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Anti-Masonry in the World and in the United States

 Series

Scope and Contents

From the Collection: The Joseph P. Surace papers (1831-2002) are comprised of periodical articles, newspaper clippings, book reviews, proceedings of masonic grand lodges and masonic society publications. The collection focuses upon the history of Freemasonry in the United States, Canada and several European countries. Articles pertaining to masonic historical research and obituaries of prominent masons can be found in box 1. Box 2 contains information concerning the origins of Freemasonry, its relationship with religion, masonic law, and masonic attitudes towards Jews. Materials related to the history of Freemasonry in the United States with particular emphasis upon the state of Utah are stored in box 3. Box 4 possesses a variety of sources concentrating upon the issues of the legitimacy and the recognition of African-American lodges and the history of African-American Freemasonry. Discussions of and reports about the history of the anti-masonic movement and its activities can be viewed in box 5. Boxes 6, 7 and 8 house excerpts from masonic publications which detail the historical development of Freemasonry in Canada, Europe and throughout the world.

Dates

  • 1831-2002

Conditions Governing Access

Twenty-four hour advanced notice encouraged. Materials must be used on-site. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law.

Extent

From the Collection: 6.25 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Creator

Repository Details

Part of the J. Willard Marriott Library Special Collections Repository

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