Articles

This first Volume, published in 1971 by the Oklahoma Lodge of Research, is a collection of articles taken, as the Foreword states, “from the Masonic Quarries of Soonerland.” Table of Contents In the Beginning by Clarence Lockhart Preparation of a Lodge History by B.F.Mandlebaum & L.E. Vanatta The Spirit of … 〈 Read ‎­More 〉 …

Jewels of Masonic Eloquence by Clifford O. Fritz and Charles N. Harmon With its verbose subtitle “True Stories of Mercy and Assistance at ‘Distress Signal’ and Reasons for the Roman Catholic Church’s Fight on Masonry and History of the Wonderful Part Played by Masons in National Affairs, Selected from every … 〈 Read ‎­More 〉 …

History of Free Masonry in Oklahoma by Charles E. Creager, John G. Hough, and James A. Lathim This comprehensive survey of the early history of Freemasonry in Indian Territory and Oklahoma was originally published in 1935 by the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Oklahoma.  In 1973 the Oklahoma … 〈 Read ‎­More 〉 …

Oklahoma Masonic Centennial Lodges  1874 – 1974 This collection of photographs of the many Masonic Temples in existence throughout Oklahoma in 1974 was published by the Oklahoma Lodge of Research “to present a pictorial and written document covering the first 100 years of Masonry in the State of Oklahoma.”  For … 〈 Read ‎­More 〉 …

Grand Masters of Oklahoma This is a collection of biographical sketches of all of the Grand Masters of the Grand Lodges of Indian Territory and Oklahoma Territory and of the Grand Masters of the Grand Lodge of the State of Oklahoma through 1975, when it was published by the Oklahoma … 〈 Read ‎­More 〉 …

Masonry in Enid, Oklahoma by Russell C. Marshall With the words “This shall be the story of Masonry in one small part of Oklahoma, and, more specifically, in Enid, Oklahoma,” the author begins his comprehensive history of Enid Lodge #80, along with Garfield Lodge #501 and Friendship Lodge #525.  This … 〈 Read ‎­More 〉 …