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Letter from C. W. Tait to Bürger, 1877 July 13

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 2
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...
Restrictions on access

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

Dates: 1877 July 13

Opening and closing of lodge, probably late 1800s

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 6
Scope and Contents From the Series:

This series contains a variety of papers which shed light on the secret ceremonies and structure of masonry.

Restrictions on access

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

Dates: probably late 1800s

Knights of the East and West initiation, probably late 1800s

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 12
Scope and Contents From the Series:

This series contains a variety of papers which shed light on the secret ceremonies and structure of masonry.

Restrictions on access

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

Dates: probably late 1800s

Bound transcription of letters by Herman John Bürger and Willoughby DaCosta, after 1868

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 1
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...
Restrictions on access

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

Dates: after 1868

Speech invoking allegorical death, possibly for Master Mason initiation ceremony, probably late 1800s

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 8
Scope and Contents From the Series:

This series contains a variety of papers which shed light on the secret ceremonies and structure of masonry.

Restrictions on access

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

Dates: probably late 1800s

Two unidentified ceremonies, probably late 1800s

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 10
Scope and Contents From the Series:

This series contains a variety of papers which shed light on the secret ceremonies and structure of masonry.

Restrictions on access

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

Dates: probably late 1800s

Correspondence requesting admission, 1879

 Series — Box: 1, Folder: 27
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...
Restrictions on access

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

Dates: 1879

Installation of David DaCosta as Immediate Past Master, probably late 1800s

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 5
Scope and Contents From the Series:

This series contains a variety of papers which shed light on the secret ceremonies and structure of masonry.

Restrictions on access

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

Dates: probably late 1800s

Unidentified ceremony, possibly a lodge inspection, probably late 1800s

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 26
Scope and Contents From the Series:

This series contains a variety of papers which shed light on the secret ceremonies and structure of masonry.

Restrictions on access

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

Dates: probably late 1800s

Anderdon, W.H., SJ. "Secret Societies: A Quiet Talk About Them" pamphlet published in London by Burns & Oates, 1882

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 28
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...
Restrictions on access

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

Dates: 1882

Initiation ceremonies, probably late 1800s

 File — Multiple Containers
Scope and Contents From the Series:

This series contains a variety of papers which shed light on the secret ceremonies and structure of masonry.

Restrictions on access

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

Dates: probably late 1800s

Pledge of fidelity and associated ceremonies, probably late 1800s

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 7
Scope and Contents From the Series:

This series contains a variety of papers which shed light on the secret ceremonies and structure of masonry.

Restrictions on access

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

Dates: probably late 1800s

Exhortation after initiation, probably late 1800s

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 3
Scope and Contents From the Series:

This series contains a variety of papers which shed light on the secret ceremonies and structure of masonry.

Restrictions on access

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

Dates: probably late 1800s

Third Degree: Master Mason, probably late 1800s

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 9
Scope and Contents From the Series:

This series contains a variety of papers which shed light on the secret ceremonies and structure of masonry.

Restrictions on Access

This item is closed due to fragility; access is limited to the digitized copy.

Dates: probably late 1800s

Installation of Officers and Fourth Degree, 1871, undated, 1871

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 11
Scope and Contents From the Series:

This series contains a variety of papers which shed light on the secret ceremonies and structure of masonry.

Restrictions on access

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

Dates: 1871, undated; 1871

Prince of Jerusalem, Knights of the East and West, and Grand Chapter of the Rose Cross notebook, probably late 1800s

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 14
Scope and Contents From the Series:

This series contains a variety of papers which shed light on the secret ceremonies and structure of masonry.

Restrictions on access

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

Dates: probably late 1800s

Prince of Jerusalem, probably late 1800s

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 13
Scope and Contents From the Series:

This series contains a variety of papers which shed light on the secret ceremonies and structure of masonry.

Restrictions on access

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

Dates: probably late 1800s

Mark Master, probably late 1800s

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 15
Scope and Contents From the Series:

This series contains a variety of papers which shed light on the secret ceremonies and structure of masonry.

Restrictions on access

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

Dates: probably late 1800s

Most Excellent Master, Royal Arch Captain, Captains of the Several Veils, and Royal Arch Mason notebook, probably late 1800s

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 16
Scope and Contents From the Series:

This series contains a variety of papers which shed light on the secret ceremonies and structure of masonry.

Restrictions on access

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

Dates: probably late 1800s

Royal Arch Mason, probably late 1800s

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 18-23
Scope and Contents From the Series:

This series contains a variety of papers which shed light on the secret ceremonies and structure of masonry.

Restrictions on access

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

Dates: probably late 1800s

Royal Arch Mason and three veils, probably late 1800s

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 24
Scope and Contents From the Series:

This series contains a variety of papers which shed light on the secret ceremonies and structure of masonry.

Restrictions on access

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

Dates: probably late 1800s

Three Veils, probably late 1800s

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 25
Scope and Contents From the Series:

This series contains a variety of papers which shed light on the secret ceremonies and structure of masonry.

Restrictions on access

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

Dates: probably late 1800s

Order of Red Cross, probably late 1800s

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 17
Scope and Contents From the Series:

This series contains a variety of papers which shed light on the secret ceremonies and structure of masonry.

Restrictions on access

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

Dates: probably late 1800s