Knights of the Macabee fraternal order pin. On the front of the pin the phrase, "Are you a bee? What bee? Maccabee, Astra Castra Numen , Lumen, 'Better Jine.'" is printed. The motto translates to: The stars my camp, the deity my light. "Better Jiine," may mean "better life." In the center of the pin is a picture of a tent with the globe as the background. The colors on the pin are black and red on a off-white background. According to Wikipedia, the Knights of Maccabee organized in 1878 as a beneficiary society. The pin was manufactured by the Whitehead & Hoag Company, according to the pinback. , undated
Item — Carton: 1, Object: 77
Content Description
From the Collection:
This collection consists of late 19th Century and early 20th Century pins related to Rochester New York. The material was collected by L. Warren Patterson of Spencerport, New York. The collection consists of pins and medals related to Rochester businesses, clubs, fraternal organizations, schools, special events, political campaigns, and veterans organizations. Other kinds of ephemera are also found in the collection, such as a shoehorn. Many of the pins were also manufactured in Rochester.
Dates
- Other: undated
Conditions Governing Access
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the collection.
Extent
1 Files ; 3 cm
Language of Materials
English
Repository Details
Part of the Office of the City Historian Repository
Contact:
115 South Ave.
Rochester 14604-1896 USA USA
585-428-8095
585-428-8353 (Fax)
christine.ridarsky@libraryweb.org
115 South Ave.
Rochester 14604-1896 USA USA
585-428-8095
585-428-8353 (Fax)
christine.ridarsky@libraryweb.org