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African American freemasonry

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Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 52 Collections and/or Records:

29th Biennial Assembly of the International Conference of Grand Chapters, Order of Eastern Star, Prince Hall Affiliation, souvenir program, 1972

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Identifier: A2023-164-001
Scope and Contents This program was owned by Lorraine B. Harris, P. G. L. (Past Grand Lecturer?) of Washington State and contains some notes throughout the program and on the back page. The program contains a welcome message from President Richard Nixon, Congressman Walter E. Fauntroy, and D.C. Mayor Walter E. Washington. The program is filled with photographs and member lists from every participating Grand Chapter, local chapters, as well as advertisments of Black businesses and other supporting organizations...
Dates: 1972 August 19

33° Certificate issued to David A. Glattly by the Grand Orient of Philadelphia, 2019 May 20

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Scope and Contents From the Collection:

Collection includes certificates and diplomas that are mounted on plaques, encased in leather and velvet folios, previously framed, and loose. Also includes announcement poster, personalized notecards for David A. Glattly, and a photograph of a group of people. The photograph is from 1990s, while the bulk of the collection is from 2017-2021, while Glattly was Sovereign Grand Commander.

Dates: 2019 May 20

Charity department death benefits certificate issued to Willie Douglass, 1918 June 3

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Identifier: A2019-184-001
Content Description

A death benefits certificate issued by Mount Olive Grand Lodge, Free & Accepted Ancient York Masons of Virginia, to Willie Douglass of Williamsville, Virginia. Dated June 3, 1918. In this document, Douglass purchases death benefits to be paid out in the event of his death. Signed by Most Worshipful Grand Master Chairman Doctor W. H. Benderson.

Dates: 1918 June 3