Masonic calling cards collection, 1895-1900
Scope and Contents
Collection of 463 Masonic calling cards, mostly Knights Templar, with some from Shrine, Scottish Rite, Order of Eastern Star, and for women accompanying men in Knights Templar to an encampment. The collection was arranged by state that Mason was from--mostly Illinois and the mid-west. Emblems on each card with Knights Templar or other Masonic symbols, including Mason's name, city, and state that Mason was from. Women's cards and those by occupation identified in special categories at end of sequence.
Dates
- Creation: 1895-1900
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.
Full Extent
463 item/s
Language of Materials
English
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Museum Purchase
Subject
- Freemasons (Blue lodge) (Organization)
- Scottish Rite (Masonic order) (Organization)
- Order of the Eastern Star (Organization)
- Shriners International (Organization)
- Knights Templar (Masonic order) (Organization)
Topical
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library Repository
33 Marrett Road
Lexington MA 02421 US
(781) 457-4109