Knights Templar (Masonic order), Grand Commandery (Ga.) records, 1896, 1901-1902

Summary

Creator:
Knights Templar (Masonic order). Grand Commandery (Ga.)
Date:
1896, 1901-1902
Extent:
0.4 Linear Feet (1 box)
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Knights Templar (Masonic order), Grand Commandery (Ga.) records, MS 1161. Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of records of the Office of the Grand Commandery of the Knights Templar of Georgia from 1896-1902. The correspondence, addressed to Earnest A. Cutts while he held the office of Grand Commander, mainly pertains to arrangements for the 28th Triennial Conclave of the Knights Templar held in Louisville, Kentucky on August 27-31, 1901. The collection also contains correspondence regarding temple business, applications for membership, and a visitor's register for the August meeting.

Biographical / historical:

The Knights Templar, a masonic organization whose predecessors were soldiers fighting for the Christian faith during the crusades and other religious wars, was established in the United States in 1816. The Georgia Grand Commandery was organized on April 12, 1860.

Access and use restrictions

Preferred citation:

Knights Templar (Masonic order), Grand Commandery (Ga.) records, MS 1161. Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, University of Georgia Libraries.