The fonds contains primary source material on the Golden Rule Chapter, No. 1, between 1858 and 2023 in Sherbrooke. It consists of minutes, notices of meetings, correspondence, attendence registers, financial statements, annual returns, membership lists and membership registers. The fonds is comprised of the following series: History (1876-2023), Constituent Documents (1876-1985), Administration (1858-2015), Finances (1882-2013), Membership (1859-2014), and Photographs (1992-1995).
Golden Rule Chapter, No. 1, Freemasons (Sherbrooke, Que.)The series contains primary source documents on the history of the Golden Rule Chapter, No. 1, from 1876 to 2023 in Sherbrooke. It consists of a couple old certificates, documents on the origin of the Royal Arch Degree, on the meaning of the banners of a Royal Arch Chapter, on the Royal Arch Seal, and on the Masonic Calendar. It also consists of some paraphernalia from the 150th, including a Historical Sketch of Golden Rule Chapter, and 200th anniversaries of the existence of the Golden Rule Chapter, No. 1, an Ode card containing hymns sung by Chapter members, correspondence granting the 1982 amalgamation as well as the inventory each chapter brought with it, and a few other documents.
Item consists of one black and white portrait photograph of James Addie seated in a chair. He is dressed in his Freemason regalia.
Item consists of one black and white portrait of W.B. Colby.
The series contains primary source material on the membership of the Golden Rule Chapter, No. 1, from 1859 to 2014 in Sherbrooke. It consists of membership applications, membership lists, correspondence, lists of officers, and a membership register. The series is comprised of the following files: Membership Applications (1939-1986), Membership Lists (1859-1927, 1990-1995), Membership Obituaries (1968-1992), Membership Register ([19--]), Member Correspondence (1981-1997), and Officers (1971-2014) .
The file contains primary source material on meetings held by the Golden Rule Chapter No 1. from 1858 to 2015 in Sherbrooke. It consists of ledger of minutes, which includes some historical information, an obituary of Elisha Gustin, and photographs of William Howe, Dr. F.D. Adams, Elisha Gustin, H.J. Martin, C.S. Channell, James Addie, F.W.W. Bowen, H.E. Channell and W.B. Colby.
Item consists of one black and white portrait photograph of C.S. Channell.
The file contains primary source material on the notices of meetings sent out by the Golden Rule Chapter No. 1 between 1968 and 2015 in Sherbrooke. It consists of notices of meetings that summoned members to attend monthly meetings to discuss the activities of the Chapter.
The file contains primary source material on the correspondence with the Golden Rule Chapter No. 1 from 1867 to 1996 in Sherbrooke. It consists of correspondence with members of the same chapter, The Grand Chapter of Quebec, fundraising organizations, and other Masonic chapters. It also consists of promotional flyers from various companies selling regalia and some of the orders from this chapter.
The file contains primary source material on meeting attendence of the Golden Rule Chapter No. 1 from 1922 to 1960 in Sherbrooke. It consists of an attendence register.
The file contains primary source information on correspondence with members of Golden Rule Chapter, No. 1, from 1983 to 2007 in Sherbrooke. It mainly consists of summons to attend the Annual Convocation of The Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Quebec.
The file contains primary source material on the finances of the Golden Rule Chapter No. 1 from 1882 to 1954 in Sherbrooke. It consists of cash books that recorded the Chapter's expenditures.
The file contains primary source material on the membership of the Golden Rule Chapter No. 1 from the twentieth century. It consists of a member register that recorded the number of members that belonged to the Chapter at an unspecified date.
The file contains primary source material relating to correspondence within Golden Rule Chapter, No. 1, from 1981 to 1997 in Sherbrooke. It consists of correspondence between members of this chapter, notably concerning dues, absences from meetings and well wishes.
The file contains primary source information on the officers of Golden Rule Chapter, No. 1, from 1971 to 2014. It consists of lists of officers installed each year.
The series contains primary source material on the constituent history of the Golden Rule Chapter, No. 1, from 1876 to 1985 in Sherbrooke. It consists of by-laws, regulations, constitutional amendments, a blank certificate and notices of motion calling for the amalgamation of the Golden Rule Chapter.
Item consists of one black and white portrait of William Howe.
Item consists of one black and white portrait of Elisha Gustin.
The file contains primary source material on the rituals of the Golden Rule Chapter No. 1 between 1969 and 1983 in Sherbrooke. It consists of the ritual activities of the chapter, in which members underwent the process of initiation and learned the masonic themes, ceremonial lectures and chapter symbols.
The file contains primary source information on the agendas of Golden Rule Chapter, No. 1, from 1983 to 1996. It consists of agendas of the monthly meetings.
The series contains primary source material on the financial activities of the Golden Rule Chapter, No. 1, from 1882 to 1994 in Sherbrooke. It consists of financial statements, cashbooks, annual returns, and a treasurer's manual. The series is comprised of the following files: Financial Statements (1967-2013), Cash Books (1882-1994), Annual Returns (1908-1996), and Treasurer's Manual (1983).
The file contains primary source material on the finances of the Golden Rule Chapter No. 1 from 1967 to 2013 in Sherbrooke. It consists of financial statements completed annually by the Chapter's secretary and treasurer.
The file contains primary source material on the Treasurer's Manual of the Golden Rule Chapter, No. 1, from 1983 in Sherbrooke. It consists of the treasurer's manual, which includes the duties and responsibilities of the treasurer in financial matters.
The file contains primary source material on the membership of the Golden Rule Chapter, No. 1, from 1859 to 1995 in Sherbrooke. It consists of membership lists and mailing addresses from 1990 to 1995 and two lists of past principals from 1859 to 1927.
This folder contains primary source material on members of Golden Rule Chapter, No. 1, from 1968 to 1995 in Sherbrooke. It consists of obituaries taken from newspapers of members who died between these years, condolence cards and marks of some deceased members.
The series contains primary source material on the management and administrative activities of the Golden Rule Chapter, No. 1, from 1858 to 2015 in Sherbrooke. It consists of minutes, reports, notices of meetings, agendas, correspondence, registers, rituals, and distribution of work for some meetings. The series is comprised of the following files: Minutes (1858-2015), Notices of Meetings (1968-2015), Inspection Reports (1983-1995), Correspondence (1867-1996), Rituals (1969-1983), Attendance Registers (1922-1960), Association with the Grand Chapter (1983-2007), Agendas (1983-1996), and Distribution of work (1988-2005).
Item consists of one black and white portrait of F.W.W. Bowen, standing. He is dressed in his Freemason regalia.
Item consists of one black and white portrait of H.E. Channell. He is standing and dressed in his Freemason regalia.
Item consists of one black and white portrait of Dr. F.D. Adams.
Item consists of one black and white portrait of H.J. Martin.