Box 5

Program of the 275th anniversary of the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts, A.F. & A.M. The anniversary event took place on May 3-5, 2008. Included in the program are a letter from the Grand Master, a schedule of events for the occasion, a history of the Massachusetts Grand Lodge, and a list of Grand Lodge officers.

Membership cards of Aleppo Temple of Massachusetts, belonging to Robert Herne. The name of the temple and card carrier is on one side and the logo of the temple is on the other side. The cards date from 1904 to 1912. There is also a ticket belonging to Robert Herne for a Public Installation at Masonic Hall on December 9, 1901.

Minute book of Fourth Estate Lodge, Boston contains the minutes from 1926 to 1931 and has some line drawings of prominent members by the secretary.

Small collection of letters and ephemera to Arthur H. Hayward, Secretary, Fourth Estate Lodge, Boston. It includes letters from Lady Robbins, Charles C. Bakom, Ferdinand X. Fruh as well as an honorary certificate to J. Hugo Tatsch (of Fourth Estate Lodge) from lodge in Oslo, Norway with an English translation.

Announcement of a meeting of the Grand Lodge of New Hampshire with railroad arrangements for members

Manuscript transcription (copy) of proceeding of Second Lodge of Masons, Massachusetts. It includes meetings at the British Coffee House and Bunches of Grapes Tavern

Pamphlet of the "Proceedings of the Most Puissant Grand Council of Royal and Select Masters, of the State of New Jersey, at a Convention and First Assembly." The event took place at New Brunswick on November 26, 1860. Included in the pamphlet are a list of people who attended and motions that were discussed.