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Author : Albert Clark Stevens
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 502 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 1907
Category : Secret societies
ISBN : UOM:39015014128915
Author : Albert Clark Stevens
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 444 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 1907
Category : Secret societies
ISBN : OCLC:220592838
Author : Albert Clark Stevens
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2019
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0243623690
Author : Albert Clark Stevens
Publisher : Forgotten Books
Page : 476 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2015-06-16
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 1330128613
Excerpt from The Cyclopædia of Fraternities: A Compilation of Existing Authentic Information and the Results of Original Investigation as to More Than Six Hundred Secret Societies in the United States In the Cyclopiædia of Fraternities the first attempt is made, so far as known, to trace, from a sociological point of view, the development of Secret Societies in the United States. Freemasonry, of course, is shown to be the mother fraternity in fact, as well as in name; but particular interest will attach to details connecting many of the more important fraternities with Freemasonry. Broader, and fully as interesting, is the fact that in free and democratic America there are more secret societies and a larger aggregate membership among such organizations than in all other civilized countries. The probable extent of the influence of secret society life may be inferred from the fact that more than 6,000,000 Americans are members of 300 such organizations, which confer about 1,000 degrees on 300,000 novitiates annually, aided, in instances, by a wealth of paraphernalia and dramatic ceremonial which rivals modern stage effects. More than 30,000 members are annually added to the rolls of Masonic Lodges in the United States; quite as many join the Odd Fellows, and one-half as many the Knights of Pythias; more than 100,000 join other secret societies, the lodges, chapters, or councils of which dot the country almost coincidently with the erection of churches and schoolhouses. It is rarely that one in ten of the active members of secret societies is familiar with the origin and growth of his own fraternity, and not one in a hundred has a fair conception of the relation of his own organization to like societies, or of the origin and evolution of leading organizations which form the secret society world. For this reason not only the 200, 000 new members of such societies each year, but older brethren as well, should find in the Cyclopædia Of Fraternities a valuable supplement to all previously acquired information on the subject. So much that is not true has been written about secret societies by their friends, as well as enemies, and so much that is of doubtful authenticity regarding them appears in what have been considered standard works, that an analytical supplementary treatise becomes a necessity. More than half the secret societies in the United States pay death, sick, accident, disability, funeral, or other benefits. They are an outgrowth of the old English friendly societies and of Masonic influences, and are generally described as beneficiary and charitable organizations, sometimes as fraternal orders. Their total membership is enormous and is growing rapidly. The movement represents a system of cooperative insurance, usually characterized as "protection," and is attracting the attention of not only old line insurance companies, but of legislatures as well. So important has this branch of secret society life become, that it has been given extended treatment under "National Fraternal Congress," which chapter is contributed by Major N. S. Boynton of Port Huron, Mich. Returns as to the nature of the protection or benefits given, and methods of collecting the same, with costs per capita at various periods, have been furnished by nearly all the large beneficiary societies, and are published in full. The accompanying analysis and comparison are by Mr. Frank Greene, managing editor of Bradstreet's. This feature should prove of exceptional interest to members of beneficiary orders. One of the revelations of the book is found in the reference to secret sisterhoods attached to beneficiary fraternities, as well as separate societies of women, relatives of members of brotherhoods, numbering altogether about half a million women. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com
Author : Anonymous
Publisher : Legare Street Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2022-10-27
Category : History
ISBN : 1016898738
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Author : Albert Clark Stevens
Publisher : Franklin Classics
Page : 484 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2018-10-13
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0342895818
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Author : Albert Clark 1854 Stevens
Publisher : Wentworth Press
Page : 490 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2016-08-25
Category : History
ISBN : 1361677570
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Author : Albert C. Stevens
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 472 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2019-03-29
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 3337768571
Author : Albert Clark Stevens
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 1966
Category : Secret societies
ISBN : OCLC:660140349
Author : Albert Clark Stevens
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 474 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2015-01-25
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1504290186
Hardcover reprint of the original 1899 edition - beautifully bound in brown cloth covers featuring titles stamped in gold, 8vo - 6x9. All foldouts have been masterfully reprinted in their original form. No adjustments have been made to the original text, giving readers the full antiquarian experience. For quality purposes, all text and images are printed as black and white. This item is printed on demand. Book Information: Stevens, Albert Clark. The CyclopÊdia Of Fraternities; A Compilation Of Existing Authentic Information And The Results Of Original Investigation As To More Than Six Hundred Secret Societies In The United States. Indiana: Repressed Publishing LLC, 2012. Original Publishing: Stevens, Albert Clark. The CyclopÊdia Of Fraternities; A Compilation Of Existing Authentic Information And The Results Of Original Investigation As To More Than Six Hundred Secret Societies In The United States, . New York City, Paterson, N.J., Hamilton Printing And Publishing Company, 1899. Subject: Secret Societies
Author : Anonymous
Publisher : Palala Press
Page : 476 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2015-08-31
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1340667339
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Author : Albert Clark Stevens
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 1966
Category : Secret societies
ISBN : OCLC:164427622
Author : Albert Clark Stevens
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 486 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 1899
Category : Secret societies
ISBN : UCAL:B4498917
Author : Albert Clark Stevens
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 444 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 1966
Category : Greek letter societies
ISBN : LCCN:66020332
Author : Albert Clark Stevens
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 467 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 1907
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:258114397