Yellow pin advertising the Damascus Temple. According to "damascusshrinemasons.org," the first chapter of this fraternal organization met in New York City in 1972. Their leader, "Dr. Fleming," moved to Rochester after serving in the Civil War. Fleming took some of the rites of masons and converted them to create rituals, including adoption of the red fez, worn by members. , undated
Item — Carton: 1, Object: 181
Content Description
From the Collection:
This collection consists of late 19th Century and early 20th Century pins related to Rochester New York. The material was collected by L. Warren Patterson of Spencerport, New York. The collection consists of pins and medals related to Rochester businesses, clubs, fraternal organizations, schools, special events, political campaigns, and veterans organizations. Other kinds of ephemera are also found in the collection, such as a shoehorn. Many of the pins were also manufactured in Rochester.
Dates
- Other: undated
Conditions Governing Access
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the collection.
Extent
1 Files ; 1 1/2 inches
Language of Materials
English
Repository Details
Part of the Office of the City Historian Repository
Contact:
115 South Ave.
Rochester 14604-1896 USA USA
585-428-8095
585-428-8353 (Fax)
christine.ridarsky@libraryweb.org
115 South Ave.
Rochester 14604-1896 USA USA
585-428-8095
585-428-8353 (Fax)
christine.ridarsky@libraryweb.org