Improved Order of Red Men |

A Little Red Man wearing his first Pin, circa 1920

Item — Box 2

Identifier: A1999-056-015

Dates: circa 1920

Found in: Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library / Mark Tabbert postcard collection, 1907-1940

Blank Improved Order of Red Men certificate, 1900

Item — Folder 1

Identifier: A1987-018-001

Content Description

An unissued Past Sachem certificate created for the Improved Order of Red Men adorned with depictions of a Native American, George Washington, and an American eagle.

Dates: 1900

Found in: Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library

Blank Improved Order of Red Men membership certificate, 1912

Item — Folder 1

Identifier: A1997-016-017

Scope and Contents

Blank certificate with images of Tecumseh, Tamany, and George Washington. This certificate contains images that generally romanticize and appropriate non-white cultural heritage by using stereotypes and/or caricatures.

Dates: 1912

Found in: Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library

Brochure for Improved Order of the Red Men, circa 1920

Item — Box 3, Folder: 1

Identifier: A2008-002-002

Scope and Contents

Brochure for Improved Order of the Red Men describing 15 reasons to join the society, qualifications necessary to join, and care of orphans, and application for membership

Dates: circa 1920

Found in: Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library

Business postcard issued by John Harriott, undated

Item

Identifier: A2025-022-001

Scope and Contents

A postcard issued by jeweler and silversmith John Harriott, with examples of jewels and references on the reverse. Pictured are a Past Sachem Jewel and Past Pocahontas Jewel.

Dates: undated

Found in: Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library

Certificate issued to Ernst Szufurdhur by the Gowanus Tribe, No. 136, 1869

Item — Folder 1

Identifier: A1997-026

Dates: 1869

Found in: Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library

Chart with Society Lodge Emblems, 1900-1910

Item — Box 3, Folder: 1

Identifier: A2011-018-001

Scope and Contents

Society Lodge Emblems Advertising Sheet made up of celluloid coated paper advertisement sheet with 16 polychrome panels, each containing an illustration of a photo/ emblem for various fraternal and sororal organizations. It reads "Chart No. 8/ SOCIETY LODGE EMBLEMS-IN NATURAL COLORS/ MADE IN 6 INCH, 7 1/2 INCH, 9 INCH DIAMETER ROUND, HAND PAINTED".

Dates: 1900-1910

Found in: Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library

Chart with Society Lodge Emblems, circa 1900

Item — Box 3, Folder: 1

Identifier: A2010-010-001

Scope and Contents

A color chart of a collection of ceramic plates on metal stands entitled Chart No. 3--New Photo Flower, Society and Lodge Emblems, Made in 6 inch, 7 1/2 inch and 9 inch Round. In addition to emblems for fraternal and Masonic organizations, it includes emblems for U.S. Military and Florentine Placques.

Dates: circa 1900

Found in: Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library