Mount Scopus Lodge (Malden, Mass.) Records
Scope and Content Note
This collection contains the by-laws, two concert programs and a historical booklet that provides additional background information on the Lodge.
Dates
- 1930-1942
Creator
- Mount Scopus Lodge (Malden, Mass.) (Organization)
Language of Materials
The collection is in English.
Access Restrictions
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Use Restrictions
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Historical Note
Mount Scopus Lodge in Malden, Massachusetts was a Masonic Lodge established in 1930 by Bertram E. Green and George Kramer. Named for the mountain from which Roman legions and crusaders conducted their assaults on Jerusalem, the Lodge had a strong following in the first ten years of their existence.
Their first Master was Richard Hardwick, who served from 1930-1931, followed by Elbridge Gerry Davis (1932-1933), William R. Gilman (1934-1935), Bertram E. Green (1936-1937), Edward I. Adelman (1938-1939) and Jacob J. Glazin (1940-1941?). Numerous officers and masons are listed in the historical booklet in the collection.
References
- Materials from the collection.
Chronology
- 1930
- Mount Scopus Lodge established by Bertram E. Green and George Kramer.
- 1940-1941(?)
- Jacob J. Glazin serves as Master of the Lodge.
- 1930-1931
- Richard Hardwick serves as Master of the Lodge.
- 1932-1933
- Elbridge Gerry Davis serves as Master of the Lodge.
- 1934-1935
- William R. Gilman serves as Master of the Lodge.
- 1936-1937
- Bertram E. Green serves as Master of the Lodge.
- 1938-1939
- Edward I. Adelman serves as Master of the Lodge.
Extent
0.25 linear feet (1 half-manuscript box)
Abstract
Mount Scopus Lodge in Malden, Massachusetts was a Masonic Lodge established in 1930 by Bertram E. Green and George Kramer. Named for the mountain from which Roman legions and crusaders conducted their assaults on Jerusalem, the Lodge had a strong following in the first ten years of their existence. This collection contains by-laws, concert programs, and a booklet with a historical sketch.
Physical Location
Located in Boston, Mass.
Acquisition Information
Accession information is unknown.
Processing Information
Reprocessed by Stephanie Call, 2010
- Title
- Guide to the Mount Scopus Lodge (Malden, Mass.) Records, I-453
- Author
- Reprocessed by Stephanie Call
- Date
- 2010
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
Repository Details
Part of the Wyner Family Jewish Heritage Center at American Ancestors Repository