William Preston. Masonic Educator and Ritualist. Illustrations of Masonry. by Travis Simpkins

William Preston. Masonic Educator and Ritualist. Illustrations of Masonry. by Travis Simpkins

Portrait Sketch of

William Preston

(1742 - 1818)

Masonic Educator and Ritualist

Author of

Illustrations of Masonry

He instituted a system of

Masonic instructional Lectures in the Degrees

Past Master of the Lodge of Antiquity

United Grand Lodge of England

Namesake of the Prestonian Lectures

of Quatuor Coronati Lodge No. 2076

by Travis Simpkins

William Preston and Thomas Smith Webb

For more info, please visit:

quatuorcoronati.com/prestonian-lecturers/

William Preston. Masonic Educator and Ritualist. Illustrations of Masonry. by Travis Simpkins

 

Anson Burlingame. United States Minister to China. Qing Empire. Freemason. by Travis Simpkins

Anson Burlingame. United States Minister to China. Qing Empire. Freemason. by Travis Simpkins

Portrait Sketch of

Anson Burlingame

(1820 - 1870)

Lawyer and Diplomat

United States Minister to China

China's Envoy to the United States

Qing Empire

Freemason

Member of 

Amicable Lodge

Cambridge, MA

Grand Lodge of Massachusetts

by Travis Simpkins

The Story of Anson Burlingame

For more info, please visit:

massfreemasonry.org

Anson Burlingame. United States Minister to China. Qing Empire. Freemason. by Travis Simpkins

 

Ernst van de Wetering. Rembrandt Research Project. RRP. by Travis Simpkins

Ernst van de Wetering. Rembrandt Research Project. RRP. by Travis Simpkins

Portrait Sketch of

Dr. Ernst van de Wetering

Professor Emeritus at the University of Amsterdam

Chair of the Rembrandt Research Project (RRP)

by Travis Simpkins

Ernst van de Wetering

For more info, please visit:

rembrandtresearchproject.org

Ernst van de Wetering. Rembrandt Research Project. RRP. by Travis Simpkins

Walt Whitman. American Poet, Essayist and Journalist. Leaves of Grass. by Travis Simpkins

Walt Whitman. American Poet, Essayist and Journalist. Leaves of Grass. by Travis Simpkins

Portrait Sketch of

Walt Whitman

( 1819 - 1892 )

American Poet, Essayist and Journalist

called the "Father of Free Verse"

Author of the Poetry Collection titled

Leaves of Grass

His style served as a transition between

Transcendentalism and Realism

by Travis Simpkins

Walt Whitman - Biography

 For more info, please visit:

poetryfoundation.org/walt-whitman

Walt Whitman. American Poet, Essayist and Journalist. O Captain! My Captain! by Travis Simpkins

Francis George Paul, 33°. Past Sovereign Grand Commander. Scottish Rite, NMJ. by Travis Simpkins

Francis George Paul, 33°. Past Sovereign Grand Commander. Scottish Rite, NMJ. by Travis Simpkins

 Portrait Sketch of

Illustrious Brother

Francis George Paul

( 1921 - 1996 )

Past Sovereign Grand Commander

Supreme Council, 33°, NMJ

Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite

Northern Masonic Jurisdiction

( 1985 - 1993 )

by Travis Simpkins

 Scottish Rite, NMJ - Our Core Values

 Scottish Rite, NMJ - Seeking Further Light

 

 For more info, please visit:

scottishritenmj.org

Francis George Paul, 33°. Past Sovereign Grand Commander. Scottish Rite, NMJ. by Travis Simpkins

Harry S. Truman. Grand Master of Missouri. 33rd President of the United States. by Travis Simpkins

Harry S Truman. Grand Master of Missouri. 33rd President of the United States. by Travis Simpkins

Portrait Sketch of

Most Worshipful

Harry S. Truman

( 1884 - 1972 )

Past Grand Master

Grand Lodge of Missouri

33rd Degree Freemason

33rd President of the

United States of America

by Travis Simpkins

Collection of the Harry S. Truman 
Presidential Library & Museum

© Harry S. Truman Library & Museum

Harry S Truman - 33rd President of the United States

For more info, please visit:

whitehouse.gov/presidents/harrytruman

Harry S Truman. 33° Freemason. 33rd President of the United States. by Travis Simpkins

Samuel C. Williamson, 33°. Valley of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Scottish Rite, NMJ. by Travis Simpkins

Samuel C. Williamson, 33°. Valley of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Scottish Rite, NMJ. by Travis Simpkins

Portrait Sketch of

Right Worshipful

Samuel C. Williamson

Past Grand Master

Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania

(1981 - 1983)

Member of Valley Lodge No. 613

Raised in Tyrian Lodge No. 612 (Dec. 3, 1951)

Founder of the

Pennsylvania Masonic Youth Foundation

Recipient of the DeMolay Legion of Honor

33rd Degree Freemason

Valley of Pittsburgh - Scottish Rite, NMJ

Member of the Royal Order of Scotland

by Travis Simpkins

Sam Williamson

Not Just a Man, a Mason

For more info, please visit:

pagrandlodge.org

and

pmyf.org

and

scottishritenmj.org

Samuel C. Williamson, 33°. Valley of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Scottish Rite, NMJ. by Travis Simpkins

Justin Townes Earle. Singer-Songwriter and Musician. Absent Fathers. by Travis Simpkins

Justin Townes Earle. Singer-Songwriter and Musician. by Travis Simpkins

Portrait Sketch of

Justin Townes Earle

Musician, Singer-Songwriter

by Travis Simpkins

Justin Townes Earle

Justin Townes Earle - Maybe a Moment

Justin Townes Earle - Mama's Eyes

For more info, please visit:

justintownesearle.com

Justin Townes Earle. Musician, Singer-Songwriter. Absent Fathers. by Travis Simpkins

Greg Klyma. Singer-Songwriter and Musician. Fake Songs. by Travis Simpkins

Greg Klyma. Singer-Songwriter and Folk Musician. by Travis Simpkins

Portrait Sketch of

Greg Klyma

Singer-Songwriter

Folk / Rock Musician

by Travis Simpkins

Greg Klyma - Never Knew Caroline

Greg Klyma - Singing for My Life

Greg Klyma - Sand

For more info, please visit:

klyma.bandcamp.com

and

klyma.com

Greg Klyma. Singer-Songwriter and Folk Musician. Fake Songs. by Travis Simpkins

Michael Moorcock. Fantasy Author. The Elric Saga. The Vanishing Tower. by Travis Simpkins

Michael Moorcock. Fantasy Author. The Elric Saga. by Travis Simpkins

Portrait Sketch of

Michael Moorcock

Fantasy and Science Fiction Writer

Author of the Elric Saga series

Former Editor of  New Worlds magazine

by Travis Simpkins

The Elric Saga

For more info, please visit:

britannica.com/Michael-Moorcock

 

Michael Moorcock. Fantasy Author. The Elric Saga. The Vanishing Tower. by Travis Simpkins

R.W. Robert Kliaman. Grand Lodge of Canada in the Province of Ontario. by Travis Simpkins

R.W. Robert Kliaman. Freemason. Grand Lodge of Canada in the Province of Ontario. by Travis Simpkins

Portrait Sketch of

Right Worshipful

Robert Kliaman

Past Grand Senior Warden (Honorary)

Grand Lodge of Canada in the Province of Ontario

by Travis Simpkins

Not Just a Man, a Mason

For more info, please visit:

grandlodge.on.ca

R.W. Robert Kliaman. Freemason. Grand Lodge of Canada in the Province of Ontario. by Travis Simpkins

 

Robert Jordan. Fantasy Author. The Wheel of Time. The Fires of Heaven. by Travis Simpkins

Robert Jordan. Fantasy Author. The Wheel of Time. by Travis Simpkins

Portrait Sketch of

Robert Jordan

James Oliver Rigney, Jr.

(1948 - 2007)

Epic Fantasy Writer

Author of The Wheel of Time book series

3rd Generation Freemason

Member of Fidelity Lodge No. 304

Johns Island, South Carolina

by Travis Simpkins

Robert Jordan

For more info, please visit:

dragonmount.com

 

Robert Jordan. Fantasy Author. The Wheel of Time. The Fires of Heaven. by Travis Simpkins

M.W. Jim V. Mendoza. Past Grand Master. Grand Lodge of Washington. by Travis Simpkins

M.W. Jim V. Mendoza. Past Grand Master. Grand Lodge of Washington. by Travis Simpkins

Portrait Sketch of

Most Worshipful

Jim V. Mendoza

Past Grand Master

Grand Lodge of Washington

(2016 - 2017)

Past Master and Charter Initiate of 

Frank S Land Lodge No. 313

Member of the Valley of Tacoma

Ancient & Accepted Scottish Rite

Recipient of the DeMolay Legion of Honor

Order of DeMolay. DeMolay International

Senior DeMolay and Past Master Councilor

Des Moines Chapter (now Rainier Chapter)

by Travis Simpkins

M.W. Jim V. Mendoza. Past Grand Master. Grand Lodge of Washington

M.W. Jim V. Mendoza. Past Grand Master. Grand Lodge of Washington

Not Just a Man, a Mason

For more info, please visit:

freemason-wa.org

M.W. Jim V. Mendoza. Past Grand Master. Grand Lodge of Washington. by Travis Simpkins

Patrick Rothfuss. Fantasy Author. The Name of the Wind. The Kingkiller Chronicle. by Travis Simpkins

Patrick Rothfuss. Fantasy Author. The Kingkiller Chronicle. The Name of the Wind. by Travis Simpkins

Portrait Sketch of

Patrick Rothfuss

Fantasy Writer

Author of

The Kingkiller Chronicle

The Name of the Wind (2007)

The Wise Man's Fear (2011)

The Doors of Stone

by Travis Simpkins

Patrick Rothfuss

For more info, please visit:

patrickrothfuss.com

 

Patrick Rothfuss. Fantasy Author. The Kingkiller Chronicle. The Name of the Wind. by Travis Simpkins

Michael Blanding. Investigative Journalist. North by Shakespeare. Sir Thomas North. by Travis Simpkins

Michael Blanding. Investigative Journalist. North by Shakespeare. Sir Thomas North. by Travis Simpkins

Portrait Sketch of

Michael Blanding

Investigative Journalist

Published in

The New York Times, The Boston Globe, etc.

Author of

North by Shakespeare

A Rogue Scholar's Quest to Discover 

the Truth Behind the Bard's Work

by Travis Simpkins

Sir Thomas North - Michael Blanding

Sir Thomas North. North by Shakespeare. Michael Blanding. Portrait by Travis Simpkins

For more info, please visit:

michaelblanding.com

Michael Blanding. Investigative Journalist. North by Shakespeare. Sir Thomas North. by Travis Simpkins

 

Brandon Sanderson. Fantasy Author. The Cosmere. Elantris. by Travis Simpkins

Brandon Sanderson. Fantasy Author. The Cosmere. The Mistborn Saga. The Stormlight Archive. by Travis Simpkins

Portrait Sketch of

Brandon Sanderson

Science Fiction and Fantasy Writer

Creator of

The Cosmere

Author of

The Mistborn Saga

The Stormlight Archive

Completed

The Wheel of Time series

by Travis Simpkins

Brandon Sanderson

For more info, please visit:

brandonsanderson.com

 

Brandon Sanderson. Fantasy Author. The Cosmere. Elantris. by Travis Simpkins

Captain Joel H. Prouty. Civil War Veteran. Freemason. Auburn, Massachusetts. by Travis Simpkins

Captain Joel H. Prouty. Civil War Veteran. Freemason. Auburn, Massachusetts. by Travis Simpkins

Portrait Sketch of

Captain

Joel H. Prouty

( 1837 - 1926 )

Civil War Veteran

Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry

Freemason

Member of 

Morning Star Lodge, A.F. & A.M.

Worcester, Massachusetts

Raised November 20, 1863

Recipient of the Henry Price Medal

namesake of 

Joel H. Prouty Lodge, A.F. & A.M.

Auburn, Massachusetts

by Travis Simpkins

Commissioned by Joel H. Prouty Lodge, A.F. & A.M.

Auburn, Massachusetts

Joel H. Prouty Lodge. Auburn, Massachusetts

Morning Star Lodge. Worcester, Massachusetts

 For more info, please visit:

massfreemasonry.org

Captain Joel H. Prouty. Civil War Veteran. Freemason. Worcester, Massachusetts. by Travis Simpkins

George R.R. Martin. Author. A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms. Game of Thrones. by Travis Simpkins

George R.R. Martin. Author. A Song of Ice and Fire. Game of Thrones. House of the Dragon. by Travis Simpkins

Portrait Sketch of

George R.R. Martin

George Richard Raymond Martin

Writer and Television Producer

Author of

A Song of Ice and Fire

HBO adaptations include

Game of Thrones

and House of the Dragon

by Travis Simpkins

George R.R. Martin Q&A

For more info, please visit:

georgerrmartin.com

 

George R.R. Martin. Author. A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms. Game of Thrones. by Travis Simpkins

Stanley Fielding Maxwell, 33°. Past Sovereign Grand Commander. Scottish Rite, NMJ. by Travis Simpkins

Stanley Fielding Maxwell, 33°. Past Sovereign Grand Commander. Scottish Rite, NMJ. by Travis Simpkins

Portrait Sketch of

Most Worshipful and Illustrious

Stanley Fielding Maxwell

( 1910 - 1997 )

Past Grand Master

Grand Lodge of Massachusetts

( 1975 - 1977 )

Sovereign Grand Commander

Supreme Council, 33°, NMJ

Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite

Northern Masonic Jurisdiction

( 1975 - 1985 )

Past Commander in Chief

Massachusetts Consistory

Scottish Rite Valley of Boston

(1970 - 1973)

by Travis Simpkins

Scottish Rite, NMJ - Core Values

Stanley Fielding Maxwell. Grand Lodge of Massachusetts. Supreme Council. Scottish Rite, NMJ

For more info, please visit:

scottishritenmj.org

and

massfreemasonry.org

Stanley Fielding Maxwell, 33°. Past Sovereign Grand Commander. Scottish Rite, NMJ. by Travis Simpkins