Box 1

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Typed letter (1930) from Sidney Rittenberg, Secretary of Friendship Lodge No. 9 A.F.M which accompanied Furchgott's life membership card; typed letter (1958) from Thomas A. Pope, Grandmaster of Masons, congratulating Furchgott for receiving a fifty-year (membership) emblem from the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient Free Masons of South Carolina.

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Formal photographs of Furchgott with members of Friendship Lodge No. 9: 1909, 1949, 1954, 1963, 1964, 1965; photograph from dedication of KKBE tabernacle (1950); two undated photographs, probably ca. 1955-1956. Photos have been photocopied and most individuals are identified.

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Resolution (1961) from Officers and Members of Friendship Lodge No. 9 in recognition of Furchgott's 55 years of service; Resolution (1971) in Memoriam of Arthur Clarence Furchgott from Friendship Lodge No. 9; contains synopsis of his Masonic achievements.

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Three receipts (1906) for dues paid by Arthur Furchgott to Friendship Lodge No. 9; menu from 144th Anniversary Dinner of Friendship Lodge No. 9, held at St. John Hotel, Dec. 27, 1911 (see clipping re. event in folder 1/5); invitation and program from the Regular Session of the Supreme Council, held in the House of the Temple, Washington, D.C. Oct. 20, 1941; certificate (1961) of appreciation presented to Furchgott from M.W. Grand Lodge of Ancient Free Masons, for 55 years of service.

Scope and Contents re. elections (1907-1908) of Friendship Lodge No. 9 officers; re. 144th Anniversary Banquet/business meeting to elect new officers (1911); clipping re. death and funeral of Max Furchgott (1921); articles (1929) re. Arthur Furchgott's life memberships in the Masons and Scottish Rite Bodies (1958); series of "Backward Glance" columns (1950s-1960s) which reference Friendship Lodge elections (and Furchgott) ca. 1909-1915; article (1961) re. installation of Louis Kirshstein as master of...