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An Extraordinary Life: Cecil B. DeMille

This blog was originally published on the Scottish Rite Northern Masonic Jurisdiction website. Cecil B. DeMille was a filmmaker, actor,…

Grand Lodge AdministratorMarch 12, 2024

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Brother James Naismith

Dr. James Naismith, inventor of basketball and Freemason. c. 1920 “I am sure that no man can derive more pleasure…

Grand Lodge AdministratorFebruary 15, 2024

Ohio Freemasonry History

Justice Noah Swayne

Ohio Freemason and Supreme Court Justice Noah H. Swayne As Ohio Freemasons, we traverse a winding path that requires introspection…

Grand Lodge AdministratorFebruary 8, 2024

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Freemason and Author: Oscar Wilde

This blog was originally published on the Scottish Rite Northern Masonic Jurisdiction website. Similar to his body of literary work,…

Grand Lodge AdministratorJanuary 19, 2024

Behind the Symbol History

Behind the Masonic Symbol: 24 in. Gauge

24 Inch Gauge, Courtesy of Ann-Arbor Fraternity Lodge #262 Throughout history, Freemasonry has provided a way for men throughout the…

Grand Lodge AdministratorJanuary 4, 2024

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Sir Alexander Fleming

This article was originally published on the Scottish Rite, NMJ website. Sir Alexander Fleming was a Scottish physician, microbiologist, and…

Grand Lodge AdministratorApril 25, 2024

News History

The Mason of 1,000 Voices: Mel Blanc

Mel Blanc, the Freemason and voice actor known as the “Man of a Thousand Voices” “Eh…what’s up, Doc?” Just about…

Grand Lodge AdministratorSeptember 29, 2023

News Ohio Freemasonry History

The Father of American Scouting: Daniel Carter Beard

Author, Freemason and Scouting pioneer Daniel Carter Beard This article was originally published on the Scottish Rite Northern Masonic Jurisdiction’s…

Grand Lodge AdministratorSeptember 25, 2023

Behind the Symbol History

Common Gavel

The Masonic common gavel is a symbol associated with the Entered Apprentice degree. To become a Freemason, a candidate is…

Grand Lodge AdministratorSeptember 19, 2023

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William Burnham Woods

“The most drastic and usually the most effective remedy for fear is direct action.” — William Burnham Woods A portrait…

Grand Lodge AdministratorSeptember 6, 2023

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