Mrs. John and the Committee on Refreshments
Discover the women behind Queens’ fraternal institutions—not only as volunteers, but as officers, organizers, fundraisers, and policyholders. This article explores Eastern Star chapters, auxiliaries, and women’s benefit societies, with practical guidance for tracing their members through newspapers, family papers, and archives.
The Weekly Lunch
Discover Rotary, Lions, and the service-club tradition in Queens. The Weekly Lunch explores how fellowship, occupational connections, and public service shaped club life—and how to research local members, charitable projects, and the changing boundaries of membership.