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Letter from Persian Temple, No. 46, to Peter B. C. Brown, Jr. Dated July 25, 1967. In this letter, the leadership of Persian Temple, No. 46, announces the July 28, 1967, meeting for the improvement of Temple’s building. Reminds nobles planning to…

Letter from the St. John's Day Committee to Peter B. C. Brown, Jr. Dated June 12, 1967. In this letter, the Central District Masons of Indiana announce that they will hold the St. John’s Day observance at Mt. Paran Baptist Church in Indianapolis on…

Letter from Illustrious Recorder James L. Hill to Peter B. C. Brown, Jr. Dated April 19, 1967. In this letter, the Illustrious Recorder of Persian Temple, James L. Hill, informs Brown that his petition to the Shrine “will be balloted on Saturday,…

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, 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…

Letter from the Prince Hall Grand Chapter of Massachusetts. Dated January 14, 1975. This letter from the Prince Hall Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons invites Prince Hall Freemasons “to journey to Monrovia, Liberia, Africa, to witness and assist in…

Amateur minstrels show handbill. Dated February 25, 1907. This small handbill publicizes an amateur minstrels show held for the "benefit of the Colored Odd Fellows." Wilbur Miles, a world-renowned entertainer of mixed race descent, headlined the…

Letter from Sovereign Grand Commander Peter W. Ray to the Supreme Council. Dated September 1884. In this letter from Sovereign Grand Commander Peter W. Ray to the Supreme Council, Northern Masonic Jurisdiction, Ray provides a history of his Supreme…

Real photo postcard of Pollie Thomas. Dated between 1904 and 1918. This real photo postcard print or RPPC depicts Pollie Thomas of Staunton, Virginia, the Worthy Recorder of the Rose of Sharon Household of Ruth, No. 79. Printed on Azo paper.…

Real photo postcard of James Henry Thomas. Dated between 1907 and 1929. This real photo postcard print or RPPC depicts James Henry Thomas of Staunton, Virginia, a member of the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows. Printed on Noko paper. Embossment on…