Freemasons. Columbian Lodge (Boston, Mass.)

The records of Columbian Lodge span the years 1790-1933, with the bulk of material dating from 1795 to 1881. The collection features approximately 232 items produced and collected by Columbian Lodge and includes the minutes of meetings, committee reports, incoming correspondence, letters from Freemasons and the widows of Freemasons applying for charity, and receipts for services rendered. The collection is arranged by document type.

Certificate issued to Richard Merrill from Columbian Encampment, No. 4, Knights Templar, New York, New York

Eight page letter from Isaac I. Hayes (1832-1881) that describes John Stetson (1797-1877) expedition to the Arctic, or North Pole, in the ship the United States. He thanks Winslow Lewis for his encouragement and reports that the Masonic flag was set down with the American flag at the North Pole. It references to Columbian Lodge.

Certificate issued to Isaiah Nickerson as Life Member of Columbian Lodge, Boston, Massachusetts

Certificate from Columbian Lodge, Boston, granted by Grand Lodge of Massachusetts

Engraving has three Gothic style arches with Faith, Charity, and Hope below them

Hope, Faith and Charity surround a sphere with the text of the certificate

Membership certificate issued to Charles L. Amory from Columbian Lodge, Boston, Massachusetts