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Washington Lodge minute book, 1926-1931

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A minute book created by Washington Lodge, No. 6, Prince Hall, of Charleston, West Virginia. Dated 1926-1931.

Unissued International F. & A.M. Masons application, about 1975

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An unissued membership application for the International Free & Accepted Modern Masons. Dated about 1975.

Unaddressed Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Illinois’ newsletter, 1964 September 1

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Unaddressed Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Illinois’ newsletter. Dated September 1, 1964. This unaddressed newsletter provides readers with a copy of Governor Otto Kerner’s August 31st proclamation that declares September 13, 1964, Prince Hall…

Trinity Lodge, No. 18, officers’ photograph, about 1966

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Trinity Lodge, No. 18, officers’ photograph. Dated about 1966. Pictured second from the right is Trinity Lodge’s Senior Deacon Peter B. C. Brown, Jr. Also pictured are Senior Warden Ephriam S. Sweatt, fourth from the left; Worshipful Master John L.…

Trinity Lodge, No. 18, drawing, about 1966

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Trinity Lodge, No. 18, drawing. Dated about 1966. This drawing, created by an unknown artist, depicts the seal of Trinity Lodge, No. 18, Prince Hall. The Bible verse Romans 8:31, “If God be for us, who can be against us,” adorns the banner drawn at…

Suggestion for the building fund, 1922 November 1

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A suggestion for the building fund. Dated November 1, 1922. In this document, Brother Thompson of Jephtha Lodge proposes a fund raising campaign to build a temple in New London, Connecticut, with the help of the Eastern Star, the women's auxiliary…

Reception room. Prince Hall. Masonic Home. R.I. Ill. postcard, about 1927

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A photographic postcard print of the reception room of the new Prince Hall Masonic Home of Rock Island, Illinois. Dated about 1927. This real photo postcard print or RPPC depicts reception room of the new Prince Hall Masonic Home of Rock Island,…

Receipt for the funeral expenses of William Tillman, 1921 January 30

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A receipt for the funeral expenses of William Tillman. Dated January 30, 1921. This receipt documents Jephtha Lodge's donation of fifty dollars to Ellen Tillman, the widow of William Tillman and a member of Jephtha Lodge. The donation was earmarked…

Reading of the original charter 459, 1958

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A 1958 printed transcription and facsimile of the 1784 charter issued by the Grand Lodge of England to African Lodge, No. 459, the first African American or Prince Hall Masonic lodge in America. The document is hand-signed by Grand Master James R.…

Prince Hall Master Mason certificate issued to Russell L. Randolph, 1962 May 10

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A Prince Hall Master Mason certificate issued by the Grand Lodge of New York to Russell L. Randolph of Lebanon Lodge, No. 54. Dated May 10, 1962. Signed by both the Grand Master for New York, Dr. Richard H. Stitt, and the Grand Secretary, Alton L.…