African American freemasonry
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 97 Collections and/or Records:
Subject Files (F) Clandestine Masonry Files, 1943-1950
Series
Scope and Contents
There are only six folders filed under Subject Files (F), though there are other records throughout the collection that document various aspects of clandestine Masonry. The folders are arranged in original order.
The records in this series document cases of clandestine organizations, or spurious bodies, which are not recognized by the Scottish Rite, Northern Masonic Jurisdiction. There is also some correspondence relating to the Prince Hall Affiliation and the history and legitimacy of Black...
Dates:
1943-1950
Subject Files (G) Fraternal Relations, 1934-1957
Series
Scope and Contents
The records in this series are organized by time period, and then alphabetically within each period. The folders are arranged in original order.
The majority of the records in this series document the fraternal relationships that the Scottish Rite, Northern Masonic Jurisdiction, had with various Masonic organizations around the world. It includes Johnson's correspondence with other Sovereign Grand Commanders, as well as correspondence with other American organizations, such as the Grand...
Dates:
1934-1957
Supreme Council, Northern Masonic Jurisdiction, documents concerning Prince Hall organizations and other groups considered to be clandestine collection, 1919-1927
Collection — Box 4, Folder: 1
Identifier: A1996-015
Scope and Contents
Documents concerning Prince Hall organizations and other groups considered by the Supreme Council, Northern Masonic Jurisdiction to be clandestine. The bulk of the correspondence concerns N. N. Boozier and his claim to be Grand Master of King Solomon Lodge in Texas. Also includes court decrees regarding these claims.
Dates:
1919-1927
Found in:
Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library
Transcribed summary microfile of African Lodge, No. 459, 1807-1828
Item
Identifier: A2015-140-001
Unissued International F. & A.M. Masons application, 1975
Item
Identifier: A2018-153-001
Content Description
An unissued membership application for the International Free & Accepted Modern Masons dated about 1975.
Dates:
1975
Found in:
Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library
Verna Primm collection of Order of the Eastern Star ephemera, 1979-1992
Collection
Identifier: A2025-008
Scope and Contents
Collection includes 3 photographs, 3 membership cards issued to Verna Primm, programs, a draft ritual book, a letter regarding by-laws amendments, a print out of a "Farewell Address," and pages torn from an unknown printed source(s). The membership cards are issued to Verna Primm, and the "Farewell Address" is signed by Verna Primm, Worthy Matron, 1992. The two photographs of unidentified courts may include Verna Primm, though individuals are not labeled. The photograph of a man and woman...
Dates:
1979-1992
Found in:
Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library
Washington Lodge minute book, 1926-1931
Item
Identifier: A2018-151-001
Content Description
A minute book created by Washington Lodge, No. 6, Prince Hall, of Charleston, West Virginia, dated 1926-1931.
Dates:
1926-1931
Found in:
Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library