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Bibliography Of Fraternalism: Film Clip, Paul J. Rich
Bibliography Of Fraternalism: Film Clip, Paul J. Rich
Paul J. Rich
Not all materials are going to end up on the Web. Some will always be only on paper. In Washington we have a wonderful library at the House of the Temple, a Scottish Rite Masonic institution. I am always glad to introduce visitors to its treasures.
Rivals At War Over Burns's Apron, Paul J. Rich
The Merits Of Secrecy, Paul J. Rich
The Merits Of Secrecy, Paul J. Rich
Paul J. Rich
This is one of the talks which I give on occasion to a lodge, and often it is delivered after an initiation. It addresses the problem of secrecy, which in a free society is both a right and a difficulty. Undoubtedly one of the public relations hurtles for Freemasonry is its perception as a covert group.
More About The Apron That Wasn't, Paul J. Rich
More About The Apron That Wasn't, Paul J. Rich
Paul J. Rich
The Times, both in Scotland and London, had a real field day with the story of how I along with others felt the Masonic apron of Robert Burns wasn't the Bard's. It isn't often that an academic paper gets on the front page of the Times, so I certainly relished the whole incident.
The Lost Secret, Paul J. Rich
The Lost Secret, Paul J. Rich
Paul J. Rich
This is taken from my study of Freemasonry viz Dan Brown's The Lost Secret
The Mexican Viceroy's French Cooks: Masonic Mysteries In The Palace Kitchens, Paul J. Rich
The Mexican Viceroy's French Cooks: Masonic Mysteries In The Palace Kitchens, Paul J. Rich
Paul J. Rich
The hitherto obscure eighteenth-century history of Freemasonry in Mexico is illuminated by the records of the Roman Catholic Inquisition, whose courts were active in torturing, trying, and punishing anyone suspected of Masonic activity. The Viceroy himself was not exempt from inquiry, and on a couple of occasions his French employees in his palace in Mexico City fell prey to the tribunal.
Robert Burns's Apron (Power Point Presentation), Paul J. Rich
Robert Burns's Apron (Power Point Presentation), Paul J. Rich
Paul J. Rich
No abstract provided.
American Grand Lodge Proceedings, Paul J. Rich
American Grand Lodge Proceedings, Paul J. Rich
Paul J. Rich
This presentation at the international conference on Freemasonry hosted by the Grand Lodge of Scotland in Edinburgh was later reproduced by the Library of the United Grand Lodge of England. It calls attention to the most dull looking but actually valuable resources for secret society scholarship.
The Lost Symbol And Dan Brown: Masonic Secrets Of Washington, Paul J. Rich
The Lost Symbol And Dan Brown: Masonic Secrets Of Washington, Paul J. Rich
Paul J. Rich
This was originally a talk given in British Columbia in 2007, then in Geneva, and a revised portion of it appears in the Scottish Rite publication Plumbline, also found on this site. The Inquisition records are a great source for Masonic activities...a sort of early Roman Catholic rebuttal to Dan Brown's DaVinci Code and The Lost Symbol, if a rebuttal can precede an accusation. The article is a suggestion -- by presenting research based on actual Masonic activity I thought I might show that despite the enjoyment we get out of Brown's books, there is a more scholarly side to …
Masonry And Orangeism: More Fraternal And Less Vitrolic In A Changing Scene, Paul J. Rich
Masonry And Orangeism: More Fraternal And Less Vitrolic In A Changing Scene, Paul J. Rich
Paul J. Rich
The Orange Order has figured in Irish history and in the problems of Northern Ireland for two centuries. Although it has many Masonic affinities, it is an international movement (Canada, Australia, New Zealand, the United States, parts of Africa) with it sown distinct culture, and its rituals at times have supported a virulent Protestantism.
The Shriners, Paul J. Rich
The Shriners, Paul J. Rich
Paul J. Rich
This interview i gave to the Vancouver Sun bring up some of the controversies surrounding the Shriner, a Masonic organization that is widely known for its hospitals for children and its sponsorship of circuses and parades. Although I "walked the hot sands", i.e. am a Shriner, I cannot say oi have been enthusiastic about some of its nuances. The article perhaps reflects that.
Freemasonry And Phi Beta Kappa, Paul J. Rich
Freemasonry And Phi Beta Kappa, Paul J. Rich
Paul J. Rich
In Washington my offices actually permit a glimpse of the offices of Phi Beta Kappa across the street. i would have to climb on the roof to see one of the Masonic temples in the city, but they are also close. So too both the Greek honor societies and Greek social fraternities are linked historically with Freemasonry, a connection little understood and little explored, and which this article helps to explain.
Social Change And Freemasonry: The Scottish Rite's Primacy Rite, Paul J. Rich
Social Change And Freemasonry: The Scottish Rite's Primacy Rite, Paul J. Rich
Paul J. Rich
The rural or urban setting helped to determine the Masonic rite which grew and prospered in the area, and this is illustrated with the growth of American cities. Jane Jacobs can be related to the Scottish Rite, surprising as the notion seems.
Cliometrics Of Freemasonry, Paul J. Rich
Cliometrics Of Freemasonry, Paul J. Rich
Paul J. Rich
Attention to the membership statistics of fraternal groups has been given much importance because of the use of such figures by Robert Putnam and others in their contributions to the so-called Bowling Alone debate over the alleged delcine of American associationalism. The subject is much more obtuse and complex than has been appreciated, and this paper touches on what could be the focus of many doctoral theses.
Scottish Rite Research Society, Paul J. Rich
Scottish Rite Research Society, Paul J. Rich
Paul J. Rich
The Scottish Rite Research Society is one of many Masonic historical groups, but certainly one whose publishing record justifies special notice. The guiding spirit has been Dr. Brent Morris, an immensely learned scholar.
Orangeism And Freemasonry, Paul J. Rich
Orangeism And Freemasonry, Paul J. Rich
Paul J. Rich
The Orange Order has figured prominently in Irish political history and particularly in the problems of Northern Ireland for two centuries. Although it has many Masonic affinities, it is an international movement (Canada, Australia, New Zealand, the United States, parts of Africa) with its own distinct culture, and its rituals at times have supported a virulent Protestantism.
Narrowing The Gap Between Numismaticists And Masonic Jewel Enthusiasts, Paul J. Rich
Narrowing The Gap Between Numismaticists And Masonic Jewel Enthusiasts, Paul J. Rich
Paul J. Rich
This was probably the first article to appear in Diadem, the journal for Masonic medal collectors or collectors of "jewels of the Craft", that tried to bridge the gap between the hobbyists with their enthusiasms for Craft awards and decorations, and the numismatists and schoalrs.
The Supposed Universal Hospitality Of Lodges, Paul J. Rich
The Supposed Universal Hospitality Of Lodges, Paul J. Rich
Paul J. Rich
The important point about this contribution to an email list is the date, 1992. At the time, i was a research fellow at the University of Western Australia. In the years since, although there have been some changes, a large number of American Masonic organizations remain closed to black members. For example, it will be a very long time before one sees black leaders in a number of Southern states' Masonic bodies like the Shrine, Commandary, Eastern Star, and so on. In contrast one must add that certain jurisdictions such as Washington D.C. are integrated. But they grant recognition to …