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Cornerstone laying

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 18 Collections and/or Records:

Broadside of Bunker Hill Monument Cornerstone Laying by General Lafayette, 1825

 Item — Box 2, Folder: 1
Identifier: A2002-003-001
Scope and Contents

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

Dates: 1825

Ceremonies of laying the cornerstone of the Masonic Fraternity Temple program, 1890 November 6

 Item
Identifier: A2018-020
Scope and Contents

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

Dates: 1890 November 6

Christmas ceremonial and cornerstone program, 1924 December 20

 Item
Identifier: A2016-086-001
Content Description

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.

Dates: 1924 December 20

Cornerstone laying

 Sub-Series
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...
Dates: 1883-1995

Cornerstone laying program issued by Grand Lodge of Michigan, 1873 October 2

 Item
Identifier: A2018-019-001
Content Description

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.

Dates: 1873 October 2

Invitation to Fitchburg Masonic Charity, undated

 Item
Identifier: A2010-006-002
Scope and Contents

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

Dates: undated

Masonic Peace Memorial Ceremony of Laying the Foundation Stone, 1927

 Item — Box 3, Folder: 1
Identifier: A1992-067-020
Scope and Contents

Program for Masonic Peace Memorial Ceremony of Laying of the Foundation Stone by Field Marshal H. R. H. the Duke of Connaught, K. G., Grand Master. The ceremony takes places at Royal Albert Hall, London. The program includes illustration of building, Order of Procedure, address of the Grand Master, prayer by the Grand Chaplain, song, hymns, and national anthem

Dates: 1927

Meeting notices, 1928-1967

 File
Identifier: A2003-004-004
Scope and Contents

This file contains forty-four meeting notices and six programs for cornestone laying ceremonies for the Order of Eastern Star Chapel at the Eastern Star Home in Oriskany, New York. Notices include list of the Grand Officers and list of District Deputy Grand Matrons and Assistant Grand Lecturers.

Dates: 1928-1967

Museum and Library cornerstone laying photograph album, 1974

 Item
Identifier: A1992-175-001
Scope and Contents

This photograph album contains 61 4 x 5 in. color photographs of the ceremony.

Dates: 1974