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  • Collection: African American Freemasonry & Fraternalism

Real photo postcard of James Henry Thomas, between 1907 and 1929

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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…

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.…

Prince Hall Master Mason traveling certificate issued by Adelphic Union Lodge, No. 14, to John Thomas Allen, 1917 April 24

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A traveling certificate for John Thomas Allen, a Prince Hall Master Mason, issued by Adelphic Union Lodge, No. 14, of New York, New York.

Prince Hall Master Mason certificate issued to Russell L. Randolph, 1962 May 10

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A Prince Hall Master Mason certificate issued by the Grand Lodge of New York to Russell L. Randolph of Lebanon Lodge, No. 54. Dated May 10, 1962. Signed by both the Grand Master for New York, Dr. Richard H. Stitt, and the Grand Secretary, Alton L.…

Prince Hall Master Mason certificate issued by Trinity Lodge, No. 18, to Peter B. C. Brown, Jr., 1964 May 2

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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.

Prince Hall Master Mason certificate issued by Hermon Lodge, No. 21, to Theodore Gleghorn, 1921 October 10

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A Prince Hall Master Mason certificate issued by Hermon Lodge, No. 21, to Theodore Gleghorn. Dated October 10, 1921. Signed by Hermon Lodge’s Worshipful Master Charles Murdock and Secretary P. B. French. Imprint at the bottom of the certificate…

Prince Hall Masonic temple postcard, undated

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A black and white postcard with a view of the Prince Hall Masonic temple that stood on Tremont Street in Boston.

Prince Hall Masonic Home: Rock Island, Ill., postcard, about 1927

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A photographic postcard print of the new Prince Hall Masonic Home of Rock Island, Illinois. Dated about 1927. This real photo postcard print or RPPC depicts main entrance of the new Prince Hall Masonic Home of Rock Island, Illinois, shortly after its…

Prince Hall Masonic Home: Rock Island, Ill., postcard, about 1927

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A photographic postcard print of the new Prince Hall Masonic Home of Rock Island, Illinois. Dated about 1927. This real photo postcard print or RPPC depicts the reverse of the new Prince Hall Masonic Home of Rock Island, Illinois, shortly after its…

Pictorial review of East Rock Lodge, No. 141, Improved Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks of the World, 1957

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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…