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African American freemasonry

 Subject

Staff Only
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 121 Collections and/or Records:

Most Worshipful St. James Grand Lodge scrapbook, 1952-1995

 Item
Identifier: A2022-112-001
Dates: 1952-1995
Found in: Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library

Negro Masonry (Miscellaneous), 1945-1947

 File
Scope and Contents

Correspondence relating to the state and legitimacy of Black Freemasonry, through the Prince Hall affiliation and otherwise.

Dates: 1945-1947
Found in: Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library / Records of Melvin M. Johnson, Sovereign Grand Commander of the Scottish Rite, Northern Masonic Jurisdiction of the United States, 1915-1979 / Subject Files (F) Clandestine Masonry Files

Negro, Miscellaneous, 1949

 File
Scope and Contents

Two memos relating to the history of Black Freemasonry in the United States.

Dates: 1949
Found in: Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library / Records of Melvin M. Johnson, Sovereign Grand Commander of the Scottish Rite, Northern Masonic Jurisdiction of the United States, 1915-1979 / Subject Files (F) Clandestine Masonry Files

Oliver T. Barnes Prince Hall Masonic and fraternal collection, 1871-1939

 Collection
Identifier: A2001-049-007
Scope and Contents

This collection contains programs and other ephemera from several masonic and fraternal organizations. Also included are bank notes and a newspaper clipping regarding the suicide of his sister-in-law, Ida H. Randall Barnes.

Dates: 1871-1939
Found in: Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library

Order of Eastern Star, Prince Hall, program, 1960 September 15

 Item
Identifier: A2017-003-001
Dates: 1960 September 15
Found in: Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library

Oregon, 1949

 File
Scope and Contents

Correspondence relating to the Grand Lodge of Masons in Massachusetts and their relationship with Prince Hall affiliated organizations.

Dates: 1949
Found in: Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library / Records of Melvin M. Johnson, Sovereign Grand Commander of the Scottish Rite, Northern Masonic Jurisdiction of the United States, 1915-1979 / Subject Files (G) Fraternal Relations

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
Found in: Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library / Records of Leon M. Abbott, Sovereign Grand Commander of the Scottish Rite, Northern Masonic Jurisdiction of the United States, 1908-1932 / Carriage House Records

Perry, Joseph Earl, 1946-1947

 File
Scope and Contents

Correspondence to and from Joseph Earl Perry of Massachusetts, some relating to Prince Hall Masonry.

Dates: 1946-1947
Found in: Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library / Records of Melvin M. Johnson, Sovereign Grand Commander of the Scottish Rite, Northern Masonic Jurisdiction of the United States, 1915-1979 / Subject Files (A)

Peter B. C. Brown, Jr., Prince Hall Masonic collection, 1964-1989

 Collection
Identifier: A2022-001
Content Description

The collection of Peter B. C. Brown, Jr., spans the years 1963-1989, with the bulk of material dating from 1963 to 1968. The collection features approximately 105 items collected by Brown in his role at the Trinity Lodge, No. 18, and includes minutes of meetings, lodge records and correspondence, certificate, personal original writings and notes, personal finance papers, photographs, newspaper clippings, and Masonic pamphlets and ritual books.

Dates: 1964-1989; Majority of material found within 1963-1968
Found in: Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library

Peter J. Samiec certificates, 2021-2023

 Collection
Identifier: A2023-141-001
Scope and Contents

Collection includes certificates from Supreme Councils in Europe and Americas.

Dates: 2021-2023
Found in: Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library

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