Anti-Masonic movements

The following topics are mentioned: Enrico Palermi, Facism, anti-masonic sentiment, France

Brochure promoting Christian Life as "against organized secrecy", which can be interpreted as fraternal societies including Masons. It contains quotes from the Bible and restates theme as "against organized secrecy."

Anti-Masonic French poster with the image of Jesus talking to a jack-in-the box in the form of a skeleton advertising one of Leo Taxil's lectures on Anti-masonry in France

Manuscript lecture concerning suspicion of Freemasonry in Europe during 1920's

Autograph letter signed by Uncle Sim, addressed to Jonathan Slade, Fall River, Massachusetts. Uncle Sim gives a description of Anti-Masonic activities and politics in Boston sending and sends a packet of Anti-Masonic documents and tracts. Uncle Sim comments on Anti-Masonry and matters of the Legislature.

Letter from Edward D. Barber to David Robinson. Dated about 1832. This letter from Anti-masonic politician Edward Barber petitions Major General David Robinson, a veteran of the Revolutionary War, to use his influence to help rally support behind the Anti-Masons and their statewide convention.

Autograph letter signed by Henry O'Reilly to Arant Vanderpool, Esq. O'Reilly describes politics in upstate New York, including issues that may impact General Andrew Jackson (president from 1829-1837)'s run for president amongst anti-Masonic sentiment in the United States at the time.

This letter from Henry Witmer to his nephew, Adam K. Witmer, provides an account of the second national convention of the Anti-Masonic Party that was held in Philadelphia on May 4, 1836. In addition to describing the events at the convention, Henry discusses family matters and requests more information from Adam.

This letter, written by Justus Burdick (1793-1849) of Burlington, Vermont, to Vermont Secretary of State Norman Williams (1791-1868) of Woodstock, Vermont, provides one Mason’s response to the growth and threat of Anti-Masonry as a political movement. It is a letter by a Freemason to the Past Master of his lodge and represents the opinion of a political insider and providing insight into American politics.