Freemasonry

The records of Columbian Lodge span the years 1790-1933, with the bulk of material dating from 1795 to 1881. The collection features approximately 232 items produced and collected by Columbian Lodge and includes the minutes of meetings, committee reports, incoming correspondence, letters from Freemasons and the widows of Freemasons applying for charity, and receipts for services rendered. The collection is arranged by document type.

Order of exercises at the installation of the officers of Columbian Lodge dDated December 21, 1849. This document provides the order of exercises for the public installation of Columbian Lodge's officers. It includes lyrics for four pieces of music from Thomas Power's Masonic Melodies.