Deering Lodge, No. 183, Masonic collection, 1879-1948
Content Description
The records of the Portland, Maine, Masonic Collection span the years 1879-1948, with the bulk of material dating from 1879 to 1912. The collection features approximately 442 records produced and collected by Deering Lodge, No. 183, and includes announcements, by-laws, correspondence, programs, and receipts. The collection is arranged by document type and then chronologically. Deering Lodge, No. 183, rented its lodge space from Beersheba Encampment, No. 50, I.O.O.F.
Dates
- Creation: 1879 - 1948
Creator
- Freemasons. Deering Lodge, No. 183 (Portland, Me.) (Organization)
- Freemasons. Grand Lodge of Maine (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research.
Conditions Governing Use
Materials in this collection may be governed by copyright. It is the responsibility of the researcher to identify and satisfy the holders of all copyrights. Please contact the Archivist regarding permission to publish material.
Extent
0.42 Linear Feet (1 Letter Box (about 442 documents))
Language of Materials
English
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Museum purchase
Processing Information
The collection is partially digitized.
Subject
- Order of the Eastern Star. Deering Chapter, No. 59 (Deering, Me.) (Organization)
- Royal Arch Masons. Greenleaf Chapter, No. 13 (Portland, Me.) (Organization)
- Order of the Eastern Star (Organization)
- Freemasons (Blue lodge) (Organization)
- Royal Arch Masons (Organization)
Topical
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library Repository
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Lexington MA 02421 US
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