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Membership certificate issued by the Ancient Order of Foresters Friendly Society to Allie H. Smith, 1910 January 21
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,…
Membership certificate issued by Golden Gate Lodge, No. 2007, to William Wesley, 1888 February 15
A membership certificate issued by Golden Gate Lodge, No. 2007, of San Francisco, California, to William Wesley. Dated February 15, 1888. Imprint under the graphic reads, "Entered according to Act of Congress 1878 by Wm. M. T. Forrester in the Office…
Membership application of Robert Edward Creighton, about 1915
A membership application for Robert Edward Creighton. Dated about 1915. In this document, Creighton, a charter member of Jephtha Lodge, No. 11, reapplies for membership.
Medical certification letter for J. W. Gee, 1906 August 26
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 of recommendation from Grand Master Dennis A. Jones for Alexander Carter, 1900 August 5
A letter of recommendation from Grand Master Dennis A. Jones for Alexander Carter. Dated August 5, 1900. In this letter, Grand Master Jones certifies Carter is in good standing as a Master Mason and recommends his acceptance to a subordinate lodge in…
Letter of introduction from St. John’s Lodge, 1912 April 9
A letter of introduction for African American Freemason Arthur C. Johnson from St. John’s Lodge, No. 29. Dated April 9, 1912. In this letter of introduction, the Worshipful Master and Secretary of St. John’s Lodge certify that Arthur C. Johnson has…
Letter from William Tillman to Jephtha Lodge, No. 11, 1920 August 14
A letter from William Tillman to Jephtha Lodge, No. 11. Dated August 14, 1920. In this letter, Tillman provides his account of Reverend B. T. Perkins’ sermon at the seventy-second annual St. John’s Day service, held at the Lyric Auditorium in…
Letter from the United Societies, Inc., to Jephtha Lodge, No. 11, 1920 December 1
A letter from the United Societies, Inc., to Jephtha Lodge, No. 11. Dated December 1, 1920. In this letter, Samuel E. Robinson, the President and Trustee of the United Societies, Inc., provides a brief financial and status report for the United…
Letter from the St. John's Day Committee to Peter B. C. Brown, Jr., 1967 June 12
Letter from the St. John's Day Committee to Peter B. C. Brown, Jr. Dated June 12, 1967. In this letter, the Central District Masons of Indiana announce that they will hold the St. John’s Day observance at Mt. Paran Baptist Church in Indianapolis on…
Letter from the Prince Hall Grand Chapter of Massachusetts, 1975 January 14
Letter from the Prince Hall Grand Chapter of Massachusetts. Dated January 14, 1975. This letter from the Prince Hall Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons invites Prince Hall Freemasons “to journey to Monrovia, Liberia, Africa, to witness and assist in…
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Scottish Rite Cathedral, Indianapolis, Indiana
A colored postcard illustration featuring the illuminated tower of Scottish Rite Cathedral of Indianapolis, Indiana. Publication date 1929. The…