Box 5

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This manuscript five-year diary of Rosa Belle Buck Morton records her daily account of life in the post-World War II years. She wrote about the daily housework, such as washing, ironing, cleaning, details about the weather, descriptions of berrying, canning, pickling, gardening, and making the house comfortable for Mr. Morton. Morton also described her active participation in the Order of Eastern Star and the Grange (Patrons of Husbandry).

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Includes two printed programs and one hand-made program.

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Placard with information about the Aleppo Temple Official Membership Jewel. On the front is a picture of the jewel which cost three dollars. On the back is a description and explanation of the appearance of the jewel and instructions for when, where, and why the jewel should be worn.

Scope and Contents Letter written by officers of Richmond Randolph Lodge No. 19 (Richmond, Virginia) certifying that Alva Spear is a Mason in good standing, having received the first three degrees in Freemasonry as well as the Mark Master, Past Master, and Most Excellent Master degrees in their lodge.Letter on second page written and signed by Benjamin Gleason, dated Richmond, Virginia, December 1, 1819, and addressed to members of St. Paul's (Royal Arch) Chapter in Boston. In it, Gleason...

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Honorary certificate from Knights of the Red Cross of Constantine, St. Joseph Conclave, Lincoln Park, New Jersey, issued to Stanley Maxwell. Masonically linked fraternal group with membership drawn exclusively from Masonic York Rite