Created by
Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Massachusetts, American, founded 1847
Received by
Gates, Otis A. Jr.
Subject of
Freemasonry, American, founded 1730
Owned by
Gates, Annie Maude, American, 1911 - 2010
Date
1946
Medium
ink on paper
Dimensions
H x W: 17 1/16 x 14 1/16 in. (43.3 x 35.7 cm)
Description
A certificate of initiation for Otis A. Gates Jr. into the Rising Sun Masonic Lodge a part of the Most (M.) Worshipful (W.) Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Massachusetts. The certificate includes two pillars with intricate designs and calligraphy lettering. At the top of the document there is a globe with a letter "G" above it and around the globe is the phrase: [TO ALL FREE AND ACCEPTED MASONS]. The document is signed by members of the lodge. On the lower right portion of the document is a blue ribbon seal. The back of the certificate is blank.
Classification
Documents and Manuscripts
Type
certificates
Topic
Associations and institutions
Communities
Freemasonry
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift in Memory of Annie M. and Otis A. Gates, Jr.
Object number
2011.95
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd573bd9a02-790a-40d1-bcb0-068c48ba0702

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