Kershaw Lodge No

For sale is a rare historical Freemasonry documentary from Kershaw Lodge No. 3838, Province of Lancashire (Eastern Division), dating from 1959. This original historic volume documents the life and activities of the Lodge in Ashton-under-Lyne, Lancashire, England, and contains an extensive compilation of contemporary printed materials, directories, invitations, event programs, and personal entries. The cover clearly indicates: KERSHAW LODGE No. 3838 1959 Inside, there are numerous original documents directly related to the Lodge. Notably, details of the office-holders and members of that time, as well as documents under the master at that time, Bro. George Bamford. Among the materials included are, among others: - Directories of the Officers of the Kershaw Lodge - Names and roles of the Lodge members at that time - Lists of former Masters of the Lodge - Official invitations and notices for Lodge events - Agendas and minutes of meetings - Information on the Lodge’s activities in the years 1959 and 1960 - original invitation or program for the Festival of St. John (The Evangelist) on 9 February 1960 - program of the Ladies' Evening of 17 October 1959 at Albert House, Ashton-under-Lyne - further historical event documents and printed matter - a contemporaneous Christmas card with Freemasonic design - numerous handwritten entries and signatures on the documents - decorative Freemason emblems, crests and colored illustrations Particularly interesting is the original program of the “Ladies' Evening,” which features a colorful illustration. Also notable are the numerous handwritten names and signatures that give the copy a very personal and historical character. The documentation is complete in its historical compilation and offers an authentic insight into the organization, membership structure, and social activities of an English Freemasonry lodge around 1959/1960. Condition The copy is in aged-used condition. The dark blue cover shows visible signs of wear, rubbing, and minor damage along edges and corners. The paper has aged, yellowed, and shows occasional browning or foxing. Some pages show light creases and signs of use. The binding and the documents show normal signs of age and prior use. The wear is clearly visible in the photos. The item has not been restored and is offered in its original historical state. After careful review, no missing pages have been found. Extent and dimensions Approximately 25 pages including cover. Dimensions: about 23 × 15 × 1 cm. Collectible An interesting historical collectible for lovers and collectors of Freemasonry, English history, club and lodge history, historical documents, and rare ephemera. The combination of the original binding, the printed lodge materials, event programs, personal entries, and handwritten signatures makes this copy a particularly fascinating time document of Kershaw Lodge No. 3838. An authentic piece of English Freemasonry and local history from the mid-20th century."

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