Letter from Frederick B. Stevens to Leon M. Abbott with enclosure, 1926
Scope and Contents
Letter from Frederick B. Stevens, Ill. Grand Minister of State, Supreme Council, 33°, Northern Masonic Jurisdiction to Leon M. Abbott, Sovereign Grand Commander with enclosure of correspondence from Robert C. Barnes, United Supreme Council, 33°. Barnes congratulates Stevens for his advancement to second place in the Supreme Council. Stevens' correspondence to Abbott notes concern about the letterhead title of Barnes' letter, United Supreme Council, (considered clandestine by the Supreme Council, Northern Masonic Jurisdiction) and reflects on the race of the author, who was Black, and his intentions in replying.
Dates
- Other: 1926
Creator
- Stevens, Frederic Beckwith, 1855–1934 (Person)
- Abbott, Leon M., 1867-1932 (Recipient, Person)
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research.
Full Extent
1 item/s ; overall: 11 x 8 1/2 in.
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Subject
- Barnes, Robert C. (Person)
- Scottish Rite (Masonic order). United Supreme Council NJ, Prince Hall Affiliation (Organization)
Repository Details
Part of the Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library Repository
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