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Welcome to the Van Gorden-Williams Library & Archives

Explore our rich archival collection of original materials on Freemasonry and fraternalism in the United States. This catalog represents only a portion of our collection and new material is added regularly.


About Us

Established in 1975 by the Scottish Rite Freemasons of the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction, the Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library in Lexington, Massachusetts tells the story of Freemasonry and fraternalism in the context of American history.

The Van Gorden-Williams Library & Archives is one of the premiere repositories in the United States for the study of Freemasonry and fraternalism and welcomes all to explore this history.

Additional Resources

The library's online catalog contains information about the library collection of books, periodicals, and other bound, printed material. A selection of objects from the Museum's collection is available in our online collections database.

Come explore the collections in person or contact Library & Archives staff for more information.

Statement on Harmful Content

The Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library (SRMML) collections contain content and descriptive language that may be difficult to view or harmful to certain communities and individuals. SRMML openly rejects oppressive views present in our collections while providing access in a way that preserves historical evidence of social conditions and attitudes.

The complete statement on harmful content is available on our website. If you encounter harmful content or have questions about our process, please contact us.

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