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James Gibson letter

 Collection — manuscript box: 13 - folder 1
Identifier: 47-1-m.305

Scope and content

Letter from James Gibson, Grand Master of Masons to Clinton F. Paige, in regard to Masonic ceremonies at the cornerstone laying of Cornell University, June 6, 1869.

Dates

  • 1869.

Creator

Language of Material

In English.

Biographical / Historical

When the cornerstone for McGraw Hall was laid in 1869, the event was presided by the New York State Superintendent of Public Instruction, with a Masonic Ceremonial by the Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of the State of New York with the Knights Templar as escort.

Extent

1 items. (1 item.)

Description rules
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Script of description
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Repository Details

Part of the Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections Repository

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