Created by
International Free and Accepted Modern Masons, Inc. and Order of the Eastern Star, American, founded 1950
Subject of
International Free and Accepted Modern Masons, Inc. and Order of the Eastern Star, American, founded 1950
Banks, William Venoid, American, 1903 - 1985
Signed by
Davis, J. J.
Date
1950-1957
Medium
ink on paper
Dimensions
H x W: 11 × 8 1/2 in. (27.9 × 21.6 cm)
Description
Form letter from the International F. & A.M. Masons. The letter is printed in black ink on International F. & A.M. Masons letterhead printed in blue. It is addressed [Dear Friend:] and begins [International Masons is making a special appeal to get the cooperation of ministers. With the cooperation of these ministers we can provide financial aid for you and job opportunities, for our people.] The letter encourages distributing enclosed leaflets [not included]. The letter is signed by J.J. Davis, Executive Secretary, and also lists William V. Banks, founder. The paper has two crease lines from being folded. The reverse is blank.
Place made
Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, United States, North and Central America
Classification
Documents and Manuscripts
Type
form letters
Topic
Associations and institutions
Correspondence
Freemasonry
Religion
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Stokes/Washington Family
Object number
2017.14.6
Restrictions & Rights
Public domain
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5daa0f124-4ea2-4246-ade2-6e1265e1f1a1

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