Selections from the Van Gorden-Williams Library & Archives
Description
This collection contains a selection of diverse materials from the Van Gorden-Williams Library & Archives, reflecting its focus on Freemasonry, fraternalism, and American history. View the items in Selections from the Van Gorden-Williams Library & Archives
Collection Items
Grand celebration of Bunker Hill Monument broadside. June 17, 1843
Grand celebration of Bunker Hill Monument. June 17, 1843. This broadside and poem commemorates the Daniel Webster's June 17th oration at the newly-erected Bunker Hill Monument in Charlestown, Massachusetts.
At end of title: "Scene: a village…
At end of title: "Scene: a village…
Masonic programme of formation, march and corner stone ceremonies, on the occasion of laying the corner stone of the new state capitol, 1873 October 2
Masonic Programme of Formation, March and Corner Stone Ceremonies, on the Occasion of Laying the Corner Stone of the New State Capitol. Dated October 2, 1873. This program created by the Grand Lodge of Michigan commemorates the corner stone laying of…
Letter from Edward D. Barber to David Robinson, about 1832
Letter from Edward D. Barber to David Robinson. Dated about 1832. This letter from Anti-Masonic politician Edward Barber petitions Major General David Robinson, a veteran of the Revolutionary War, to use his influence to help rally support behind the…