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Publishing On Demand: Who Will Be The Gatekeepers?, Paul J. Rich Dec 2003

Publishing On Demand: Who Will Be The Gatekeepers?, Paul J. Rich

Paul J. Rich

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Masonry And Orangeism: More Fraternal And Less Vitrolic In A Changing Scene, Paul J. Rich Dec 2003

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.


Initiations, Paul J. Rich Dec 2003

Initiations, Paul J. Rich

Paul J. Rich

These are photographs of the presentation in Houston of Phi Beta Delta medallions to the Consuls General of Mexico and Indonesia, and the Chancellor of the University of Houston. I have always felt that we don't say thank you as much as we should, so honoring individuals is not a small thing. Too often the bulk of the honors go for athletic accomplishment. Students should see that civic and scholastic accomplishment also gets their kudos, which is why I have given time to the honor society movement.


Is There A North American History And Culture?, Paul J. Rich Dec 2003

Is There A North American History And Culture?, Paul J. Rich

Paul J. Rich

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52 Weekly Thoughts About Phi Beta Delta, Paul J. Rich Dec 2003

52 Weekly Thoughts About Phi Beta Delta, Paul J. Rich

Paul J. Rich

The little book of weekly thoughts which I wrote for Phi Beta Delta fulfills a need for readings at chapter meetings and initiations. in the nineteenth century, a great deal was produced for fraternal use -- notably by the great ritualist Albert Pike. Certainly there were others, but since one aspect of rituals was a supposed antiquity, anonymity was often the way to give legitimacy. Authoring pieces for ritual is definitely a backwater of literature!