33rd Annual Session, Grand Commandery of Massachusetts, 1927 June 13
Scope and Contents
View of group of men in full regalia or uniform sitting and standing. Location is Quincy, Massachusetts. Dated June 13-14, 1927. Knights of Malta considers itself to be the most ancient fraternal order in existence, tracing its origin back to A.D. 1048, and questionable linkage to the Crusades in 1099. The fraternal order was introduced to the United States in 1870 by receiving its charter from a Scottish Commandery. Its stated role is to defend the Protestant faith, defend civil and religious liberty, and practice benevolence. (Schmidt. Fraternal Organizations, p.181-182)
Dates
- Creation: 1927 June 13
Creator
- Russell, George H., b. 1871 (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research.
Extent
1 item/s : gelatin on paper ; overall: 10 x 41 in.
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Subject
- Knights of Malta. Grand Commandery of Massachusetts (Organization)
- Knights of Malta (Organization)
Repository Details
Part of the Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library Repository
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