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Brand/Publisher: Grand Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star, State of New Hampshire, for the Thirtieth Annual Session held in Rochester, New Hampshire, United States.
Item: Vintage 1920 printed official program booklet for the Thirtieth Annual Session of the Grand Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star of the State of New Hampshire, convening at the City Opera House in Rochester.
Front text and design: Light cardstock cover printed in black with the circular city seal of Rochester at the top (showing town views and charter dates) above gothic and roman lettering reading The Thirtieth Annual Session of the Grand Chapter Order of the Eastern Star of the State of New Hampshire will be held in the City Opera House, Rochester, September Fifteenth and Sixteenth 1920.
Interior details: Inside pages titled OFFICIAL PROGRAM outline the schedule for Tuesday, September 14, 1920 through Thursday, September 16, including the Past Grand Matrons\' and Patrons\' Association banquet, opening of Grand Chapter, committee reports, election and installation of officers, ritual work, and addresses by figures such as Bessie M. Edson, Florence T. Davis, and other officers.
Back details: Rear cover headed GRAND OFFICERS Order of the Eastern Star, State of New Hampshire 1919–1920 and lists officers including Mrs. Edith M. Wescott, Grand Matron; Mr. Fred C. Congdon, Grand Patron; along with grand treasurer, conductress, chaplain and other offices, followed by Board of Finance, Committee on Credentials, and Standing Committees with member names and towns.
Era/Type/Subject: Authentic early 20th century 1920 fraternal organization ephemera from the United States, type printed program booklet, subject Order of the Eastern Star Grand Chapter session, Rochester New Hampshire fraternal history and Masonic-affiliated organization activities; unit of sale is one single original program booklet as shown.
