Nebraska Grand Lodge of the Free and Accepted Masons [RG5417.AM]

NEBRASKA STATE HISTORICAL SOCIETY MANUSCRIPT FINDING AID

RG5417.AM:  Nebraska Grand Lodge of the Free and Accepted Masons

Records: 1863-2003
Nebraska: Fraternal organization
Size:  8.5 cu.ft.; 10 boxes + oversize

BACKGROUND NOTE

The following background information is taken from the website of the Grand Lodge of Nebraska:

“The Grand Lodge of Nebraska was chartered in 1857 when Nebraska Lodge No. 184 (chartered from the Grand Lodge of Illinois), Giddings Lodge No. 156 (chartered from the Grand Lodge of Missouri) and Capitol Lodge No. 101 (chartered from the Grand Lodge of Iowa) came together to form the Grand Lodge of Nebraska.”

“Upon formation, these three Masonic Lodges who first comprised the Grand Lodge would go on to become “Nebraska Lodge No. 1,” “Western Star Lodge No. 2,” and “Capitol Lodge No. 3,” respectively. Since its formation in 1857, the Grand Lodge has grown to represent 134 “Subordinate Lodges” and has reached almost every city and county of this great state; From Omaha in the east, to Chadron in the west.”

SCOPE AND CONTENT NOTE

The collection consists of ten boxes of records, as well as oversized materials, relating to the Nebraska Grand Lodge of the Free and Accepted Masons.  The records date from approximately 1863 to 2003 and include by-laws, correspondence, proceedings, financial information, newsletters, membership materials and some individual lodge records.  The collection is unprocessed, but a basic inventory is available.  Note:  See the photo and audio components for related materials.

INVENTORY

Box 1
Folder

1. Special Committee on Business Affairs – Nebraska Grand Lodge 1957
2. Funeral Service Directions; Records of Death; National Railroad Adjustment Board – 1955 – ? Records, Letters, etc. by and to Judge Edward F. Carter
3. AM: Nebraska Grand Lodge – Records, Correspondence, Financial Records, etc. 1960
4. Scottish Rite Committee 1961 – 1963, 1964?
5. Loose Material – Copy – Red Cross of Constantine
6. General Masonic File – Correspondence, Forms, Etc.
7. Loose Material (Rituals, Letters, Notes)
8. General Works (Correspondence, Notes; Many Dates)
9. Masonic Home
10. Nebraska Lodge #1 – Omaha
11. Nemaha Valley Lodge #4 – Brownville
12. Plattsmouth Lodge #6 – Plattsmouth
13. Fremont Lodge #15 – Fremont
14. Lincoln Lodge #19 – Lincoln
15. Platte Valley Lodge # 32 – North Platte
16. Ashlar Lodge #33 – Grand Island
17. Northern Light Lodge # 41 – Stanton
18. Hastings Lodge #50 – Hastings
19. Lancaster Lodge #54 – Lincoln
20. Hooper Lodge #72 – Hooper
21. Cedar Lodge #89 – Fullerton
22. Shelton Lodge #99 – Shelton
23. Wymore Lodge #104 – Wymore
24. Springfield Lodge #112 – Louisville
25. Ogallala Lodge #159 – Ogallala
26. Mason City Lodge #170 – Mason City
27. East Lincoln #210 – Lincoln
28. Cable Lodge #225 – Arnold
29. Mitchell Lodge #263 – Mitchell
30. Florence Lodge #281 – Omaha
31. Liberty Lodge #300 – Lincoln
32. Mid West Lodge #317 – Hastings
33. Bellevue Lodge #325 – Bellevue
34. Correspondence Dealing with Robert French 1921-1923
35. Sheets, Frank
36. Correspondence, Receipts, Business Papers 1908-1940

Box 2
Folder

1. The Builder Magazine 1915-1930
2. Correspondence 1888-1908
3. Correspondence, Certificates 1908-1927
4. Symbolism
5. Correspondence 1913-1920
6. Correspondence 1881-1912
7. Palmer, Harry O.
8. Correspondence, Misc. Years C. 1890
9. Correspondence: Carter, Edward
10. Booklets
11. Proceedings
12. Speech Notes
13. Approval of Bylaws
14. Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rites of Freemasonry (Neb.)
15. Proceedings – Order of the Eastern Star – Grand Chapter of Nebraska 1972

Box 3
Folder

1. William R. Bowen, Omaha, NE Personal and Private Letters Sent Apr 4, 1878 to Nov. 4, 1886
2. Letters Sent by William R. Bowen – January 17, 1871 to Nov. 12, 1872 Less Nov 4, 1886 to May 27, 1895

Box 4
Folder

1. Rainbows
2. Jobs
3. Shrine
4. Tall Cedars of L.
5. R.O. of Jesteps
6. Membership Applications
7. History – Monitor Lodge UD 29 July 1863 – 21 June 1866
8. Nebr. Soc. For Masonic Research Newsletter
9. Articles – Unclassified
10. Rough Drafts for Review
11. Symbolism
12. Slide Talks
13. Letters to J.E.P.J.
14. Letters from J.E.P.J.
15. The Notepad
16. Emessay Notes
17. Short Talk B.
18. Masonic Service Association
19. Demolays

Box 5
Folder

1. Freemasonry
2. Book of Sacred Laws
3. Commandary – K.T.
4. Ritual
5. Apron
6. Table Lodge
7. Newsletters from Different States
8. Prince Hall
9. Newsletters
10. Slides

Box 6
Folder

1. Genealogy
2. Hiram Abif
3. Eastern Star & Other Women’s Organizations
4. O.E.S.
5. Masonic Clothing
6. Denmark
7. Grotto
8. Charges
9. Landmarks
10. Status Reports
11. Working Tools
12. Where are Traveling
13. Secret Societies
14. A.F. & A.M. & Catholic
15. Summons
16. Poems
17. Plays
18. Whither are We Traveling
19. Royal Arch
20. Council
21. Scottish Rite
22. “Blue” Lodge
23. Society Emblems
24. Masons in Government
25. By-Laws
26. Masonic Library

Box 7
Folder

1. Masonic Publications
2. Indians
3. Gov. Burt
4. Bank Statements
5. Nebraska Masonic Lodges
6. The Nebraska Masonic Home
7. Pictures/LWVN
8. Women and Groups
9. Masonry in Nebraska

Box 8
Folder

1. Summit Lodge No. 7
2. Colorado
3. Colorado, pt. 2
4. Colorado, pt. 3
5. Colorado A, pt. 1
6. Colorado A, pt. 2
7. History of the Grand Lodge Jewels
8. Annual Communication, 5857-5859

Box 9
Folder

1. Annual Communication, 5860-5861
2. Annual Communication, 5862-5863
3. The Work, pt. 1
4. The Work, pt. 2
5. Indian Territory
6. Jordan Gold Medal

Box 10
Folder

1. Black Book, 1885
2. Black Book, 1886
3. Black Book, 1886-1887
4. Black Book, 1887
5. Ritual Book – James R. Cain, Jr.
6. Nebraska Masonic War Service Committee, etc.
7. Miscellany
8. Hiram Club of Lincoln, Nebraska newsletter, 2002-2003  (2003.0456)
9. Misc. charters, certificates and drawings of Masonic symbols (see oversize)

Subject headings:

Fraternal organizations
Freemasonry
Freemasons
Freemasons. Grand Lodge of Nebraska

Acc. 2005.0106

Revised TMM 02-17-2016