Joseph P. Surace papers
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2371
Scope and Contents
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
Creator
- Surace, Joseph P. (Person)
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.
Conditions Governing Use
The library does not claim to control copyright for all materials in the collection. An individual depicted in a reproduction has privacy rights as outlined in Title 45 CFR, part 46 (Protection of Human Subjects). For further information, please review the J. Willard Marriott Library’s Use Agreement and Reproduction Request forms.
Biographical Sketch
Joseph P. Surace was active in masonic circles in the states of Washington and Utah over the span of several years. He served honorably in the U.S. Marine Corps. An avid runner, Joseph participated in three Boston marathons. In 1982 he received a B. S. in secondary education from the University of Nevada in Las Vegas.
Extent
6.25 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
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.
Arrangement
Arranged to the folder level.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated by Joseph P. Surace in 2007.
Anonymous donation (box 10) in 2011.
Anonymous donation (box 10) in 2011.
Processing Information
Processed by Roger V. Paxton in 2009.
Addendum processed (box 10) by Betsey Welland in 2013.
Addendum processed (box 10) by Betsey Welland in 2013.
Creator
- Surace, Joseph P. (Person)
- Title
- Inventory of the Joseph P. Surace papers
- Author
- Finding aid created by Roger V. Paxton.
- Date
- 2009 (last modified: 2020)
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid written in English.
Revision Statements
- 2013: Finding aid revised and re-encoded by Betsey Welland to include an addendum to the collection.
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