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Freemasonry

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Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 8757 Collections and/or Records:

Circular on early Masonry in North-Western Ohio, 1870

 Item — Box 2, Folder: 1
Identifier: A2002-118-028
Scope and Contents

Circular announcing the issuing of the pamphlet "Historical Sketch of Early Masonry in North-western Ohio" by R.E. Richards. The pamphlet contains history of the lodges, names of charter members, correspondence, proceedings, biographical sketches, etc. There are recommendations by Grand Master of Ohio, Alexander H. Newcomb and others.

Dates: 1870

Circular regarding visitors to the Southern Jurisdiction, 1873 March 12

 Item — Box 2, Folder: 1
Identifier: A2002-109-001
Scope and Contents This circular from Supreme Council, Northern Masonic Jurisdiction, informs members and bodies subordinate to the Supreme Council, Northern Masonic Jurisdiction, about a new statute adopted by the Supreme Council, Southern Jurisdiction, and issued in May of 1872. The statute declares that no Scottish Rite Mason will be allowed to visit the subordinate bodies of the Southern Jurisdiction unless he presents the appropriate documentation.Dated March 12, 1873. Facsimile signature of...
Dates: 1873 March 12

Circular soliciting Masons for funds to support Boston Seamen's Friend Society, 1831 March

 Item — Box 4, Folder: 1
Identifier: A2006-057-002
Scope and Contents This circular solicits charitable donations for the Boston Seaman's Friend Society and is dated March 1831. This document contains the signature of Jonathan Greenleaf, a Mason and Congregational clergyman, as well as an endorsement of Greenleaf by Joseph Jenkins, Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts.The Boston Seaman's Friend Society was established in 1827 and was incorporated in 1829 as a charitable religious organization formed to improve the welfare of...
Dates: 1831 March

Circular that announces the building of a Masonic Temple in Washington D.C., 1867

 Item — Box 2, Folder: 1
Identifier: A2002-118-024
Scope and Contents

Circular that announces the building of a Masonic Temple, Washington, D.C.. It also solicits funds from all Masonic bodies to buy at least one share of stock in this Masonic Temple. The circular was sponsored by Board of Directors of the Masonic Hall Association, Washington, D.C.

Dates: 1867

Circular throughout the Two Hemispheres, 1802

 Item
Identifier: A2016-011
Content Description

Circular announcing the formation of the first Supreme Council, located at Charleston, South Carolina. This is the foundation document of the Ancient and Accepted (Scottish) Rite. This copy signed by John Mitchell (Grand Commander) and signed and sealed by Secretary General Abraham Alexander.

Dates: 1802

Circular to Lodges in Michigan from Lodges in Illinois, 1867

 Item — Box 3, Folder: 1
Identifier: A2002-118-058
Scope and Contents

Circular to Lodges in Michigan from Lodges in Illinois concerns the illigitimate body formed in Kalamazoo, Michigan, pretending to be Scottish Rite.

Dates: 1867

Circular to the Masonic fraternity and public in general, 1872

 Item — Box 2, Folder: 1
Identifier: A2002-118-036
Scope and Contents

Circular to the Masonic fraternity and the public in general, in Columbus, Ohio, on Aug. 10, 1872. The message concerns the postponement of the excursion to Put-in-Bay from August to September. An additional note from manager of Put-in-Bay House saying that they can not accomodate such a large group in August, signed Sweny, West & Co.

Dates: 1872