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Freemasons (Blue lodge)

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Found in 1815 Collections and/or Records:

Blank Master Mason certificate created by Amos Doolittle, 1797-1825

 Item — Box 1, Folder: 1
Identifier: A2018-130-001
Content Description

An unissued or blank Master Mason certificate drawn and engraved by Amos Doolittle and created between 1797 and 1825. Imprint at the bottom of the certificate reads, "Drawn and engraved by Brother Amos Doolittle. Copy right secured. The above may be had of Brothrs. Saml. Maverick, N. York, Diploma of the 3rd DEG."

Dates: 1797-1825

Blank share for Masonic Block Association in Haverhill, Massachusetts, circa 1865

 Item — Box 2, Folder: 1
Identifier: A1990-006-001
Scope and Contents

Stock certificate, blank share, for the Masonic Block Association. It was sold for the building fund in 1865, Haverhill, MA. The building was built in 1872.

Dates: circa 1865

Blank summons from Le Souverain Chapitre, circa 1880

 Item — Box 1, Folder: 1
Identifier: A1997-094-017
Scope and Contents

Blank summons from Le Souverain Chapitre. Engraving is in orange ink with symbol for Rose Croix

Dates: circa 1880

Blue Lodge Catalog, No. 4, undated

 Item
Identifier: A1994-030-001
Scope and Contents

Regalia catalogue of Blue Lodge supplies which includes images of aprons, collars, jewels, trowels, hoodwinks, and more.

Dates: undated

Blue Lodge cipher book, undated

 Item — Box 6, Folder: 1
Identifier: A2012-038-001
Scope and Contents

Manuscript Blue Lodge cipher book which includes sections for Entered Apprentice, Fellow Craft, and Master Mason degrees. There is an index at beginning of cipher and the alphabet is decoded on the last page with a key.

Dates: undated

Blue Lodge Requirements Catalog, No. A-3, circa 1942

 Item
Identifier: A1998-005-001
Scope and Contents

Regalia catalogue, Blue Lodge Requirements, Catalog A-3, which includes images of aprons, collars, jewels, ballot boxes, gavels, bound record books, and more

Dates: circa 1942

Blue Lodge Supplies catalog, circa 1920

 Item
Identifier: A2000-038-003
Scope and Contents

Catalog of Blue Lodge supplies and costumes includes images of aprons, jewels, record books, flags, and degree banners, etc.

Dates: circa 1920

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