MA 030. Masonic calling cards collection

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Ten unique calling cards, six with individual names, city and state listed and four with name area left blank. All ten have various Knights Templar logos and all but one are in color.

Scope and Contents The calling cards have a few different formats. The simplest include the Masons name and location of membership. Most of them also include a Masonic emblem from the Knights Templar, the Shriners or others. The more elaborate ones often have multiple emblems and, along with the name and location, include the specific lodge(s) to which the member belongs. Some also include the Mason's rank. Calling cards are from members in California, Colorado, Connecticut, Georgia, Illinois, Iowa,...

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These calling cards were donated by individuals during the 2015 Masonic Emblem Cards: Victorian Tradition in a Fraternal World exhibit in the reading room of the Library.

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Album containing over 200 Masonic calling cards which includes calling cards from various Masons from Massachusetts, California, Rhode Island, Pennsylvania, Maine, New York, and many other states. Front fly leaf inscribed by George E. Houghton, Washington Commandery, Newport, Rhode Island.

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Calling card has no emblem on it and lists Brenton D. Babcock from Oriental Commandery which is hand written on calling card