Knights Templar (Masonic order)

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Appointment of honorary Knight (Grand Cross of the Temple) Commander of the Temple decorated with York Rite Masonic symbols and seal of Grand Encampment of Knights Templar embossed in gold at lower left. The calligraphy is in black, gold and purple ink. It is signed by the Grand Recorder. Enclosed in a purple leather folder with Grand Encampment of Knights Templar USA embossed in gold on front cover.

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An honorary membership certificate issued by the Monroe Commandery, No. 12 (Rochester, N.Y.), Drill Corps., to Clinton F. Paige and dated July 11, 1879. Imprint at bottom of certificate reads, "Democrat and Chronicle Print."

Scope and Contents From the Collection: The Ralph B. Duncan postcard collection consists of postcards with a Masonic connection, either a building used for Masonic purposes, a person connected to Freemasonry, or a subject concerning Freemasonry. Mostly made during 1907-1940s, there are some that are both earlier and later, which can be determined by changes in postcard conventions. Included are portraits, views of buildings, cartoons, among other subjects. Most of the postcards of buildings are in the United States, with some from...

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Catalogue of Masonic pins, charms, buttons, and rings from the organizations of Eastern Star, Shrine, Knights Templar, and Blue Lodge

Scope and Contents An "Illustrated Catalogue and Price List of Masonic and Other Secret Society Charms, Jewels, Rings, Badges and Lapel Buttons." The catalogue includes objects for people of all rank, such as Past Master, Past Eminent Commander, Past Commander In Chief, and High Priest. There are also objects for specific groups such as the Scottish Rite, Knights Templar, Knights of Ancient Essenic Order, Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Order of the Eastern Star, the Order of Chosen Friends, the Knights of...

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Catalogue of jewels, badges, and emblems for many fraternal societies including Masonic Blue Lodge, Royal Arch Chapter, Knights Templar, Order of Eastern Star, Shrine, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, Eagles, Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Red Men, Knights of Pythias, Aancient Order of United Workmen, and other non-fraternal organizations.

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Catalogue of Masonic supplies includes jewels, banners, aprons, sashes, badges, ladies souvenirs, pillars, ballot boxes, etc. The catalog includes organizations: Craft/Grand Lodge of England, Royal Arch, Knights Templar, Scotch Constitution, and Irish Constitution.

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In memoriam, a declaration on the death of Reverend Thomas Jefferson Melish. Dated about 1896. This memorial tribute issued by Trinity Commandery, No. 44, of Miamisburg, Ohio, celebrates the character and knightly deeds of Reverend Thomas Jefferson Melish