Cornerstone laying

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An address about Freemasonry's principles and purposes, given by Godlove S. Orth at Lafayette, Indiana on November 1, 1871, "on the occasion of laying the corner stone of the new Masonic hall of Perry Lodge No. 37, F. and A.M." Included with the address are letters written to and by Godlove S. Orth about publishing his speech.

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Broadside in reverse, probably a proof copy, dated June 7, 1825. It certifies that Grand Master John Abbot of Massachusetts and General Lafayette lay the corner stone to the Bunker Hill Monument in memory of those that fought for the cause of their country on June 7, 1775

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Parade instructions for the ceremonies of laying the cornerstone of the Masonic Fraternity Temple in Chicago, Ill.

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Certificate of Honorary Membership awarded by Stanley Fielding Maxwell to the Wamesit Masonic Temple, in honor of the laying of the cornerstone and its dedication

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Christmas ceremonial and cornerstone program. Dated December 20, 1924. This festive holiday program petitions each Noble of Al Malaikah Temple to "make your Temple a Christmas present" in the form of a new candidate. Includes a panoramic photograph from the cornerstone ceremony for Al Malaikah Temple, which was laid by the Grand Lodge of California.

Scope and Contents From the Collection: The Ralph B. Duncan postcard collection consists of postcards with a Masonic connection, either a building used for Masonic purposes, a person connected to Freemasonry, or a subject concerning Freemasonry. Mostly made during 1907-1940s, there are some that are both earlier and later, which can be determined by changes in postcard conventions. Included are portraits, views of buildings, cartoons, among other subjects. Most of the postcards of buildings are in the United States, with some from...

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Photograph from a book of the cornerstone laying of the Masonic Temple, Salem, Massachusetts, on June 24, 1915.

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Masonic Programme of Formation, March and Corner Stone Ceremonies, on the Occasion of Laying the Corner Stone of the New State Capitol. Dated October 2, 1873. This program created by the Grand Lodge of Michigan commemorates the corner stone laying of the new state capitol building at Lansing, Michigan. Includes a schedule of events and instructions to participants.

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An invitation to the dedication and cornerstone laying of Our New Fitchburg Masonic Temple stating "With great pride and sincere pleasure we invite you."