medallion for marksmanship(?). Gold circle with two gold rifles intersecting in X behind blue and yellow target in medal's center. Reads: "Penna. State Champion / 1924 / Class B" awarded to John E. Schroll
Liberty Bell pendant medallion with Independence Hall on the back. Outline of bell has contoured image of Liberty Bell with inscription, crack and clapper. Inscription at top reads "OF LEV XXV&X PROCLAIM / IN PHILDA. BY ORDER OF TH--" and below this is "PASS AND STOW / PHILADA. / MDCCLIII."
Back is flat with a raised image of Independence Hall. Extended tab at top has hole with two linked wire rings for hanging.
Metal round disc with profile image of male, facing left. "THADDEUS STEVENS" in raised letters above profile; Laurel wreath under profile. Attached to ribbon 1930.025.001. Metal rectangular bar attached to top of ribbon; bar reads "LANCASTER, PA." Alice Malone, local artist, is credited with the design of the medal image.
Note: The ribbon and medal were given to LCHS by two different donors and then placed together. See 1930.025.001. The medal commemorates the Prince Hall Mason conclave held in Lancaster. Information on the Prince Hall Masons can be found in the notes section.
Despite Stevens’ opposition to Freemasonry, the Prince Hall Masons felt a special connection to Stevens. Prince Hall, founder of this branch of Freemasonry, was an abolitionist and leader in the free Black community of eighteenth century Boston. Those who assembled in Lancaster for this particular Grand Conclave assembled, in part, to honor Stevens’ contributions to combating racism and promoting social justice.
An article that appeared in the Intelligencer Journal on Saturday, August 30, 1930 provided an important clue as to why this Grand Conclave chose to honor Stevens. The article included the subheading “Installation of New Officials Marks End of Convention Here” and contained the following text:
John Washington, of Philadelphia, was elected right eminent grand commander of the grand commandery, Knights Templar of Pennsylvania, Prince Hall affiliation, at the annual election of officers that featured the closing of the 98th annual conclave in this city on Friday.
About 250 persons, including Sir Knights and members of the Ladies’ auxiliary, participated in the parade during the afternoon. Stopping at Shreiner’s cemetery, West Chestnut and Mulberry streets, the officers placed two floral wreaths on the grave of Thaddeus Stevens.
Today, the Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania, consists of three subordinate lodges; an Eastern Region based in Philadelphia, a Central Region based in Harrisburg, and a Western Region based in Pittsburgh.
Widths: Of 12 Landis Reunion ribbons, 1 ribbon is 1-inch wide; 9 ribbons are 1.5 inches wide; 1 (in poor condition) is 2.25 inches wide; 1 is 2.75 inches wide.
Two-color ribbon (black on left, white on right). Ribbon reads: "98TH / GRAND / CONCLAVE / STATE / OF / PENNA. / AUG. 28-29-30." Inside of ribbon reads: "Erisman Kostumer, Mason Costume and Theatrical Supply, Geo. K. Erisman. Attached to medal 1930.024.001. Metal rectangular bar attached to top of ribbon; bar reads "LANCASTER, PA."
Note: The ribbon and medal were given to LCHS by two different donors and then placed together. See 1930.024.001. The medal commemorates the Prince Hall Mason conclave held in Lancaster. Information on the Prince Hall Masons can be found in the notes section.
Despite Stevens’ opposition to Freemasonry, the Prince Hall Masons felt a special connection to Stevens. Prince Hall, founder of this branch of Freemasonry, was an abolitionist and leader in the free Black community of eighteenth century Boston. Those who assembled in Lancaster for this particular Grand Conclave assembled, in part, to honor Stevens’ contributions to combating racism and promoting social justice.
An article that appeared in the Intelligencer Journal on Saturday, August 30, 1930 provided an important clue as to why this Grand Conclave chose to honor Stevens. The article included the subheading “Installation of New Officials Marks End of Convention Here” and contained the following text:
John Washington, of Philadelphia, was elected right eminent grand commander of the grand commandery, Knights Templar of Pennsylvania, Prince Hall affiliation, at the annual election of officers that featured the closing of the 98th annual conclave in this city on Friday.
About 250 persons, including Sir Knights and members of the Ladies’ auxiliary, participated in the parade during the afternoon. Stopping at Shreiner’s cemetery, West Chestnut and Mulberry streets, the officers placed two floral wreaths on the grave of Thaddeus Stevens.
Today, the Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania, consists of three subordinate lodges; an Eastern Region based in Philadelphia, a Central Region based in Harrisburg, and a Western Region based in Pittsburgh.
Firemens Association of PA Ribbon and Medallion, 1932
Description
Red silk ribbon below a copper-colored badge: "The Firemen's Ass'n of Penna./ 53rd Convention/Oct. 4-6, 1932/ Lancaster, PA.: Hanging below the ribbon is another metal piece: "Washington" at top. To the left of a bust of Washington is "1732" and "1932" is on the right. On the reverse of the lower medallion: "George/ Washington/ Member of/ Friendship/ Fire Company/ Alexandria, Va./ 1773." Made by Bastion Bros. Co., Rochester, N.Y. Mounted on a card with printed information below: "Official medal of 53 Co./ Presented by Geo. F.K./ Erisman."
Green white and red striped ribbon, both edges fringed. The colors of Mexican and the indistinct stamped emblem in the center with what could be Mexican eagle may indicated that this ribbon related to the (U.S.) "Mexican War" 1846-1848.
Year Range From
1846
Year Range To
1848
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Cabinet
Cabinet 2
Storage Shelf
Shelf 2
Storage Container
Box 0525
Object Name
Ribbon, Commemorative
Material
satin
Length (cm)
7.5
Length (ft)
0.2460629921
Length (in)
2.9527559055
Width (cm)
2.375
Width (ft)
0.0779199475
Width (in)
0.9350393701
Diameter (cm)
1.5
Diameter (ft)
0.0492125984
Diameter (in)
0.5905511811
Condition
Fair to good
Condition Date
2023-10-05
Condition Notes
Soiled overall with white fringes at one end coming off. A pinhole at top and bottom. Stamped emblem faded and rather indistinct.
