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African American freemasonry

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 52 Collections and/or Records:

Jacob Norton papers, 1844-1897

 Collection
Identifier: A2011-017
Abstract This collection includes correspondence sent to Jacob Norton, and a small number of letters that were sent by Norton. The correspondence provide insight into the lives of American Masons all over the United States in various positions of importance in Masonry. The collection also reveals the nature of relationships between American Masons and, especially, between these Masons and Norton himself. Norton’s collecting of research into American Masonic practices and early American Masonic...
Dates: 1844-1897

Jephtha Lodge, No. 11, records, 1892-1982

 Collection
Identifier: A2017-054
Content Description

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.

Dates: 1892-1982

Letter from Peter W. Ray to Jacob Norton, 1884 November 11

 Item
Identifier: A2011-017-227
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: 1884 November 11

Letter from Peter W. Ray to Jacob Norton, 1884 November 23

 Item
Identifier: A2011-017-228
Scope and Contents

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."

Dates: 1884 November 23

Letter from Sovereign Grand Commander Peter W. Ray to the Supreme Council, 1884 September

 Item
Identifier: A2019-141-001
Content Description

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.

Dates: 1884 September

Moody T. Law Prince Hall Masonic collection, 1955-1983

 Collection
Identifier: A2023-115-001
Dates: 1955-1983

Pennsylvania - Clandestine Masonry (2), 1927-1929

 File
Scope and Contents

The following topics are mentioned: R. E. Griswold, John S. Wallace, Prince Hall, African American, Andrew S. Patterson, George C. Phillips, Walter B. Sellers

Dates: 1927-1929