American Crusaders Grand Lodge of Mississippi constitution, circa 1870

Summary

Creator:

American Crusaders. Grand Lodge of Mississippi

Date:

circa 1870

Extent:

1 folder(s) (1 constitution)

Language:

English

Preferred citation:

American Crusaders Grand Lodge of Mississippi constitution, ms398, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of a handwritten copy of a constitution of the American Crusaders Grand Lodge of Mississippi (undated). The document sets forth the society's goals to protect the U.S. government and constitution from any "changes and innovations" of the "Republican or Radical party," to fight against such changes, and to uphold the supremacy of the white race.

Indexed terms

Subjects:

Men -- Mississippi -- Societies and clubs.
Constitutions.

Preferred citation:

American Crusaders Grand Lodge of Mississippi constitution, ms398, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.