Knights Templar (Masonic order)

Scope and Contents From the Collection:

Includes certificates, photographs, programs, invitations, ephemera, and newspaper relating to Masonic activities of the Meade Family. The bulk of the collection relates to Jesse Meade.

Abstract

Please note that early Masonic rituals and especially French rituals have slightly different names for each degree.

Scope and Contents Collection of 463 Masonic calling cards, mostly Knights Templar, with some from Shrine, Scottish Rite, Order of Eastern Star, and for women accompanying men in Knights Templar to an encampment. The collection was arranged by state that Mason was from--mostly Illinois and the mid-west. Emblems on each card with Knights Templar or other Masonic symbols, including Mason's name, city, and state that Mason was from. Women's cards and those by occupation identified in special categories at end of...

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A broadside for a Masonic celebration (i.e. St. John's Day) to be held at Manchester, New Hampshire, on June 24, 1854. The event included a procession by the Trinity Encampment of Knights Templar, an address delivered by William Flint of Charlestown, Massachusetts, and a dinner served at a tent on Orange Street.

Broadside dated Manchester, June 19, 1854 at bottom.

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Masonic directory of officers for Mt. Anthony Lodge, No. 13; Temple Chapter, No. 8; Bennington Council, No.3; Taft Commandery, No.8; Order Eastern Star, No.1; Bennington Lodge of Perfection.

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Catalogue from the New London Regalia Mfg. Co. which includes regalia for Blue Lodge, Royal Arch Chapter, Council of Royal and Select Masters, Knights Templar, Consistory of Scottish Rite, and Shrine (A.A.O.N.M.S).

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A Masonic register and history for David A. Scott of Newburgh, New York.