Knights Templar (Masonic order)

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Letter from the Masonic Historical Publishing Company to John A. Cassil dated March 19, 1892. In this letter, the Masonic Historical Publishing Company requests that John A. Cassil of Howard, Ohio, send a personal photograph and $18.50 for the creation of a copper plate etching of Cassil. The etching of Cassil will be used in the publication of the company’s “Knights Templars of America Illustrated.”

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A life membership certificate issued by Palestine Commandery, No. 18 (New York, N.Y.), to Richard L. Gibbs and dated November 2, 1910. Imprint at bottom of certificate reads, "Cameron & Bulkley, N.Y."

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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.

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

Scope and Contents This Masonic register records the Masonic memberships of Joseph H. Foster, including his affiliation with Jenks Lodge No. 24, the Pawtucket Royal Arch Chapter No. 4, the Pawtucket Council of Royal and Select Masters No. 2, and the Holy Sepulchre Commandery No. 8, with specific dates for degrees received. The register includes photograph of Foster. Imprint at bottom of certificate: "Engraved by John Sartain 33°, Phila. Pa. C.E. Sickles, 32°, New York, Delint. Printed by Henry Sartain 33°,...