Bromwell, Henry P. H., 1823-1903
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Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:
Henry P. H. Bromwell correspondence, 1886-1888
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Scope and Contents
In the correspondence, Bromwell discusses Norton’s articles and articles written by others, theology, the writing of Bromwell’s book Restorations of Masonic Geometry and Symbolry (in the Library collection: 11.B868 1905, the written history of Masonry in the 1700s, and dislike of interpretations of Masonic history not written by Masons. He references Rob Morris...
Dates:
1886-1888
John M. Maxwell correspondence, 1890-1891
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Scope and Contents
The correspondences discuss the popular view on Freemasonry, Masonic scholarly pursuits, selections for Maxwell’s Lodge’s Library. Maxwell mentions Bromwell told him to write Norton. Maxwell assisted Norton with research. The letters include a copy of a communication from the Grand Lodge of Colorado.
Dates:
1890-1891
Joseph Robbins correspondence, 1871-1890
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Robbins discusses Norton’s articles, the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts and the Grand Lodge of Illinois, Charles Griswold, the History of Masonry in South Carolina. The correspondence includes one photograph. Robbins discusses articles in the Voice, mentions R.F. Gould’s Masonic history work, Henry Bromwell, and asserts Norton’s misled research in his articles. Robbins discusses debates in articles in the Freemason’s Chronicle between Norton and others, Norton’s research on Henry Price, and...
Dates:
1871-1890