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Scottish Rite Cathedral, Indianapolis, Indiana, 1933

 Item
Identifier: A1996-066-5021

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

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: 1933

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research.

Biographical / Historical

Made by Curt Teich. De Wolf News Co. Made in Illinois, Chicago. Indiana, Indianapolis.

Full Extent

1 item/s : Postcard Stock ; Overall: 3 1/2 by 5 1/2

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

From the Collection: German

From the Collection: French

From the Collection: Spanish; Castilian

Processing Information

A colored postcard illustration of the Scottish Rite Cathedral of Indianapolis, Indiana. Publication date 1933. The caption on the front of the postcard reads, “Scottish Rite Cathedral, Indianapolis, Ind.” The caption on the back of the postcard reads, “This magnificent Gothic cathedral erected by the Indianapolis bodies of the Scottish Rite occupies half of an entire city block at North and Meridian Streets. It is highly ornamented with emblematic designs in cut stone and beautified with symbolical stained glass windows. Its majestic tower rises 212 feet and houses a carillon or "singing bells," one of the greatest in the world.”

Repository Details

Part of the Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library Repository

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