Photographs of George A. Newbury's visit to Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 1965

Collection — Multiple Containers

Identifier: A1984-001-001

Scope and Contents

Includes 8 x 10 black and white photographs of George A. Newbury's visit to Harrisburg, PA on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the Harrisburg Consistory, SPRS 32° [1865-1965]. The photographs were originally housed in an album. The collection includes a cover letter from Martin D. Rife, 33°, Commander-in-Chief, Harrisburg Consistory, to Newbury, and an index to orignal photo album. The photographs show Rife, Newbury, the 100th anniversary banquet and head tables, and some of the 8,000 attendees.

Dates

Creation: 1965

Creator

Newbury, George Adelbert, 1895-1984 (Person)
Scottish Rite (Masonic order). Supreme Council for the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction (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.

Biographical / Historical

George A. Newbury assumed the office of Sovereign Grand Commander upon the death of Judge George Bushnell, September 29, 1965 and continued in this role until 1975. His major accomplishments include the establishment and building of the Scottish Rite Museum and Library in Lexington, MA, dedicated April 20, 1975.