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Fraternal organizations have existed in New York City as early as 1730, when the first group of Freemasons organized in Manhattan. Generally, these organizations provided social opportunities for members as well as group benefits in the case of death or disability. Organizations attracted members based on religious, ethnic, and national origin. In addition to the Masons, groups such as the Order of the Eastern Star (for female members), Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks (founded in New York City in 1866), and the Ancient Arabic Order of Nobles of the Mystic Shrine (founded in New York City in 1870 by former Masons) were also active in Brooklyn.

The Free and Accepted Masons were by far the most active fraternal organization in New York City and Brooklyn, with over 350 lodges in 1929. However, the Great Depression marked a downturn in membership for fraternal organizations, and by 1990, 186 Masonic lodges remained in the city.

Sources Ferris, Marc. "Fraternal organizations." In The Encyclopedia of New York City, ed. Kenneth T. Jackson, 436-437. New Haven: Yale University Press; New York: New-York Historical Society, 1995.

From the guide to the Fraternal organizations of Brooklyn collection, Bulk, 1900-1940, 1845-1997, (Brooklyn Historical Society)
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referencedIn Ramage family. Ramage family papers, 1766-1856 (bulk 1780-1830). New-York Historical Society
creatorOf Fraternal organizations of Brooklyn collection, Bulk, 1900-1940, 1845-1997 Center for Brooklyn History (2020-)
creatorOf Benjamin F. Hart papers, 1836-1843 Center for Brooklyn History (2020-)
referencedIn Beach, Abraham, 1740-1828. Discourse, 1786, 1789. Churchill County Museum
referencedIn Royal Arch Masons. Grand Chapter (N.Y.). Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons account books, 1868-1901. New York Public Library System, NYPL
creatorOf Freemasons. Western Star Lodge (Buffalo, N.Y.). Western Star Lodge petition to the Grand Lodge of the State of New York, 1813 June 15. Buffalo History Museum, Research Library
referencedIn Local programs collection, 1888-1984. New York State Historical Documents Inventory
referencedIn Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons account books, 1868-1901 New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division
creatorOf Freemasons. Grand Lodge of the State of New York. Kings County archives, 1857-1862. Brooklyn College
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associatedWith American Lodge of Research Free and Accepted Masons (New York, N.Y.). corporateBody
associatedWith Ancient Arabic Order of the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine for North America. corporateBody
associatedWith Ancient Arabic Order of the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine for North America. Kismet Temple (Brooklyn, New York, N.Y.). corporateBody
associatedWith Beach, Abraham, 1740-1828. person
associatedWith Brooklyn Masonic Guild (Brooklyn, New York, N.Y.). corporateBody
associatedWith Elks (Fraternal order). corporateBody
associatedWith Elks (Fraternal order). Brooklyn Lodge No. 22 (Brooklyn, New York, N.Y.). corporateBody
associatedWith Freemasons. Altair Lodge No. 601 (Brooklyn, New York, N.Y.). corporateBody
associatedWith Freemasons. Anthon Lodge No. 769 (Brooklyn, New York, N.Y.). corporateBody
associatedWith Freemasons. Brooklyn Council No. 4 (Brooklyn, New York, N.Y.). corporateBody
associatedWith Freemasons. Commonwealth Lodge No. 409 F. & A.M. (Brooklyn, New York, N.Y.). corporateBody
associatedWith Freemasons. Covenant Lodge No. 758 (Brooklyn, New York, N.Y.). corporateBody
associatedWith Freemasons. Hyatt Lodge, No. 205 (Brooklyn, New York, N.Y.). corporateBody
associatedWith Freemasons. Jamaica Lodge No. 546 F. & A.M. corporateBody
associatedWith Freemasons. Long Island Lodge No. 382 (Brooklyn, New York, N.Y.). corporateBody
associatedWith Freemasons. Marsh Lodge No. 188 (Brooklyn, New York, N.Y.). corporateBody
associatedWith Freemasons. Oltmans Lodge No. 446 (Brooklyn, New York, N.Y.). corporateBody
associatedWith Freemasons. Stella Lodge No. 485 (New York, N.Y.). corporateBody
associatedWith Freemasons. Sterling Lodge No. 817 (Brooklyn, New York, N.Y.). corporateBody
associatedWith Freemasons. Western Star Lodge (Buffalo, N.Y.). corporateBody
associatedWith Hart, Benjamin F. person
associatedWith Independent Order of Odd Fellows. corporateBody
associatedWith Independent Order of Odd Fellows. Brooklyn Lodge No. 26 (Brooklyn, New York, N.Y.). corporateBody
associatedWith Independent Order of Odd Fellows. Hannover Lodge No. 359 (Brooklyn, New York, N.Y.). corporateBody
associatedWith Independent Order of Odd Fellows. Lady Werder Rebekah Lodge No. 281 (Brooklyn, New York, N.Y.). corporateBody
associatedWith Independent Order of Odd Fellows. Magnolia Lodge No. 166 (Brooklyn, New York, N.Y.). corporateBody
associatedWith Independent Order of Odd Fellows. Roland Encampment No. 91 (Brooklyn, New York, N.Y.). corporateBody
associatedWith Independent Order of Odd Fellows. Steuben Lodge No. 133 (Brooklyn, New York, N.Y.). corporateBody
associatedWith Independent Order of Odd Fellows. United Sisters Rebekah Lodge No. 59 (Brooklyn, New York, N.Y.). corporateBody
associatedWith Independent Order of Odd Fellows. Werder Lodge No. 594 (Brooklyn, New York, N.Y.). corporateBody
associatedWith John Jermain Memorial Library. corporateBody
associatedWith Knights Templar (Masonic order). corporateBody
associatedWith Knights Templar (Masonic order). Clinton Commandery No. 14 (Brooklyn, New York, N.Y.). corporateBody
associatedWith Knights Templar (Masonic order). Damascus Commandery No. 58 (Brooklyn, New York, N.Y.). corporateBody
associatedWith Masonic Historical Society of New York. corporateBody
associatedWith Masonic Veterans Association (Brooklyn, New York, N.Y.). corporateBody
associatedWith Order of the Eastern Star. corporateBody
associatedWith Order of the Eastern Star. Esther Chapter No. 2 (Brooklyn, New York, N.Y.). corporateBody
associatedWith Order of the Eastern Star. Fort Greene Chapter No. 701 (Brooklyn, New York, N.Y.). corporateBody
associatedWith Order of the Eastern Star. Miriam Chapter No. 120 (Brooklyn, New York, N.Y.). corporateBody
associatedWith Order of the Eastern Star. Pleiades Chapter No. 205 (Flushing, New York, N.Y.). corporateBody
associatedWith Order of the Eastern Star. Stella Chapter No. 29 (Brooklyn, New York, N.Y.). corporateBody
associatedWith Ramage family. family
associatedWith Royal Arcanum. corporateBody
associatedWith Royal Arcanum. General Putnam Council No. 1446 (Brooklyn, New York, N.Y.). corporateBody
associatedWith Royal Arch Masons. corporateBody
associatedWith Royal Arch Masons. Brooklyn Chapter No. 148 (Brooklyn, New York, N.Y.). corporateBody
associatedWith Royal Arch Masons. Grand Chapter (N.Y.) corporateBody
associatedWith Royal Arch Masons. Orient Chapter No. 138. corporateBody
associatedWith Scottish Rite (Masonic order). corporateBody
associatedWith Scottish Rite (Masonic order). Aurora Grata Lodge of Perfection. corporateBody
associatedWith Society of the Sons of St. George. corporateBody
associatedWith Society of the Sons of St. George. Grand Lodge of the State of New York. corporateBody
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