The Authorized Standard Ritual of the Order of the Eastern Star of the State of New York: A System of Forms and Ceremonies with Necessary Instructions for Chapters (Adopted by the Grand Chapter, October, 1939)

283 pp. 5 7/8 x 4. Includes documents of membership from previous owner. Revisions to rituals through 1939. "The Order of the Eastern Star is the largest fraternal organization in the world that both men and women can join. It was established in 1850 by Rob Morris, a lawyer and educator from Boston, Massachusetts, who had been an official with the Freemasons. It is based on teachings from the Bible, but is open to people of all monotheistic faiths. It has approximately 10,000 chapters in twenty countries and approximately one million members under its General Grand Chapter. Members of the Order are aged 18 and older; men must be Master Masons and women must have specific relationships with Masons. Originally, a woman would have to be the daughter, widow, wife, sister, or mother of a master Mason, but the Order now allows other relatives as well as allowing Job's Daughters, Rainbow Girls, Members of the Organization of Triangle (NY only) and members of the Constellation of Junior Stars (NY only) to become members when they become of age." - Wikipedia