African American freemasonry
Found in 52 Collections and/or Records:
Jacob Norton papers, 1844-1897
Jephtha Lodge, No. 11, records, 1892-1982
The records of Jephtha Lodge, No. 11, span the years 1892-1982, with the bulk of material dating from 1909 to 1982. The collection features approximately 280 items produced and collected by Jephtha Lodge and includes minutes of meetings, membership applications, correspondence, receipts, and financial records. The collection is arranged by document type.
Letter from Peter W. Ray to Jacob Norton, 1884 November 11
A letter from African American Freemason Peter W. Ray to Jacob Norton, a Jewish Freemason. Dated November 11, 1884. In this letter, Ray responds to Norton's letter of November 8, 1884, and discusses the recognition of African American Freemasonry in the United States.
Letter from Peter W. Ray to Jacob Norton, 1884 November 23
A letter from African American Freemason Peter W. Ray to Jacob Norton, a Jewish Freemason. Dated November 23, 1884. In this letter, Ray responds to Norton's letter of November 19, 1884, and agrees with his sentiments and efforts to "combat the unmasonic treatment rendered by the White Masons of America toward the Colored ones."
Letter from Sovereign Grand Commander Peter W. Ray to the Supreme Council, 1884 September
In this letter from Sovereign Grand Commander Peter W. Ray to the Supreme Council, Northern Masonic Jurisdiction, Ray provides a history of his Supreme Council back to its establishment by August Hugo De Bulow, an active member of the Supreme Council of France and its Dependencies, on November 30, 1864. Ray petitions that his organization and its authority be recognized by Supreme Council, Northern Masonic Jurisdiction.
Membership card issued by Pride of Ohio Lodge, No. 80, to Roosevelt Scott, 1959
Moody T. Law Prince Hall Masonic collection, 1955-1983
Most Worshipful St. James Grand Lodge scrapbook, 1952-1995
Pennsylvania - Clandestine Masonry (2), 1927-1929
The following topics are mentioned: R. E. Griswold, John S. Wallace, Prince Hall, African American, Andrew S. Patterson, George C. Phillips, Walter B. Sellers