The Order is an active and successful worldwide fraternal, non-profit, charitable service organization with dedicated members who are making a positive difference in their local communities and ultimately, the world. While the Order of the Eastern Star has evolved over time, its tenets, ceremonies and fundamental principles have remained relatively unchanged. The first Grand Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star was organized in Michigan in 1867. This was the beginning of the organization of the Chapters of the Order of the Eastern Star in the United States, as well as internationally. Macoy compiled and published a Ritual, using Dr. Robert Macoy, who took over the planning and organization of the Order.

The first ceremony book for the Order was compiled and published under the title of “The Rosary of the Eastern Star.” In 1866, Dr. Of these Eras, the first is perhaps the most important as it prepared the way for the other two. The Third Era, 1876 to the present time, saw the establishment of the General Grand Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star. The Second Era extended from 1866 to 1876, under the leadership of Robert Macoy of New York. Morris selected the Biblical heroines representing the heroic conduct, high moral values and noble principles of this fledgling Order. University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire 105 Garfield Avenue P.O.The First Era of the Order of Eastern Star extended from 1850 to 1866, under Dr. Osseo chapter membership applications, K-W Osseo chapter membership applications, B-J Processing Note: Processed by Danielle Schroeder in April 2016.Īrrangement: Alphabetical by chapter and then by member name.Īltoona chapter membership applications, A-JĪltoona chapter membership applications, K-YĪltoona & Osseo transfers and dual membership applicationsĪugusta chapter membership applications, A-JĪugusta chapter membership applications, K-YĮau Claire chapter membership applications,Įau Claire chapter transfers and dual membership applications, A-MĮau Claire chapter transfers and dual membership applications, N-W Preferred Citation: Order of the Eastern Star Records, 1898-1999. Copyright owned by the University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire. Use Restrictions: Researchers are responsible for using in accordance with 17 U.S.C. Administrative InformationĪcquisition Information: Donated to the Special Collections & Archives, University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire by Roger Davis in April 2016.Īccess Restrictions: Collection is open to the public. This collection contains membership applications and other membership records of the Altoona, Augusta, Eau Claire, and Osseo chapters of the Order of the Eastern Star. The organization’s stated purposes are: Charitable, Educational, Fraternal, and Scientific. The fundamental principles of the Order are based on the teachings of the Bible, but the Order welcomes followers of all religions as long as they have a belief in a Supreme Being.

Robert Morris, “the poet laureate of Masonry,” in the late nineteenth century. Membership, however, is restricted to men who are Masons and women with specific Masonic affiliation (women who are the wives, daughter, sisters, etc. The Order of the Eastern Star is a worldwide fraternal organization that is open to both men and women. The Eastern Star participates in a variety of. Summary: This collection contains membership applications and other membership records of the Altoona, Augusta, Eau Claire, and Osseo chapters of the Order of the Eastern Star. The Order of the Eastern Star is composed of Masons and women over the age of 18 that are related to Masons. Languages: Collection materials are in English. Quantity: 1 linear feet (1 record carton) Overview of the CollectionĬollection Number: University Historical Collection 359 Guide to the Order of the Eastern Star Records, 1898-1999

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