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Ivy Leaf Lodge Office Bearers
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Ivy Leaf Lodge Office Bearers

Associated
Date1937
Object NamePhotograph
Mediumpaper
ClassificationsSocieties
DimensionsOverall: Height: 28 cm
Mount Size: Width: 20.3 cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1991 by Mr R M Galloway.
Object numberABDMS021747
Keywords
About MeRose and Thistle was the first lodge of the British Order of Ancient Free Gardeners to be established in Aberdeen. This was in April of 1880 and was initially under the care of the Kirkaldy District Branch. By 1887 six lodges existed and in September of that year it was decided to form an Aberdeen District Branch. The BOAFG, like similar societies, was a friendly society which aimed to help members in times of sickness and need. The Free Gardeners adopted rituals and symbols which owed much to those of freemasons. The influence of the Order spread throughout the North East of Scotland with lodges being set up in places such as Boddam, Elgin, Ballater and Oldmeldrum. In the 20th century the gradual introduction of state pensions and benefits began to undermine the economic basis of the BOAFG and there was a long period of decline in membership. In 1987, in the Aberdeen Branch's centenary year, the order was dissolved.
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Lodge Founding Charter
British Order of Ancient Free Gardeners
21-Oct-1891
Master's Diploma
Master's Diploma
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Image Not Available for Memorial Panel: Ancient Noble Order of United Oddfellows Bolton Unity Old Aberdeen Lodge No.733, To the Memory of the Members of this Lodge Who fell-and Served in the Great War
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1914-1918
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Rosebery Lodge Register
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1889-1956
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8 Buckled Sashes
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5 Black And White Tartan Sashes
Loyal Order of Ancient Shepherds
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2 Tam O Shanter Bonnets
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13 Black Laces
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Cairngorm Brooch
Loyal Order of Ancient Shepherds
Cairngorm Brooch
Cairngorm Brooch
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Boafg Collar
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Ruled Of Cluny Hill Lodge
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Contributions Card
British Order of Ancient Free Gardeners
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Contributions Card
British Order of Ancient Free Gardeners
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Contributions Card
British Order of Ancient Free Gardeners
Roll of Honour 1914-1919, Aberdeen District of British Order of Ancient Free Gardeners
Roll of Honour 1914-1919, Aberdeen District of British Order of Ancient Free Gardeners
British Order of Ancient Free Gardeners
1914-1919
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Juvenile Members List
British Order of Ancient Free Gardeners
Image Not Available for Boxed-Framed Enrollment Certificate for Ancient Noble Order of United Oddfellows Bolton Unity Old Aberdeen Lodge No.733 with List of Past Noble Fathers
Boxed-Framed Enrollment Certificate for Ancient Noble Order of United Oddfellows Bolton Unity Old Aberdeen Lodge No.733 with List of Past Noble Fathers
June 1886
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Loyal Order of Ancient Shepherds Badge
Loyal Order of Ancient Shepherds
1891
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Lodge Register
British Order of Ancient Free Gardeners
1950-1999
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Garden Of Moray Lodge Membership Card
British Order of Ancient Free Gardeners
1908