Membership Collection

Masonic Certificate
Membership certificate of the UNITED GRAND LODGE of England

Trades union membership certificate
A trades union membership certificate for the United Operative Plumbers Association of Great Britain and Ireland, with Defence and Defiance as their motto

A group of men during a game of bowls Incisa in Val D'Arno. Date of Photograph:21/05/1950

Design for Scouts Enrolment Card, (1944). Creator: Robert Baden-Powell
Design for Scouts Enrolment Card, (1944). A scout stands under the scouting motto: Be Prepared. On the right is an image of St George, patron saint of England, killing the dragon

ORDER OF HIBERNIANS. Certificate of membership to the Ancient Order of Hibernians of America. Lithograph, c1894

President William McKinley with his cabinet. Photographed in the White House, May 1898
McKINLEY & CABINET, 1898. President William McKinley with his cabinet. Photographed in the White House, May 1898

London Trade Card - Francis Nobles Circulating Library, Otways Head, King Street, Covent Garden. 18th century

WW1 poster, Red Cross recruitment
Poster, Red Cross recruitment -- Join! The Greatest Mother. circa 1918

LLOYDs OF LONDON, 1890. Members and employees at the English insurance company. Line engravings, English, 1890

"Street life in London": halfpenny ices, 1877 (print on double-weight paper)
3570761 "Street life in London": halfpenny ices, 1877 (print on double-weight paper); (add.info.: London, Great Britain 1877 Photographer: Thomson, John;Sampson Low, Marston)

Stockholm Winter Games, people watching a military horse show
3560914 Stockholm Winter Games, people watching a military horse show; (add.info.: Stockholm, Sweden 1905-1910 Photographer: Sport & General); Alinari Archives, Florence.

Wing shooting world Championship of the "Tiro a Volo Lazio" club in Parioli
3568479 Wing shooting world Championship of the "Tiro a Volo Lazio" club in Parioli, Rome; Vittorio Emanuele III of Savoy

Ceremonies and games called by the Centro Sportivo Italiano: procession of soccer players walk in Saint Peter's
3569606 Ceremonies and games called by the Centro Sportivo Italiano: procession of soccer players walk in Saint Peter's Square for Pope Pius XII

People gathered in London for the coronation of Edward VII; Stereoscopic photograph
3568445 People gathered in London for the coronation of Edward VII; Stereoscopic photograph; (add.info.: England, London, Great Britain 1902 Date of Artwork: 1858 Photographer: Kilburn)

The explosion of the cart or "scoppio del carro" in Piazza del Duomo in Florence
3563421 The explosion of the cart or "scoppio del carro" in Piazza del Duomo in Florence, 1930 (print on double-weight paper) by Unknown photographer

Wing shooting world Championship of the "Tiro a Volo Lazio" club in Parioli
3568488 Wing shooting world Championship of the "Tiro a Volo Lazio" club in Parioli, Rome; Attilio Teruzzi and Ettore Stacchini attending a competition with other viewers by Unknown

A group of gentlewomen at a horse show
3560596 A group of gentlewomen at a horse show by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: Tuscany 1899 ca. Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence.

A procession along a street in Kyoto, Japan, 1890 (print on double-weight paper)
3560879 A procession along a street in Kyoto, Japan, 1890 (print on double-weight paper); (add.info.: Kyoto, Japan 1890-1900 ca. Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence.

Stockholm Winter Games, group of people watching the games
3560916 Stockholm Winter Games, group of people watching the games; (add.info.: Stockholm, Sweden 1905-1910 Photographer: Sport & General); Alinari Archives, Florence.

A group of people in front of a typical Chinese structure
3560866 A group of people in front of a typical Chinese structure by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: China 1890-1900 ca)

Wing shooting world Championship of the "Tiro a Volo Lazio" club in Parioli
3568474 Wing shooting world Championship of the "Tiro a Volo Lazio" club in Parioli, Rome; a participant leaves the field after finishing his race

Elementary school children holding bunches of flowers and walking on a street in Moscow, Russia
3567023 Elementary school children holding bunches of flowers and walking on a street in Moscow, Russia by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Moscow, Russia 1962 ca)

Celebrations during the wing shooting world Championship of the "Tiro a Volo Lazio" club in Parioli
3568476 Celebrations during the wing shooting world Championship of the "Tiro a Volo Lazio" club in Parioli, Rome; among the present personalities there's Ettore Stacchini by Unknown

Runners cross the finish line of a race
3568288 Runners cross the finish line of a race by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Italy 1930 ca. Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence.

Stockholm Winter Games, people watching a car race
3560925 Stockholm Winter Games, people watching a car race; (add.info.: Stockholm, Sweden 1905-1910 Photographer: Sport & General); Alinari Archives, Florence.

The Joust of the Saracen in Piazza Santa Maria Novella, Florence, 1902 (print on double-weight paper)
3563056 The Joust of the Saracen in Piazza Santa Maria Novella, Florence, 1902 (print on double-weight paper); (add.info.: Piazza Santa Maria Novella)

View of a bridge over a river of the city Pune (also Poona), photographed on a feast day
3562687 View of a bridge over a river of the city Pune (also Poona), photographed on a feast day. The bridge and the adjacent bank are covered with Indians carrying model towered constructions of

"Street life in London": cheap fish of St. Giles's, 1877 (print on double-weight paper)
3570763 "Street life in London": cheap fish of St. Giles's, 1877 (print on double-weight paper); (add.info.: London, Great Britain 1877 Photographer: Thomson, John;Sampson Low, Marston)

The Canadian arch in Whitehall on the route of the procession to Westminster Abbey
3568877 The Canadian arch in Whitehall on the route of the procession to Westminster Abbey, coronation of Edward VII; Stereoscopic photography; (add.info.: England, London)

Psi Upsilon House, Amherst College, c1908. Creator: Unknown
Psi Upsilon House, Amherst College, c1908

Country club, distant view, Walkerville, Ont. between 1905 and 1915. Creator: Unknown
Country club, distant view, Walkerville, Ont. between 1905 and 1915

Country club, rear view, Walkerville, Ont. between 1905 and 1915. Creator: Unknown
Country club, rear view, Walkerville, Ont. between 1905 and 1915

Canoe club, Riverside Park, Indianapolis, Ind. c1907. Creator: Unknown
Canoe club, Riverside Park, Indianapolis, Ind. c1907

Lake George Country Club, golf links on Lake George, N.Y. between 1900 and 1910. Creator: Unknown
Lake George Country Club, golf links on Lake George, N.Y. between 1900 and 1910

Grounds at country club, Charleston, S.C. between 1900 and 1905. Creator: Unknown
Grounds at country club, Charleston, S.C. between 1900 and 1905

Old club, between 1905 and 1915. Creator: Unknown
Old club, between 1905 and 1915

Green Gables Club, the veranda restaurant, Magnolia, Mass. between 1905 and 1915. Creator: Unknown
Green Gables Club, the veranda restaurant, Magnolia, Mass. between 1905 and 1915

Green Gables Club, reception room, Magnolia, Mass. between 1905 and 1915. Creator: Unknown
Green Gables Club, reception room, Magnolia, Mass. between 1905 and 1915

Green Gables Club, Magnolia, Mass. between 1905 and 1915. Creator: Unknown
Green Gables Club, Magnolia, Mass. between 1905 and 1915

Green Gables Club, ladies parlor, Magnolia, Mass. between 1905 and 1915. Creator: Unknown
Green Gables Club, ladies parlor, Magnolia, Mass. between 1905 and 1915

Country club, Grosse Pointe, Mich. between 1900 and 1920. Creator: Unknown
Country club, Grosse Pointe, Mich. between 1900 and 1920

The Induction of a New Member into the Band of Northern Painters in Rome, c.1660. Creator: Anon
The Induction of a New Member into the Band of Northern Painters in Rome, c.1660

New Rushmere, St. Clair Flats, Mich. between 1900 and 1920. Creator: Unknown
New Rushmere, St. Clair Flats, Mich. between 1900 and 1920

Air balloon and list of subscribers, 1700-1800. Creator: Anon
Air balloon and list of subscribers, 1700-1800

A Dining room, probably in clubhouse, New York City, between 1900 and 1910. Creator: Unknown
A Dining room, probably in clubhouse, New York City, between 1900 and 1910

Looking into kitchen, probably in clubhouse, New York City, between 1900 and 1910. Creator: Unknown
Looking into kitchen, probably in clubhouse, New York City, between 1900 and 1910

Carriage house and grounds at club, New York City, between 1900 and 1910. Creator: Unknown
Carriage house and grounds at club, New York City, between 1900 and 1910

New York Athletic Club, New York, c1901. Creator: Unknown
New York Athletic Club, New York, c1901

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Membership is a cherished bond that unites individuals under various organizations, each with its own unique purpose and values. From the solemnity of a Masonic Certificate to the solidarity found in a Trades Union Membership Certificate, these documents symbolize belonging and commitment. Intriguingly, even Scouts have their own membership rituals, as seen in Robert Baden-Powell's meticulously designed Enrolment Card from 1944. This card not only signifies affiliation but also represents personal growth and character development. Moving across continents, we discover the Ancient Order of Hibernians of America's Certificate of Membership. Rooted in Irish heritage, this document exemplifies pride and camaraderie within an immigrant community seeking solace in unity. Meanwhile, London Trade Cards like Francis Nobles Circulating Library offer glimpses into historical networks built around knowledge sharing and cultural enrichment. These cards were tokens of access to intellectual treasures that fostered connections among avid readers. Stepping into the realm of commerce, LLOYDs OF LONDON showcases how membership extends beyond individuals to include employees bound by shared goals at an insurance company founded on trustworthiness since 1890. During times of crisis such as World War I, memberships took on new significance. The Red Cross Recruitment poster stands as a poignant reminder that joining this humanitarian organization meant actively contributing towards saving lives during one of humanity's darkest hours. Venturing further into international orders steeped in tradition and honor brings us face-to-face with knights adorned in ceremonial costumes. Whether it be the Spanish Order of Charles III or the Royal and Military Order of Saint Ferdinand or even the Grand Cross Knightship bestowed by the Royal Order of Isabella - these prestigious memberships embody chivalry, loyalty, and nobility. However diverse these memberships may be, they all share one common thread: fostering a sense of belonging while upholding principles worth fighting for.