A good repository of "fraternal" items is the Museum of Our National Heritage in Lexington, Mass 02173. While primarily Masonic artifacts, they do have an extensive collection of other fraternal items. Were the Maccabees Jewish? The American Jewish Historical Society might be another to try. ([log in to unmask]) ***************************** C.F.William Maurer Director, Gomez Mill House 11 Mill House Road Marlboro, NY 12542 (914) 236-3126 [log in to unmask] www.gomez.org -----Original Message----- From: Museum discussion list [mailto:[log in to unmask]]On Behalf Of maggie marconi Sent: Tuesday, May 16, 2000 4:23 PM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Maccabees Recently, our museum was offered two suitcases full of Maccabee items, including district signs, an "Ohio Great Camp" pennant, "Great Camp of Ohio" wool banner, and a couple other banners, and a suitcase full of white pants and plastic belts. Unfortunately, none of these items fit into the scope of our collection. The person who offered them to us really has no use for them, and we would like to give him a few suggestions of other possible homes for the items, so that they don't meet an untimely end. Is anyone familiar with a repository of Maccabee items? If so, please send me your contact information and I will pass it along to him. Thanks. (The Maccabees were a fraternal organization, providing insurance of sorts to the widows and children of members). Maggie Marconi [log in to unmask] ========================================================= Important Subscriber Information: The Museum-L FAQ file is located at http://www.finalchapter.com/museum-l-faq/ . You may obtain detailed information about the listserv commands by sending a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "help" (without the quotes). If you decide to leave Museum-L, please send a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "Signoff Museum-L" (without the quotes). ========================================================= Important Subscriber Information: The Museum-L FAQ file is located at http://www.finalchapter.com/museum-l-faq/ . You may obtain detailed information about the listserv commands by sending a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "help" (without the quotes). If you decide to leave Museum-L, please send a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "Signoff Museum-L" (without the quotes).