Masonic Grand Lodge of North Dakota Historical Collection
Collection
Identifier: Mss 1942
Scope and Content
This North Dakota Masonic Temple Collection is a valuable reference collection covering almost all facets of Red River Valley history and to some extent North Dakota. It is comprised mainly of newspaper clippings although there are some pamphlets, brochures and manuscripts. Unfortunately, many items are not dated or the source is not indicated.
This collection was gathered and maintained by the Masonic Temple library over many years. The index was, also compiled by the library although some additional indexing has been done by the Institute staff. This printed index follows basically the format of the original card index and very little changes have been made, although the Institute staff is aware there are some inconsistencies and backward phrases used. Hopefully the user of this index will keep these factors in mind.
This collection was gathered and maintained by the Masonic Temple library over many years. The index was, also compiled by the library although some additional indexing has been done by the Institute staff. This printed index follows basically the format of the original card index and very little changes have been made, although the Institute staff is aware there are some inconsistencies and backward phrases used. Hopefully the user of this index will keep these factors in mind.
Dates
- ca. 1880-ca. 1960.
Creator
- Freemasons. Grand Lodge of North Dakota. (Organization)
Access
The collection is open under the rules and regulations of the NDSU Archives.
Copyrights
Copyrights to this collection is held by the NDSU Archives or the original creator.
History
“Here you can learn about North Dakota Freemasonry and the many ways in which its members strive to become better men by living the Masonic tenets of Brotherly Love, Relief, and Truth. These tenets are taught through degrees that are presentations of allegory and symbolism which contain lessons sent down to us from times past but are still an important part of life in a civilized society today.
We are not a secret society. All of our ancient rituals and modes of recognition can be read about in libraries or seen on the Internet. Our true secrets come to each of us through wisdom gained by personally following the way of Masonry, and these valuable secrets cannot be found in libraries or on the Internet.
Freemasonry is the oldest and largest fraternal organization in the world. Many of the founding fathers of this nation were Masons, including thirteen signers of the Constitution. Fourteen U.S. Presidents were Brother Masons beginning with George Washington. Over 4 Million of us in the U.S., coming from diverse ethnic, religious, vocational, and political backgrounds, continue to build this fraternity on the cornerstones of friendship, benevolence, and self-improvement.” Biography sourced from Grand Lodge of North Dakota (ndmasons.com)
We are not a secret society. All of our ancient rituals and modes of recognition can be read about in libraries or seen on the Internet. Our true secrets come to each of us through wisdom gained by personally following the way of Masonry, and these valuable secrets cannot be found in libraries or on the Internet.
Freemasonry is the oldest and largest fraternal organization in the world. Many of the founding fathers of this nation were Masons, including thirteen signers of the Constitution. Fourteen U.S. Presidents were Brother Masons beginning with George Washington. Over 4 Million of us in the U.S., coming from diverse ethnic, religious, vocational, and political backgrounds, continue to build this fraternity on the cornerstones of friendship, benevolence, and self-improvement.” Biography sourced from Grand Lodge of North Dakota (ndmasons.com)
Extent
6 Linear Feet (6 linear ft.)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
The Masonic Grand Lodge of North Dakota Historical Collection contains historical clippings and information acquired by the Grand Lodge Library over many years prior to its donation to NDSU Archives.
Provenance
Donated by Masonic Grand Lodge of North Dakota, 1976 (Acc. 1942).
Separated Photographs
The photographs that constitute this collection were removed and made its own collection (Photoaph 1942)
Property Rights
The NDSU Archives owns the property rights to this collection.
Creator
- Freemasons. Grand Lodge of North Dakota. (Organization)
- Title
- Finding Aid to the Masonic Grand Lodge of North Dakota Historical Collection
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Institute for Regional Studies Repository
Contact:
West Building N
3551 7th Avenue North
Fargo North Dakota 58102 United States
ndsu.archives@ndsu.edu
West Building N
3551 7th Avenue North
Fargo North Dakota 58102 United States
ndsu.archives@ndsu.edu