John Thomas Alderman papers, 1914 and undated, [manuscript].

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John Thomas Alderman papers, 1914 and undated, [manuscript].

Correspondence of John Alderman relating to his position as Masonic leader and articles and lectures written by Alderman on various topics. Correspondence between Alderman and various Masons includes information about members, dues, conferences, initiations, conferring of degrees, officer elections, resignations, expulsion of members for various reasons, and the distribution of philanthropic funds. Included are several undated articles and lectures Alderman wrote on topics such as the history of the Masons, the history of the Netherlands, American national songs, famous jewels, the business of education, the role of the family, and the Civil War.

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