Masonic Building and Post Office, Laconia, New Hampshire, 1915-1930

Item

Identifier: A1996-066-2360

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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 other countries such as Germany and France. The portraits generally are of American historical figures who were known or believed to be Freemasons. The buildings included were used for Blue Lodges, Scottish Rite, York Rite, Shriners International, International Order of the Rainbow for Girls, Order of the Eastern Star, DeMolay International, amongst other Masonic bodies and auxiliary groups. There are also some postcards that depict or mention other fraternal organizations, such as the Independent Order of Odd Fellows.

Dates

Creation: 1915-1930

Creator

From the Collection: Duncan, Ralph B. (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research.

Full Extent

1 item/s : Paper stock ; Overall : 3 1/2 x 5 1/2

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

From the Collection: German

From the Collection: French

From the Collection: Spanish; Castilian

Additional Description

Processing Information

Color Border photolithograph of Masonic building and Post Office containing four floors. There are storefronts on the first level with people standing in the doorways. There are awnings on some of the windows on the second floor. Some of the windows on the top level are arched. There is a fire escape on the street. There also is a fire escape attached to the left side of the building.