Bound transcription of letters by Herman John Bürger and Willoughby DaCosta, after 1868
Dates
- Creation: after 1868
Scope and Contents
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
- From the Collection: Bürger, Herman John (Person)
- From the Collection: Freemasons (Organization)
Restrictions on access
Collection is open for research; also available digitally. One fragile item is closed.
Extent
From the Series: 3.75 Linear Feet (3 containers)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Physical Description
The book originally contained seven letters between Herman John Bürger and Willoughby DaCosta, but the letters written by Bürger were removed prior to acquisition.
Repository Details
Part of the John J. Burns Library Repository
John J. Burns Library
Boston College
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Chestnut Hill MA 02467 United States
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