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Freemasonry -- Rituals

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 212 Collections and/or Records:

Rose Manbeck Eastern Star collection, 1924-1927

 Collection
Identifier: A2023-106-001
Scope and Contents

This collection contains several letters to and from Rose Manbeck, by-laws, minutes, programs of Clayton Chapter, no. 104, and ritual instructions and booklet that are restricted.

Dates: 1924-1927

Royal Arch Captain ritual, undated

 Item
Identifier: A2023-086-001
Dates: undated

Russell Lodge collection, 1903-1987

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: A1994-098-001
Scope and Contents This collection includes a variety of materials from lodges in Arlington, MA. It includes 1st, 2nd, and 3rd degree ciphers, hymns, committee listings, blackout instructions, lists of meeting places, postcards, donation cards, commemorative programs, news about the renovation of the Arlington Masonic Temple, a photograph with caption, blank Masonic certificates, and a Roll of Honor for members in service. Material is from various lodges in Arlington: Russell Lodge, King Solomon's Lodge,...
Dates: 1903-1987

Scottish Rite oath for Northern Masonic Jurisdiction, circa 1830

 Item — Box 3, Folder: 1
Identifier: A2012-060-001
Scope and Contents

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).

Dates: circa 1830

Scottish Rite Program for a Ritual Play, 13 Degree, Master of the Ninth Arch, 1922

 Item
Identifier: A2002-055-006
Scope and Contents

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

Dates: 1922

Scottish Rite Ritual Committee reports, 1893-1986

 Item
Identifier: A2006-026-001
Scope and Contents

Collection includes Reports of Ritual Changes (two different drafts), 1893, including 4° through 14°, "The Sovereign Grand Commander's copy of a General Report on Rituals and Ritualistic Matter," 1940 (sections in report: "Source and Development of Our Rituals," notes on 4th degree through 33rd degree, and other ritualistic matter), and the other Report of the Ritual Committee, 1966-1986.

Dates: 1893-1986

Scottish Rite Ritual Committee survey on the 17°, 1954

 Item — Volume 1
Identifier: A2006-024-001
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: 1954