Brotherhoods / Fraternities

Reference code: HOYFM.ACL2023.12
Level of description: Fonds
Title: Brotherhoods / Fraternities
Scope and content: Items relating to brotherhoods, fraternal organisations, Orangeism, friendly societies and freemasonry. Organisations include the Grand Royal Arch, Ancient Order of Hibernians, Odd Fellows, Rechabites, Grand Lodge of Ireland, and Apprentice Boys. Contents include regalia, symbols, lodge history, songs & poetry, constitutions, minute books, menus, rites, initiation ceremonies, membership certificates, by-laws, attendance books and published articles. Also contains Anthony D. Buckley's research notes on fraternities and Ann Trimble's donation relating to Masonic societies in Cork and Dublin from the 1900s to the 1920s. Includes minute books for Duke of York Orange Lodge (1851) and Eldon Orange Lodge (1860s)