Mt. Moriah Masonic Papers
Dates
2004
Creator
Dement, Harry
Summary/Abstract
These papers consist of photocopies of research materials and an album prepared to recognize and preserve the history of the Murfreesboro Mt. Moriah Masonic Lodge, located on Middle Tennessee Boulevard. To create this album, Dement researched the histories of several leading figures in the Murfreesboro Masons, culminating in biographical sketches of each.
Quantity/Physical Description
.5 linear foot
Language(s)
English
Repository
Albert Gore Research Center, Middle Tennessee State University, Murfreesboro, TN 37132, (615) 898-2632
Restrictions on Access
None
Copyright
It is presumed that corporate and individual copyrights in manuscripts, photographs, and other materials have been retained by the copyright owners. Copyright restrictions apply. Users of materials should seek necessary permissions from the copyright hol
Preferred Citation
(Box Number, Folder Number), Collection Name, Albert Gore Research Center, Middle Tennessee State University, Murfreesboro, Tennessee
Acquisition
Donated by Harry Dement, 2004
Processed By
Original processor undetermined
Arrangement
The first folders of these papers provide context for the album prepared by Harry Dement. From there, the folders are arranged according to their order in Dement’s album. The biographical sketches are ordered alphabetically.
Biographical Note
As part of an effort to honor past leaders of the Mt. Moriah Masonic Lodge in Murfreesboro, Harry Dement collected biographical and general historical information on the history of the Masons in Murfreesboro. From this research, he wrote brief biographical sketches of some of the Masonic leaders accompanied by their pictures and created a commemorative album. He entitled this album, “Masonic History of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.” The Mt. Moriah Masonic Lodge was founded in 1817, was inactive between 1838 and 1841, but has remained active since then. Notable members of that lodge were John P. Buchanan and Joseph Palmer.
Scope and Content
This collection contains photocopies of research materials and of the album created by Harry Dement to honor past leaders of the Mt. Moriah Masonic Lodge of Murfreesboro. All items are photocopies. There are also archival quality scans of the album located in the photograph collection, and a photocopy of the album is also located in the manuscript collection. Most other materials are copies of the research materials used by Harry Dement to create the album. There is also documentation of the dedication ceremony to honor the past leaders of the lodge and news coverage of both the album and the dedication ceremony.
Associated Materials
None
Related Collections
None
Subject Terms
Persons/Families
Dement, Harry, Buchanan, John Price, Burton, Hardy M., Butler, William Reuben, Byrn, Charles H., Carels, Joseph Stineford, Evans, Robert Lester, Fox, Henry Lee, Gerhardt, William Thomas, Lanius, Paul Fisher, Maney, Newton Cannon, Palmer, Joseph Benjamin,
Organizations/Corporate Names
Mt. Moriah Masonic Lodge
Places
Murfreesboro, Tennessee
Subjects (General)
Freemasonry Men’s’ Social Clubs Fraternal Organizations
Occupations
Material Types
Photocopies, Digital Scans
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