Box 3

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It is signed by Commander in Chief. Certificate is decorated with printed black laurel border.

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Ralston elected honorary membership of Moriah Grand Lodge of Perfection, Cyrus Council Princes of Jerusalem, Robinson Chapter of Rose Croix and DeWitt Clinton Consistory, AASR. Certificate is decorated with Masonic symbols including and Valley of Grand Rapids seal at lower left, double headed eagle in center.

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Ralston awarded for exceptionally meritorious achievement. Certificate is decorated with National Sojourners seal, two at top of page, one gold embossed seal affixed at bottom. The Sojourners are a Masonically allied fraternal organization of active and retired Masonic military officers.

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Appointment to the Fraternal Liaison Committee issued to Ralston. Certificate is decorated with National Sojourners seal. The Sojourners are a Masonically allied fraternal organization of active and retired Masonic military officers.

Scope and Contents From the Collection: The Robert O. Ralston Collection contains honorary certificates, photographs and miscellaneous items. The honorary certificates are from Masonic bodies around the world. Approximately half the series is certificates given to Ralston from various U.S. lodges or valleys. The remaining certificates are from the numerous countries, predominantly European and Central and South American Supreme Councils, which Ralston visited. The material dates from 1974-2003 with the bulk of the items dated...

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Ralston's appointment to the Fraternal Liaison Committee, representing AASR, NMJ. Certificate is decorated and embossed with National Sojourners seal. The Sojourners are a Masonically allied fraternal organization of active and retired Masonic military officers.

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Certificate is decorated with New Jersey Grand Lodge seal at bottom center and Daniel Coxe medal (seal) at top center. It is signed by Grand Master.

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Ralston elected honorary member of the Bodies of the Valley of Buffalo, AASR. Certificate is decorated with Masonic symbols including double-headed eagle, affixed blue ribbon with gold Buffalo Consistory seal at lower right.

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Certificate is decorated with affixed gold the Valley of Jamestown seal at lower right, Masonic symbols including scales, triangle and Rose Croix, black and white printed image of Masonic temple.

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Ralston elected honorary member of Central City Bodies. Certificate is decorated with affixed gold Central City Consistory seal, printed color image of Masonic Memorial Center. The calligraphy is in black, red and gold ink.