Egyptian Masonic History

Book

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Valley of Oakland Scottish Rite Harry Yetter Masonic Research Library

Name/Title

Egyptian Masonic History

Entry/Object ID

M17.77 B87e

Secondary Title

For the Instruction and Government of the Craft

Context

The Rite of Memphis had a short-lived, but very interesting history in the US. The author, Calvin Burt, was the leader of a Sovereign Sanctuary that had split from the Harry Seymour-led one in New York. Both Seymour and Burt posess notorious histories that are too long to describe. Suffice it to say, Burt's Rite of Memphis was based in Chicago and claimed to have preserved the original 96 degrees of the Rite following its official truncation to 33 degrees by Seymour and the Grand Orient of France (this truncation naturally raised the ire of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite). The recipient, William P. Innes, was grand secretary of the Grand Lodge of Michigan from 1878—1892. He was also a Union Army commanding officer of the First Michigan Engineers and Mechanics during the American Civil War.

Collection

Innis, W. P.

Cataloged By

Adam Kendall

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Handwritten Dedication and Signature

Location

Cover

Transcription

From Calvin C. Burt, 96* to W. P. Innis Grand Sec'y Grand [Lodge] Mich

Language

English

Material/Technique

Pen

Type

Ink stamp, Handwritten Dedication and Signature

Location

title page

Transcription

From Gen. W. P. Innes to [stamp follows] Rev. H. R. Coleman 1419 W. Chestnut, Louisville, KY.

Language

English

Material/Technique

Ink

Notes

A second stamp for Coleman appears randomly in the middle of the page.

Type

Ink stamp

Location

title page

Transcription

H. Clayton Rohlfs 262 Estabrook Street San Leandro, California

Language

English

Material/Technique

Ink

Book Details

Author

Burt, Calvin C.

Date Published

1879

Printer

White & Floyd Printers

Place Printed

* Untyped Place Printed

Utica, NY

Location

Location

Room

Special Collections

Category

Permanent

Condition

Overall Condition

Poor

Update Date

July 13, 2023