Box 464

Typescript petition for dispensation to start a Masonic lodge in the Canal Zone addressed to Grand Master of Masons in Massachusetts, John Albert Blake. The petition explains that the signees all live in Ancon and want to start a lodge there, Isthmus Lodge, with Edward Mitchell as Master. It is dated February 22, 1907. A typescript addendum dated March 2, 1907 is attached, requesting that jurisdiction be extended to cover the territory of the Canal Zone. Nine signatures appear below.

Dispensation signed by Grand Lodge of Massachusetts Grand Master Melvin Maynard Johnson and Grand Lodge of Massachusetts Grand Secretary Frederick W. Hamilton on December 22, 1916. The dispensation approves the formation of Isthmian Lodge in the Canal Zone. It is signed by Lodge Master William A. Raymond, Senior Warden Benjamin F. Hess, and Junior Warden Richard G. Taylor.

Certificate issued to Winslow Lewis Lodge from Grand Master of Masons of Massachusetts and Masonic Service Association of USA

This clipping is likely from the "Boston Transcript," July 2, 1892. It is an article about dedication of Masonic Temple in East Boston that includes interior views of Temple

Printed broadside/letter to M.W. Arthur D. Prince, Grand Master, Grand Lodge of Massachusetts from International Lodge, Peking, China

Poster includes image of George Washington and his statement of "four things which.....are essential to the well being.....to the existence of the United States as an independent power..."

Typed letter to R.P. Beach, Grand Secretary, Grand Lodge of Massachusetts, concerning the enclosure which is a Masonic certificate from Essex Lodge, Salem. Note: the Masonic certificate is not with the typed letter

Certificate issued to Walter S. Sprague from Grand Lodge of Massachusetts

Certificate issued to William Henry Hamilton from Grand Lodge of Massachusetts

Certificate issued to Harry Reed from Grand Lodge of Massachusetts