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  "A Soldier's Cause"

  Undated handwritten speech titled "A Soldier's Cause" presented to the Grand Army of the Republic and Spanish American War veterans on the history and role of African American soldiers.

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  Baseball game flyer, 1921 May 6

  Baseball game flyer announcing the new date, May 6, 1921, for the LeMoyne Normal Institute vs the Letter Carriers Athletic Association game at Field's Park.

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  Buster Brown advertisement, circa 1905

  Linen promotional poster of Buster Brown and his dog Tige released by Buster Brown Shoes. The poster originally contained a number of ties on the left side that could be cut out and used as a "pin the tail" style game.

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  Bylaws of the Order of the Eastern Star, Eunice Chapter No. 46, Memphis, Tennessee, 1920

  Handwritten bylaws of the Order of the Eastern Star, Eunice Chapter No. 46. The 7 page document lists the titles and duties of each officer of the chapter as well as the fee structure for membership. These bylaws were written and submitted by the Committee on Bylaws: Mrs. Martha Owens, Sister Amanda Thomas, Sister Rosa Johnson, Sister Virginia Sims and Sister Stella Martin (Chair).

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  Clay Burton Vance advertisement, c. 1911

  Clay Burton Vance advertisement for life readings. Vance was a conman in the early 20th century who became well known internationally for selling false astrological readings. Vance, which was the pseudonym of Elmer Sidney Prather, would sell personal "Complete Life Readings" to people for a large fee, but provided them with a mass produced reading instead.

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  Daughters of Isis regalia order form

  4-page Masonic Regalia order form for the Daughters of Isis produced by WM. Lehmberg & Sons, Inc., Philadelphia, PA.

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  Extinguishing and Relighting the Lights program, The Colored Masonic Temple, Memphis, Tennessee, 1929 March 31

  Extinguishing and Relighting the Lights ceremony program held at the Colored Masonic Temple in Memphis, Tennessee. The ceremony was conducted by the Rising Star Chapter, Rose Croix No. 180 and the King Frederick Consistory No. 38. The ceremony began at 5:00 AM and included a breakfast for attendees.

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  Letter of complaint to the Royal Arch Masons Bluff City Chapter, Memphis, TN, 1920

  Handwritten letter of complaint to the Royal Arch Masons Bluff City Chapter about the conduct of one of its members. The letter mentions the lodge member's name and goes on to list his "ungentlemanly and unmasonic conduct" such as drinking whiskey and mistreating his family.

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  Letter to Harry Fletcher from Lovedae, circa 1910s

  Handwritten letter to Harry Fletcher from a woman identified as "Lovedae". In the letter she mentions a woman that wants to rent a room from her. She says that she will not rent to room if Harry plans to come and stay with her but also that she needs the money. She asks Harry if he plans to divorce his wife or return to stay with Lovedae. Other letters from Lovedae indicate that she lives in Jackson, Mississippi.

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  Letter to Harry Fletcher from Oakville, Tennessee, 1913 November 5

  Handwritten letter to Harry Fletcher from a young woman identified as Suzie. In the letter she tells Harry of her great esteem for Harry's mother and asks if she can write to her directly. She also scolds Harry for not writing back more frequently.

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  Letter to Harry Fletcher from Rogersville, Tennessee, 1910 November 24

  Handwritten letter to Harry Fletcher from an unnamed young woman [Sm Callarge ?] from Rogersville, Tennessee. The young woman talks of visiting Harry in Memphis and asks about his plans for marriage. Attached to the letter was a small photograph of two young ladies, presumably one of whom is the author of the letter.

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  Letter to Sallie Fletcher from Oakville, Tennessee, 1913 November 20

  Handwritten letter to Sallie Fletcher, mother of Harry [Harrie] Fletcher, from a young woman identified as Suzie. In the letter she explains her affection and admiration of Sallie as well as her feelings for Harry. She expresses her desire to be Sallie's daughter in law but also laments her own poor health. The letter includes a postscript addressed to Harry in which Suzie beseeches Harry to come be with her.

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  Moolah Temple financial card booklet, 1947-1950

  This booklet was used by Harry Fletcher to track due payments made between 1947 and 1950 to the Moolah Temple, no. 54, of the Ancient Egyptian Arabic Order Nobles of the Mystic Shrine of North and South America.

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  Moolah Temple meeting journal, Memphis, Tennessee, 1924-1929

  98 page journal detailing the activities and meetings of the Moolah Temple in Memphis, TN between 1924 and 1929. The journal makes note of when and where the meeting is held, who leads roll call, meeting agenda and the collection of dues.

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  Record of the 49th Annual Session of the Imperial Council of the Ancient Egyptian Arabic Order Nobles of the Mystic Shrine, 1950

  Record of the 49th Annual Session of the Imperial Council of the Ancient Egyptian Arabic Order Nobles of the Mystic Shrine. The report was created by the Imperial Potentate, Dr. Raymond E. Jackson on November 8, 1950. The first paragraph of the report mentions a "smear campaign" and in fighting between members of the organization. The report also highlights the groups charitable contributions to tuberculosis and cancer research organizations.

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  The Colored Masonic Temple Certificate of Shares, Memphis, Tennessee, 1925

  Certificate of Shares of The Colored Masonic Temple that was issued to the King Fredrick Consistory, no. 38 on February 17, 1925.

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  The Eastern Arkansas World, Vol. 1:8, Earle, Arkansas, 1940 August 31

  Vol. 1, No. 8 of "The Eastern Arkansas World", a weekly African American newspaper published in the 1940s in Earle, Arkansas. The newspaper was published by Thomas J. Brown to "promote unity and good will among the races". This issue included articles about black schools in the area and showed the 1940 graduating class of Hollendale High School in Hollendale, Miss. There is also an small article about David Lee Scott, a young black aviator from Greenville, Mississippi.

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  The Masonic and Eastern Star Voice, Vol. 1:3, Memphis, Tennessee, 1950 October 1

  Vol. 1, No. 3 of "The Masonic and Eastern Star Voice", a quarterly newspaper published by the Prince Hall Grand Lodges State of Tennessee. The newspaper covered news, events and topics concerning Black Masonic temples and organizations in the mid-south. This issue lists newly appointed members and officers as well as a small article about a recently revived lodge, Jappa Lodge.