Freemasonry -- Rituals
Found in 139 Collections and/or Records:
Scottish Rite degree dates, 1990-1998
Scottish Rite degree dates, 1983-1990
Scottish Rite, Northern Masonic Jurisdiction, ritual manuscript and ritualistic matter collection, 1907-1976
Scottish Rite oath for Northern Masonic Jurisdiction, circa 1830
Oath or obligation of a Scottish Rite Mason, Northern Masonic Jurisdiction which concerns keeping secrets of Secret Master (4th Degree) through Master Elect of Nine (9th Degree) and not to assist or confer Scottish Rite degrees on others "unless he manifest a charitable disposition to all mankind and zeal for the brethren and the cause of Masonry." Paper written on has the stamp of the United States Congress on it (showing the Capitol).
Scottish Rite Program for a Ritual Play, 13 Degree, Master of the Ninth Arch, 1922
Scottish Rite program for a ritual play, 13 degree, Master of the Ninth Arch. This is likely from the Valley of Camden, New Jersey, for Atlee B. Donaghy
Scottish Rite Ritual Committee reports, 1893-1986
Collection includes Reports of Ritual Changes (two different drafts), 1893, including 4th throuogh 14°, "The Sovereign Grand Commander's copy of a General Report on Rituals and Ritualistic Matter," 1940 (sections in report: "Source and Developemnt of Our Rituals," notes on 4th degree through 33rd degree, and other ritualistic matter), and the other Report of the Ritual Committee, 1966-1986.
Scottish Rite Ritual Committee survey on the 17°, 1954
Printed survey on whether to withdraw the 17th degree (established in 1942) from the Northern Scottish Rite ritual, and substitute a shorter 17th degree as a prelude to the 18th degree. Survey is contained in a notebook.
Scottish Rite Ritual Committee's Manuals for Degree Directors, 1969-1971
Collection of manuals for Degree Directors which includes Manual for Degree Directors, 1969 and several Handbooks of Practical Suggestions for Degree Directors, 1971, the Manual for Degree Directors, 1969. All these manuals include sections on blocking, costuming, stage scenery and backdrops, fabrics, lighting (and makeup), flexibility, renovation, latitude, and reference material for ritual degrees.
Scottish Rite ritual cue cards and record book, 1895-1898
Scrapbook of clippings from Scottish Rite News-Letter on ritual, 1943-1951
Collection of clippings from Scottish Rite "News-Letter" (precursor to "Northern Light" magazine). Most of the articles collected are written by McIlyar H. Lichlter.
