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Letter from the United Societies, Inc., to Jephtha Lodge, No. 11, 1920 December 1
A letter from the United Societies, Inc., to Jephtha Lodge, No. 11. Dated December 1, 1920. In this letter, Samuel E. Robinson, the President and Trustee of the United Societies, Inc., provides a brief financial and status report for the United…
Letter from William Tillman to Jephtha Lodge, No. 11, 1920 August 14
A letter from William Tillman to Jephtha Lodge, No. 11. Dated August 14, 1920. In this letter, Tillman provides his account of Reverend B. T. Perkins’ sermon at the seventy-second annual St. John’s Day service, held at the Lyric Auditorium in…
Letter of introduction from St. John’s Lodge, 1912 April 9
A letter of introduction for African American Freemason Arthur C. Johnson from St. John’s Lodge, No. 29. Dated April 9, 1912. In this letter of introduction, the Worshipful Master and Secretary of St. John’s Lodge certify that Arthur C. Johnson has…
Letter of recommendation from Grand Master Dennis A. Jones for Alexander Carter, 1900 August 5
A letter of recommendation from Grand Master Dennis A. Jones for Alexander Carter. Dated August 5, 1900. In this letter, Grand Master Jones certifies Carter is in good standing as a Master Mason and recommends his acceptance to a subordinate lodge in…
Medical certification letter for J. W. Gee, 1906 August 26
A medical certification letter issued by Doctor Eugene T. Butler for J. W. Gee. Dated August 26, 1906. In this letter, Doctor Eugene T. Butler certifies that he has examined Gee and finds him eligible for membership in any fraternal society. Butler’s…
Membership application of Robert Edward Creighton, about 1915
A membership application for Robert Edward Creighton. Dated about 1915. In this document, Creighton, a charter member of Jephtha Lodge, No. 11, reapplies for membership.
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.
Membership certificate issued by Golden Gate Lodge, No. 2007, to William Wesley, 1888 February 15
A membership certificate issued by Golden Gate Lodge, No. 2007, of San Francisco, California, to William Wesley. Dated February 15, 1888. Imprint under the graphic reads, "Entered according to Act of Congress 1878 by Wm. M. T. Forrester in the Office…
Membership certificate issued by the Ancient Order of Foresters Friendly Society to Allie H. Smith, 1910 January 21
A membership certificate issued by the Ancient Order of Foresters Friendly Society to Allie H. Smith of Court Frederick Douglass, No. 8496. Dated January 21, 1910. Research indicates that Court Frederick Douglass was located in Boston,…
Minutes of Jephtha Lodge, No. 11, 1923 May 23
The minutes of Jephtha Lodge, No. 11. Dated May 23, 1923. This document from the official minutes of Jephtha Lodge, No. 11, summarizes Past Grand Master Joseph E. Hatcher's visit to the lodge on May 23, 1923. During his lecture, Grand Master Hatcher…
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Engrossed copy of the Letters of Constitution for the Supreme Council for the Northern District of the United States of America (i.e. Supreme Council, 33°, Northern Masonic Jurisdiction), 1813 August 5
Also known as the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction’s charter, warrant, or “Birth Certificate,” this formal certificate was likely made in 1814. John…