A listing of public and secret societies and fraternal organizations with abbreviations. Includes slogans and mottos. For ease in attributing collectibles that only feature initials.

http://www.exonumia.com/art/society.htm

United Ancient Order of Druids in Marin County, California, USA

Home page for several Groves of the United Ancient Order of Druids, containing history of the organization, contact information, and links.

http://druids-marin.freeservers.com

US Federal Tax Information for Fraternal Societies

From the US Department of the Treasury. Exemption requirements, application, and filing details; also unrelated business and solicitation information.

http://www.irs.gov/charities/index.html

Fraternal Organizations and Their Role in a Voluntary Society

Article about fraternalism from an outsider. (June 11, 2002)

http://www.anti-state.com/king/king1.html

Fraternal Associations, Fraternal Orders and Freemasonry

Article on the changes in society and their effects on fraternalism. (January 17, 1999)

http://sric-canada.org/fraternalism.html

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