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A Master Mason certificate issued by Sumner Lodge of Dennis, Massachusetts, to Joshua Chapman Eldridge (1792-1861) and dated November 16, 1821. Imprint at the bottom of the certificate reads, "D. Raynerd Del. Saml. Hill Sculpt."

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.…

A Master Mason certificate issued by Morning Star Lodge of Worcester, Massachusetts, to Joseph Sprague and dated April 21 1812. Imprint at the bottom of the certificate reads, "D. Raynerd Del. Saml. Hill Sculpt."

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."

A lifetime membership certificate issued by the Massachusetts Consistory (Boston, Massachusetts) to Frederick Peter Wahlgren and dated April 30, 1903.

A lifetime membership certificate issued by Mount Olivet Chapter Rose Croix (Boston, Massachusetts) to Frederick Peter Wahlgren and dated January 1, 1903.

Life membership certificate issued by the Giles F. Yates Council (Boston, Massachusetts) to Fredrick Peter Wahlgren and dated January 1, 1903.

Life membership certificate issued by Boston Lafayette Lodge of Perfection to Fredrick Peter Wahlgren and dated January 1, 1903.

Life membership receipt issued by Valley of Boston to Fredrick Peter Wahlgren and dated December 31, 1902.

A Master Mason certificate issued by Union Lodge (Dorchester, Massachusetts) to Thomas Hudson. Dated February 15, 1799. Union Lodge was charted in 1796 by Grand Master Paul Revere.