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Herman John Bürger, 1868 - 1878

 Series
Series I: Herman John Bürger, 1868 - 1878

Dates

  • Creation: 1868 - 1878

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

The Grand Lodge of East Jamaica Freemason collection documents Masonic practice in late-1800s Jamaica. It includes papers belonging to Herman John Bürger, including correspondence and membership papers. Also includes a bound book of transcribed correspondence between Bürger and Willoughby DaCosta about Freemasonry which appears to be didactic, although only the letters from DaCosta remain. This collection contains correspondence, notes detailing the secret ceremonies and structure of Masonry (inducing Scottish Rite and York Rite), membership certificates, and a Catholic anti-Masonic pamphlet on secret societies. Notes detailing ceremonies and structure include handwritten notebooks and loose papers, possibly written by different people.

Creator

Restrictions on access

Collection is open for research; also available digitally. One fragile item is closed.

Extent

3.75 Linear Feet (3 containers)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Arrangement

Chronological.

Repository Details

Part of the John J. Burns Library Repository

Contact:
John J. Burns Library
Boston College
140 Commonwealth Avenue
Chestnut Hill MA 02467 United States
617-552-4861