The records of the Pansy Chapter # 34, Oberlin Order of the Eastern Star document the organization’s internal activities and their ties to other O.E.S. groups. The group met regularly for bi-weekly meetings, and celebrated activities such as Association Day, Flag Day, Inspections, Installation of officers and Friendship nights with other nearby Ohio chapters.

The collection consists of a three-page history, 1976; a list of past Matrons and Patrons, 1895-1977; programs for events both for the Pansy Chapter #34 and for other O.E.S. chapters, 1953-77; and a Pansy Chapter #34, O.E.S. cookbook, 1918.

Series I. Cookbook, 1918 (1 folder)

This series consists of “Mi Lady’s Own Book," a cookbook published by the Pansy Chapter #34, O.E.S. in 1918. In addition to recipes there are a number of advertisements for Oberlin businesses.

Series II. Historical, 1976-77 (1 folder)

Contained in this series is “A Short Resume of the History of the Pansy Chapter #34, O.E.S.,” by Irene Annable, 1976, as well as correspondence, 1976, between Irene Annable and W.E. Bigglestone, re: the name Pansy. Lastly there is a 1977 booklet entitled “Past Matrons, Past Patrons” of the Pansy Chapter #34, 1894-1977.

Series III. Publications, 1953-54, 1974-77 (2 folders)

Subseries 1. Pansy Chapter #34, Oberlin O.E.S., 1953-77

Consists of one Pansy Chapter bulletin and one newsletters, 1975-76, several programs from the installation of officers, 1953-77, and one program from the 60th Annual Inspection of the Pansy Chapter, 1954. The majority of documents are from 1975-76. The 1976 newsletter provides a description of the organization’s activities for one year.

Subseries 2. Other Organizations, 1975-76

This subseries includes programs of the Annual Sessions of the Fourth District of Ohio, associated chapters of the O.E.S., 1975-76. There is also one installation of officers program from the Tiskelwah Chapter #45, Charleston, West Virginia, 1975. A handwritten note explains, “Sharon Porter, installing organist graduated from the Oberlin Conservatory. This is the program of the night Sharon’s mother was installed as Worthy Matron. Several Oberlin Eastern Star members went to West Virginia for the installation. Sharon was a frequent guest of Oberlin’s Pansy Chapter when she attended the Conservatory.”

No record of when the collection was received.

See the records of the Finitimi Society 31/6/7.