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33° certificate issued to Richard Theodore Greener by the United Supreme Council of the 33 Degree for Southern and Western Jurisdiction of the United States, 1896 September 8

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A 33° certificate issued by the United Supreme Council of the 33rd Degree for Southern and Western Jurisdictions of the United States to Richard Theodore Greener, and dated September 8, 1896. Signed by Greener, John G. Jones, D.F. Seville, and…

Fly to the 74th annual session program, 1967

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Fly to the 74th annual session program. Dated 1967. This program describes the schedule of social events for the 74th annual session of the Prince Hall Shriners and the 56th annual session of the Daughters of Isis. Cleveland, Ohio, hosted the event,…

Letter from Illustrious Recorder James L. Hill to Peter B. C. Brown, Jr., 1967 April 19

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Letter from Illustrious Recorder James L. Hill to Peter B. C. Brown, Jr. Dated April 19, 1967. In this letter, the Illustrious Recorder of Persian Temple, James L. Hill, informs Brown that his petition to the Shrine “will be balloted on Saturday,…

Letter from Persian Temple, No. 46, to Peter B. C. Brown, Jr., 1967 July 25

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Letter from Persian Temple, No. 46, to Peter B. C. Brown, Jr. Dated July 25, 1967. In this letter, the leadership of Persian Temple, No. 46, announces the July 28, 1967, meeting for the improvement of Temple’s building. Reminds nobles planning to…

Real photo postcard of Pollie Thomas, between 1904 and 1918

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Real photo postcard of Pollie Thomas. Dated between 1904 and 1918. This real photo postcard print or RPPC depicts Pollie Thomas of Staunton, Virginia, the Worthy Recorder of the Rose of Sharon Household of Ruth, No. 79. Printed on Azo paper.…

Medical certification letter for J. W. Gee, 1906 August 26

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A medical certification letter issued by Doctor Eugene T. Butler for J. W. Gee. Dated August 26, 1906. In this letter, Doctor Eugene T. Butler certifies that he has examined Gee and finds him eligible for membership in any fraternal society. Butler’s…

Letter from Grand Master Joseph P. Evans of Maryland, 1921 January 11

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A letter from Grand Master Joseph P. Evans of Maryland. Dated January 11, 1921. In this letter, Grand Master Joseph P. Evans of Maryland describes the funeral arrangements for William Tillman of Baltimore, a member of Jephtha Lodge, No. 11.

Membership certificate issued by the Ancient Order of Foresters Friendly Society to Allie H. Smith, 1910 January 21

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A membership certificate issued by the Ancient Order of Foresters Friendly Society to Allie H. Smith of Court Frederick Douglass, No. 8496. Dated January 21, 1910. Research indicates that Court Frederick Douglass was located in Boston,…

Petition for initiation for William S. Miller

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An undated membership application for William S. Miller. In this document, Miller applies for membership at Arkansas Valley Lodge, No. 21, of Wichita, Kansas.

Letter from Capital City Lodge, No. 107, to Jephtha Lodge, No. 11, 1917 May 18

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A letter from Capital City Lodge, No. 107, to Jephtha Lodge, No. 11. Dated May 18, 1917. In this letter, Capital City Lodge of Richmond, Virginia, confirms that it has fulfilled Jephtha Lodge’s request to bury its Worshipful Master, James H. Lewis.