Freemasonry in France, Prussia and Germany
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
- From the Collection: Surace, Joseph P. (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the J. Willard Marriott Library Special Collections Repository
Contact:
295 South 1500 East
Salt Lake City Utah 84112 United States
801-581-8863
special@library.utah.edu
295 South 1500 East
Salt Lake City Utah 84112 United States
801-581-8863
special@library.utah.edu