Browse Items (293 total)

  • Collection: Selections from the Van Gorden-Williams Library & Archives

Letter from Cardinal Richard Cushing to Justice Carl E. Wahlstrom, 1970 October 30

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A letter from Cardinal Richard Cushing to Justice Carl E. Wahlstrom. Dated October 30, 1970. In this letter, Cardinal Cushing, the Archbishop of Boston, thanks Wahlstrom for his “beautiful letter” and expresses his concerns regarding retirement.…

The midnight knell : a poem, 1881 September 20

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The Midnight Knell, a poem. Dated September 20, 1881. This poem by Henry C. Dane memorializes the death of President James A. Garfield. Imprint at bottom of the broadside reads, "Published by N. W. Appleton, 7 School Street."

Letter from John Davan to Columbian Lodge, 1797

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Letter from John Davan to Columbian Lodge. Dated 1797. This letter from John Davans petitions Columbian Lodge for relief that will allow him to travel to Salem, Massachusetts, from Boston.

The Webster Vase engraving, 1838

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The Webster Vase engraving. Dated 1838. This engraving depicts the Webster Vase, a silver vase presented by the citizens of Boston to their U.S. Senator, Daniel Webster. Below the depiction of the vase is an extract from Senator Webster’s January…

Denver Chapter Halloween costume dance invitation, 1937 October 29

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Denver Chapter Halloween costume dance invitation. Dated October 29, 1937. This invitation from Denver Chapter, Order of DeMolay, invites Robert G. Millikin of Denver, Colorado, and lady to its Halloween costume dance at the Scottish Rite Temple.

Member card issued to David J. Morgan by the Grand Council, Order of DeMolay, 1925

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A membership card issued to David J. Morgan by the Grand Council, Order of DeMolay, from the Crusade Chapter, No. 87.

Patent issued by the Grand Council to form Middlesex Chapter, 1924 May 23

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A patent issued by the Grand Council to form the Middlesex Chapter of the Order of De Molay for Boys.

Leominster Chapter correspondence packet, 1954 September

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Leominster Chapter correspondence packet. Dated September 1954. This correspondence packet from Leominster Chapter includes a copy of the Chapter's by-laws and an issue of its September Bulletin, which outlines the Chapter's upcoming business…

DeMolay tri-chapter outing flyer, 1955 August

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DeMolay tri-chapter outing flyer. Dated August 1955. This flyer created by the DeMolay Chapters of Ayer, Fitchburg, and Leominster advertises an outing held at Duncanson's Grove at Lancaster, Massachusetts. Provides a schedule of events, contact…

Leominster Chapter correspondence packet, 1956 March

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Leominster Chapter correspondence packet. Dated March 1956. This correspondence packet from Leominster Chapter contains copies of its Chapter News and Chapter Bulletin for the month of March 1956. Topics include a schedule of events and Chapter news…