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  • Subject is exactly "Freemasonry -- Massachusetts -- Boston."

Receipt for jewels, 1795 June 30

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Receipt for jewels. Dated June 30, 1795. An itemized receipt for jewels purchased by Columbian Lodge from Paul Revere and Son. Signed by Paul Revere.

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.…

Petition to form a Rose Croix chapter and consistory in Boston, 1845 June 25

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Petition to form a Rose Croix chapter and consistory in Boston. Dated June 25, 1845. This petition from a group of Boston Freemasons, but written by Sovereign Grand Commander John James Joseph Gourgas, asks for the Supreme Council's authority to form…

Order of exercises at the installation of the officers of Columbian Lodge, 1849 December 21

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Order of exercises at the installation of the officers of Columbian Lodge. Dated December 21, 1849. This document provides the order of exercises for the public installation of Columbian Lodge's officers. Includes lyrics for four pieces of music from…

Master Mason certificate issued to Stanley Kunicki, 1957 May 16

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Master Mason certificate issued by Mount Tabor Lodge (Boston, Mass.) to Stanley Kunicki, dated May 16, 1957. Imprint at bottom of certificate: "John A. Lowell Bank Note Co. Boston."

Master Mason certificate issued to Fredrick Peter Wahlgren, 1899 May 08

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A Master Mason certificate issued by Prospect Lodge of Roslindale, a Boston neighborhood, to Fredrick Peter Wahlgren. Dated May 8, 1899. Imprint at bottom of certificate reads, "American Bank Note Co. Boston."

Master Mason certificate issued to Edward G. Graves by the Baalbec Lodge, 1884 October 03

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Master Mason certificate issued by Baalbec Lodge (East Boston, Massachusetts) to Edward G. Graves, dated October 3, 1884. Imprint at bottom of certificate: "American Bank Note Co. Boston"

Master Mason certificate issued to Bert Whitney Gove by Zetland Lodge, 1903 December 15

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A Master Mason certificate issued by Zetland Lodge (Boston, Massachusetts) to Bert Whitney Gove and dated December 15, 1903. Imprint at bottom of certificate reads, "J.H. Daniels & Son, Boston, Mass."

Master Mason certificate issued by Revere Lodge to Daniel E. Pratt, 1856 December 2

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A Master Mason certificate issued by Revere Lodge of Boston, Massachusetts, to Daniel E. Pratt and dated December 2, 1856. Imprint at the bottom of the certificate reads, "Draw by Penniman & Mills. Engraved by Annin & Smith, Boston, 12 Court St."

Master Mason certificate issued by Hammatt Lodge to Kenneth G. McKay, 1920 July 27

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A Master Mason certificate issued by Hammatt Lodge (East Boston, Massachusetts) to Kenneth G. McKay and dated July 27, 1920. Imprint at bottom of the certificate reads, "John A. Lowell Bank Note Co. Boston."