African American freemasonry
Found in 169 Collections and/or Records:
Letter from Peter W. Ray to Charles T. McClenachan, 1895 October 09
A letter from African American Freemason Peter W. Ray of Brooklyn, New York, to Charles T. McClenachan, dated October 9, 1895. In this letter, Ray provides McClenachan with the names and occupations of seven African American applicants, including Ray, for Masonic degrees.
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.
List of Slides used in Secret Societies catalog, 1920
This catalog lists the various slides for stereopticons and moving picture machines available for purchase from the Chas. M. Stebbins Picture Supply Co. It includes a variety of Masonic, fraternal, and auxiliary organizations including African American Masonic organizations.
Lowell Chapter, Order of DeMolay, collection on integration attempt, 1953-1960
MaCoy Catalog, No. 141 and No. 145, 2014-2018
Both catalogs contain aprons, sashes, collars, jewels, rings, books, and other items.
Macoy Publishing and Masonic Supply Co. regalia catalogs, 1983-2021
Collection of nine regalia catalogs from Macoy Publishing and Masonic Supply Company from 1983-2021. Catalogs contain aprons, jewels, badges, gifts, books, and other items.
Manuscript copy of Charter for African Lodge, No. 459, circa 1900
Manuscript on blue lined notebook paper with seal