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Membership card issued by Pride of Ohio Lodge, No. 80, to Roosevelt Scott, 1959
A membership card issued to Roosevelt Scott, with a statement of account on the reverse, granted by the Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Ohio.
Prince Hall Masonic temple postcard, undated
A black and white postcard with a view of the Prince Hall Masonic temple that stood on Tremont Street in Boston.
Grand United Order of Oddfellows Juvenile Branch Charter of the Household of Ruth, No. 59, 1898 March 22
The Grand United Order of Odd Fellows was, at one time, the largest Black fraternal order in the United States. In 1843, Peter Ogden and several other Black men were rejected from the white Independent Order of Odd Fellows. After receiving a charter…
Historical program for the dedication of the Pythian Temple of the Grand Lodge and Court of Michigan, 1952 September 21
This item contains numerous pictures of officers of the Grand Lodge of Michigan and the Grand Court of Michigan, Order of Calanthe. It also contains histories and pictures of officers of "blue" lodges and courts.
Pictorial review of East Rock Lodge, No. 141, Improved Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks of the World, 1957
This pictorial review documents the Golden Anniversary Celebration of the East Rock Lodge, No. 141, established in 1907. It includes photographs of the Grand Lodge Officers, General Chairman and Committee Charman, and assorted committees, as well as…
Fly to the 74th annual session program, 1967
Fly to the 74th annual session program. Dated 1967. This program describes the schedule of social events for the 74th annual session of the Prince Hall Shriners and the 56th annual session of the Daughters of Isis. Cleveland, Ohio, hosted the event,…
Trinity Lodge, No. 18, officers’ photograph, about 1966
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.…
Prince Hall Master Mason certificate issued by Trinity Lodge, No. 18, to Peter B. C. Brown, Jr., 1964 May 2
A Master Mason certificate issued by Trinity Lodge, No. 18, to Peter B. C. Brown, Jr., and dated May 2, 1964. Signed by Trinity Lodge’s Worshipful Master, Willie L. Crice, and its Secretary, Charlie C. Harvey, Jr.
Letter from Constantine Consistory, No. 25, to Peter B. C. Brown, Jr., 1968 March 1
Letter from Constantine Consistory, No. 25, to Peter B. C. Brown, Jr. Dated March 1, 1968. In this letter, Constantine Consistory, No. 25, reminds Brown of his non-payment of dues and offers a method for those who cannot pay their dues because of…
Letter from Constantine Consistory, No. 25, to Peter B. C. Brown, Jr., 1968 March 27
Letter from Constantine Consistory, No. 25, to Peter B. C. Brown, Jr. Dated March 27, 1968. In this letter, Constantine Consistory, No. 25, informs Brown that he is eligible to receive the Scottish Rite degrees on Friday, March 31, at the Prince Hall…
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Scottish Rite Temple, Jersey City, New Jersey
A colored photo postcard depiction of the Scottish Rite Temple of Jersey City, New Jersey. Publication date 1914. The caption on the front of the…