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Photograph of John Philip Sousa and Thomas A. Edison, 1923

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Photograph of American composer John Philip Sousa and American inventor Thomas Alva Edison. This image was published in the October 1923 issue of the magazine Etude entitled "A Momentous Musical Meeting."

Circular advertising lecture, "Masonic Treasure in Mount Moriah"

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An advertisement for a lecture by Rob Morris, the Masonic author, poet, and lecturer. Includes poetry by Morris and is dated 1880.

President McKinley's last public address and proclamation, about 1901

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A copy of President McKinley's last public address and proclamation. Dated about 1901.

Letter from Antoine Louis Moret to John James Joseph Gourgas, 1822 May 13

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Letter from Antoine Louis Moret to John James Joseph Gourgas. Dated May 13, 1822. In this letter, Moret reports he is returning to Paris and wishes to serve as the Supreme Council, Northern Masonic Jurisdiction's, advocate to the Supreme Grand…

"We Swear to be True to a Brother"

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An undated Masonic Civil War ode by Rob Morris entitled, "We Swear to be True to a Brother." Intended to be sung. At head of title: "Air - The Flag of Our Union."Published in a slightly different form as "Cherish the Pledge," in Rob Morris's book…

Guiteau's dream, about 1882

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Guiteau's dream. Dated about 1882. A song written from the perspective of Charles Julius Guiteau, who assassinated United States President James A. Garfield. Sung to the melody of “Sad and Lonely.”

Crew and wages list for the Ship Neptune, 1706

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Portledge bill for the Ship Neptune while at port in Portsmouth (New Hampshire) in 1706. Signed by Thomas Holland, commander of the ship, on June 1, 1709. Lists crew, wages, and length of service.

Autograph and sketch of a Native American in profile, 1905

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Autograph and sketch of a Native American in profile. Dated 1905. An autograph of American painter, illustrator, sculptor, and writer Frederic Sackrider Remington accompanied by a sketch of a Native American.

Certificate for the Two Hundredth Anniversary of United States Constitution

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200th Anniversary of the United States Constitution certificate issued by Supreme Council of the Thirty-Third Degree for the Southern Jurisdiction and Supreme Council for the Northern Jurisdiction, dated 1987.

Unissued Supreme Council honorary 33° certificate, between 1861 and 1867

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An unissued Supreme Council honorary 33° certificate created sometime between 1861 and 1867. Signed by Sovereign Grand Commander Killian Van Rensselaer, Lieutenant Sovereign Grand Commander Josiah H. Drummond, Grand Secretary General Nathaniel B.…