Box 207

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Letter from Herny T. Clarke on Iler Grand Hotel letterhead, dated December 25, 1910. Letter details gift of three lithograph illustrated pages regarding the history of Freemasonry in Nebraska and that Nebraska is celebrating its centennial of the first settlements in the territory. Letter mentions that writer was the first person raised to 3rd degree in the state in 1856.

Scope and Contents Red and blue print on paper at top read: "1776 / 1876 / Centennial Job Printing. / The Old Liberty Bell." In center is the Declaration of Independence written out in the shape of the Liberty Bell, with stars surrounding top and sides. Below reads: "A.W. Auner's / Centennial Book and Job Printing Rooms. / South-west Corner of Tenth and Race Streets / Philadelphia" at bottom reads: "Copies of the above can be obtained (free of charge) by calling at Auner's Printing Room, Tenth and Race...

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Black and white lithograph showing in background king on throne under canopy with servants and battlements at left. In the foreground are several men in robes, one holding parchment pleading to the king. At bottom reads: "Reading the Petition to Darius, the King." On back in pencil "4112"

Scope and Contents Facsimile of charter. Charter has seal in top left corner. Bottom right corner reads: "Copyrighted by the Most Worshipful Prince Hall / Grand Lodge. F. and A. M., Boston, Mass, 1908." Below Image shows the seal of the Prince Hall Grand Lodge and reads: "Facsimile of African Lodge Charter, No. 459, F. & A. M. / Granted by the Grand Lodge of England, F. & A. M., September 29. 1784 / Issued by vote of the Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge, F. & A. M., of / Massachusetts, at...