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Showing 1 to 17 of 17 for “"Freemasonry."”.
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Colonial American Freemasonry and its Development to 1770
… of this thesis is to examine the influence of Freemasonry as a social and cultural organization in the development of colonial America and the men who were active in the organization from its introduction to the colonies up to 1770. Since Freemasonry was the first fraternal organization …
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Freemasonry and the Political History of Sierra Leone: 1890 – 1992
… examines the interplay between politics and Freemasonry in Sierra Leone. A largely neglected subject, this project breaks new academic ground, using previously unseen archival records and testimony of Freemasons for its evidence. Discussing the origins or Freemasonry in the 18th Century, and …
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The origins and growth of freemasonry in South Africa, 1772-1876
… sets out to examine the historical growth of Freemasonry at the Cape and its expansion eastwards and northwards. It covers the period from the beginnings of Freemasonry in Cape Town in 1772 until 1876 when English and Dutch branches of the Craft had become involved in the political issues of …
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The Influence of Freemasonry on Some of the Music of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
… evidence to indicate that the Fraternity of Freemasonry exerted creative impulses to some of the music of Wolfgang Mozart, subsequent to 1784. This study shows that Mozart, by virtue of his membership in the Order, was sufficiently impressed with benevolences and spiritual teachings of …
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Through the Lens of Freemasonry: The Influence of Ancient Esoteric Thought on Beethoven's Late Works
… were deeply enriched through the influence of Freemasonry and other types of ancient philosophical and esoteric thought. The composer integrated these concepts into his world view as well as his music. Evidence of this philosophical/musical synthesis can be seen by comparing his personal …
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Through the lens of freemasonry: the influence of ancient esoteric thought on Beethoven's late works
… long addressed the composer’s affiliations with Freemasonry and other secret societies in an attempt to shed new light on his biography and works. Though Beethoven’s official membership remains unconfirmed, an examination of current scholarship and primary sources indicates a more ubiquitous …
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"It's not a Collective; It's a Personal Experience that Happens to be Shared": How Philosophical Systems of Individualism are Sustained through Masonic Collaboration.
This dissertation examines the experience of Freemasonry, as practiced in the United States, Colombia, and through Masonic literature, from an anthropological perspective. The Freemasons are a fraternal society with a global presence. In this work, the experience of Freemasonry, as both an …
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"It was by reason of being Mormons that we were kept at arms length" : Mormonism, Freemasonry, and conflicting interests on the Illinois frontier.
Following the creation of a Masonic lodge in Nauvoo, Illinois, in March 1842, Mormons living in the area enthusiastically joined the fraternity. Despite the eagerness with which Mormons affiliated with the society, many non-Mormon Masons in Illinois viewed the Mormons with suspicion and contempt …
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Float In Float Out
… abroad as well as the influences of alchemy, Freemasonry, and Surrealism. The work is inspired by the concept of a parallel dimension populated by unseen creatures that float in and out of our world. Included are images of the artist's earlier work as well as a completed catalogue of the …
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Scenic shifts upon the Scottish rite stage: designing for Masonic Theatre, 1859-1929.
… that the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry captivated members and offered a unique fraternal experience when they completely and successfully staged their fraternal ceremonies, moving portions of their ritual from the lodge room floor to the elevated stage. Exploring Scottish …
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Friendly societies in the rural East Riding, 1830-1912
… their ritual, regalia, and secrecy imitative of Freemasonry, emerged as benefit societies in industrial Yorkshire and Lancashire in the second and third decades of the nineteenth century. The orders exploded into the East Riding in the wake of the passing of the New Poor Law in 1834 and its …
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The Architectural Patronage of John, 2nd Duke of Montagu (1690-1749)
… of learned societies, Huguenots, the arts and Freemasonry. This thesis examines Montagu’s newly-accessible private archives, institutional records and papers found in local record societies, as well as studying all surviving building fabric. The thesis establishes the nature of Montagu’s …
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THE LIFE AND WORKS OF SIR HORACE JONES PRIBA (1819-1887)
… Chamber (1882-85). His involvement with the Freemasonry is discussed and particularly his work for the restoration of the Freemasons’ Hall. Jones’s personal life in this latter part of his career is investigated in detail for the first time. His personal correspondence and a rare photographic …
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A Century of Music Production in Durham City 1711-1811: A Documentary Study.
… other ceremonial occasions as well as for local freemasonry, an organisation to which many of Durham’s musicians belonged. Other forms of music-making took place in the domestic environment, but it was also possible to find music performed in the city’s taverns. Furthermore, the performance of …
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Svenska Pommern : kulturmöten och identifikation 1720–1815
Between 1648 and 1815, Swedish-Pomerania, at the Baltic shore, belonged to the crown of Sweden. It was both a part of the Holy Roman Empire of German Nation and the Swedish realm. The port town of Stralsund played a key roll in the Swedish economy at the Baltic Sea, whereas the university town of …