Cecil B. DeMille. Film Director and Producer. Hollywood. Freemason. by Travis Simpkins

Cecil B. DeMille. Film Director and Producer. Hollywood. Freemason. by Travis Simpkins

Portrait Sketch of

Cecil Blount DeMille

(1881 - 1959)

Film Director, Producer and Actor

A Founding Father of American Cinema

known for

The Ten Commandments (1923) and (1956)

Cleopatra (1934)

Samson and Delilah (1949)

The Greatest Show on Earth (1952)

Freemason

Member of 

Prince of Orange Lodge No. 16

Grand Lodge of New York

by Travis Simpkins

Cecil B. DeMille receives Academy Award

For more info, please visit:

cecilbdemille.com

Cecil B. DeMille. Film Director and Producer. The Greatest Show on Earth. Hollywood. Freemason. by Travis Simpkins

D.W. Griffith. Silent Film Director. United Artists. Freemason. by Travis Simpkins

D.W. Griffith. Silent Film Director. United Artists. Freemason. by Travis Simpkins

Portrait Sketch of

D.W. Griffith

David Wark Griffith

(1875 - 1948)

Silent Film Director

Co-Founder of United Artists

known for 

The Birth of a Nation (1915)

Intolerance (1916)

Way Down East (1920)

and many others...

Freemason

Member of St. Cecile Lodge No. 568

Grand Lodge of New York

by Travis Simpkins

Founding of United Artists

For more info, please visit:

pbs.org/americanexperience/d-w-griffith

D.W. Griffith. Silent Film Director. Broken Blossoms. United Artists. by Travis Simpkins

Albert A. Michelson. Physicist. Speed of Light. Nobel Prize in Physics. Freemason. by Travis Simpkins

Albert A. Michelson. Physicist. Speed of Light. Nobel Prize in Physics. Freemason. by Travis Simpkins

Portrait Sketch of

Albert Abraham Michelson

(1852 - 1931)

Physicist

known for measuring the Speed of Light

Michelson-Morley Experiment

First American to win the

Nobel Prize in Physics

Freemason

Member of

Washington Lodge No. 21

Grand Lodge of New York

by Travis Simpkins

Albert A. Michelson

For more info, please visit:

nobelprize.org/physics/michelson

Albert A. Michelson. Physicist. Speed of Light. Nobel Prize in Physics. Freemason. by Travis Simpkins

 

R.E. David Barkstedt. Grand Commandery of New York. Knights Templar. York Rite. by Travis Simpkins

R.E. David Barkstedt. Grand Commandery of New York. Knights Templar. York Rite. by Travis Simpkins

Portrait Sketch of

Sir Knight

David Barkstedt

Right Eminent Grand Commander

Grand Commandery of New York

Knights Templar

York Rite Freemasons

by Travis Simpkins

York Rite Freemasonry

For more info, please visit:

nygckt.org

R.E. David Barkstedt. Grand Commandery of New York. Knights Templar. York Rite. by Travis Simpkins

 

William Malcolm. American Revolution. Freemason. Grand Lodge of New York. by Travis Simpkins

William Malcolm. American Revolution. Freemason. Grand Lodge of New York. by Travis Simpkins

Portrait Sketch of

William Malcolm

(1745 - 1791)

Brigadier General in the Continental Army

American Revolutionary War

Member of the

New York State Assembly

Freemason

Member of St. John's Lodge No. 1

Grand Lodge of New York

by Travis Simpkins

Grand Lodge of New York

For more info, please visit:

stjohns1.org

William Malcolm. American Revolution. Freemason. St John's Lodge No 1. Grand Lodge of New York. by Travis Simpkins

 

Francis Bellamy. Baptist Minister. Freemason. The Pledge of Allegiance. by Travis Simpkins

Francis Bellamy. Baptist Minister. Freemason. The Pledge of Allegiance. by Travis Simpkins

Portrait Sketch of

Francis Bellamy

(1855 - 1931)

Baptist Minister

Author of the 

United States Pledge of Allegiance

Freemason

Member of

Little Falls Lodge No. 181

Little Falls, New York

by Travis Simpkins

The Pledge of Allegiance

For more info, please visit:

smithsonianmag.com/history/pledge-of-allegiance

Francis Bellamy. Baptist Minister. Freemason. The Pledge of Allegiance. by Travis Simpkins

 

Theodore Roosevelt. 26th President of the United States. Freemason. by Travis Simpkins

Theodore Roosevelt. 26th President of the United States. Freemason. by Travis Simpkins

Portrait Sketch of

Theodore Roosevelt

(1858 - 1919)

26th President of the United States

33rd Governor of New York

Commander of the "Rough Riders"

during the Spanish-American War

Conservationist, Naturalist and Historian

Created the United States Forest Service

Freemason

Member of Matinecock Lodge No. 806

Oyster Bay, New York

by Travis Simpkins

Theodore Roosevelt

Theodore Roosevelt. Freemason

For more info, please visit:

theodoreroosevelt.org

Theodore Roosevelt. 26th President of the United States. Freemason. by Travis Simpkins

 

Bobby Hackett. Jazz Musician. Freemason. by Travis Simpkins

Bobby Hackett. Jazz Musician. Freemason. Glenn Miller. Benny Goodman. by Travis Simpkins

Portrait Sketch of

Bobby Hackett

(1915 - 1976)

American Jazz Musician

Played Trumpet and Cornet

for Glenn Miller and Benny Goodman

Freemason

Member of

St. Cecile Lodge No. 568

New York City

by Travis Simpkins

Bobby Hackett

For more info, please visit:

syncopatedtimes.com/bobby-hackett-profiles-in-jazz/

Bobby Hackett. Jazz Musician. Freemason. Glenn Miller. Benny Goodman. by Travis Simpkins

Paul Foster Case. Occultist and Freemason. Tarot. Builders of the Adytum. B.O.T.A. by Travis Simpkins

Paul Foster Case. Occultist and Freemason. Tarot. Builders of the Adytum. B.O.T.A. by Travis Simpkins

 Portrait Sketch of

Dr. Paul Foster Case

( 1884 - 1954 )

Occultist and Freemason

Author of "The Tarot" and other works

Founder of

Builders of the Adytum (B.O.T.A.)

Member of

Thoth-Hermes Temple of the Golden Dawn

(Alpha et Omega)

Member of

Fairport Lodge No. 476

Fairport, New York

by Travis Simpkins

Paul Foster Case - The Letter "G"

Paul Foster Case (1884 - 1954). Gravesite. Occultist and Freemason. Builders of the Adytum. B.O.T.A.

For more info, please visit:

www.bota.org

Paul Foster Case. Builders of the Adytum. B.O.T.A. The True and Invisible Rosicrucian Order. 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

Bert Lahr. Actor and Freemason. The Cowardly Lion. The Wizard of Oz. by Travis Simpkins

Bert Lahr. Actor and Freemason. The Cowardly Lion. The Wizard of Oz. by Travis Simpkins

Portrait Sketch of

Bert Lahr

( 1895 - 1967 )

Actor and Vaudeville Performer

The Cowardly Lion

in

The Wizard of Oz (1939)

Freemason

Member of 

Pacific Lodge No. 233

New York City

by Travis Simpkins

The Cowardly Lion - The Wizard of Oz

The Wizard of Oz. 1939 Film. Cast. Portraits by Travis Simpkins

For more info, please visit:

www.imdb.com/Wizard-of-Oz

Bert Lahr. Actor and Freemason. The Cowardly Lion. The Wizard of Oz. by Travis Simpkins

R.W. Gill R. Calderon. Grand Ambassador to the Americas. Grand Lodge of Lebanon. by Travis Simpkins

R.W. Gill R. Calderon. Grand Ambassador to the Americas. Grand Lodge of Lebanon. by Travis Simpkins

Portrait Sketch of

Right Worshipful

Gill R. Calderon

Grand Ambassador to the Americas

Grand Lodge of Lebanon

Member

Grand Lodge of New York

by Travis Simpkins

Not Just a Man, a Mason

For more info, please visit:

grandlodgeoflebanon.org

Giles Fonda Yates, 33°. Past Sovereign Grand Commander. Scottish Rite, NMJ. by Travis Simpkins

Giles Fonda Yates, 33°. Past Sovereign Grand Commander. Scottish Rite, NMJ. by Travis Simpkins

 Portrait Sketch of

Illustrious Brother

Giles Fonda Yates

( 1799 - 1859 )

Past Sovereign Grand Commander

Supreme Council, 33°, NMJ

Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite

Northern Masonic Jurisdiction

( 1851 )

Former Member of the 

Supreme Council, 33°, Southern Jurisdiction

Charleston, South Carolina

Past Master of St. George's Lodge No. 6

Founder of Delta Lodge of Perfection

New York

by Travis Simpkins

 History of the Scottish Rite

Giles Fonda Yates, 33°. Past Sovereign Grand Commander. Scottish Rite, NMJ. Supreme Council

 For more info, please visit:

scottishritenmj.org

and

scottishrite.org

Giles Fonda Yates, 33°. Past Sovereign Grand Commander. Scottish Rite, NMJ. by Travis Simpkins

Piers A. Vaughan, 33°. Author and Translator of Masonic and Esoteric Works. by Travis Simpkins

Piers A. Vaughan, 33°. Author and Translator of Masonic and Esoteric Works. by Travis Simpkins

Portrait Sketch of

Right Worshipful and Illustrious

Piers A. Vaughan

Author and Translator

of Masonic and Esoteric Works

Proprietor of Rose Circle Books

33rd Degree Freemason

Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite, NMJ

Past Grand High Priest

Grand Chapter of the State of New York

Royal Arch Masons

Past Master of St. John's Lodge No. 1

Grand Lodge of New York

Member of the Society of Blue Friars

by Travis Simpkins

 The Purpose of Initiation in Freemasonry

 For more info, please visit:

rosecirclebooks.com

Piers A. Vaughan, 33°. Author and Translator. Louis-Claude de Saint-Martin. by Travis Simpkins

M.W. Gary Henningsen. Past Grand Master. Grand Lodge of New York. by Travis Simpkins

M.W. Gary Henningsen. Past Grand Master. Grand Lodge of New York. by Travis Simpkins

Portrait Sketch of

Most Worshipful

Gary Henningsen

Past Grand Master

Grand Lodge of New York

33rd Degree Freemason

Active Emeritus Member

Supreme Council, 33°

Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite

Northern Masonic Jurisdiction

by Travis Simpkins

Not Just a Man, a Mason

For more info, please visit:

nymasons.org

 

M.W. Gary Henningsen. Past Grand Master. Grand Lodge of New York. by Travis Simpkins

Harry Houdini. Magician, Escape Artist and Freemason. by Travis Simpkins

Harry Houdini. Magician, Illusionist, Escape Artist and Freemason. by Travis Simpkins

Portrait Sketch of

Harry Houdini

born Erik Weisz, later Ehrich Weiss

( 1874 - 1926 )

Magician and Illusionist

Stunt Performer & Escape Artist

President of the

Society of American Magicians

Freemason

Member of

St. Cecile Lodge No. 568

New York City, New York

by Travis Simpkins

 

Harry Houdini

 For more info, please visit:

thegreatharryhoudini.com

Harry Houdini. Magician, Escape Artist and Freemason. by Travis Simpkins

Henry Lynde Palmer, 33°. Past Sovereign Grand Commander. Scottish Rite, NMJ. by Travis Simpkins

Henry Lynde Palmer, 33°. Past Sovereign Grand Commander. Scottish Rite, NMJ. by Travis Simpkins

Portrait Sketch of

Most Worshipful and Illustrious

Henry Lynde Palmer

( 1819 - 1909 )

Past Grand Master

Grand Lodge of Wisconsin

(1852 - 1853) and (1871 - 1872)

Past Sovereign Grand Commander

Supreme Council, 33°, NMJ

Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite

Northern Masonic Jurisdiction

( 1879 - 1909 )

Past Master of Evening Star Lodge No. 75

West Troy, New York

Past Master of Tracy Lodge No. 13

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

by Travis Simpkins

History of the Scottish Rite

Supreme Council, 33°, NMJ. Scottish Rite document. Henry L. Palmer

 For more info, please visit:

scottishritenmj.org

 and 

wisc-freemasonry.org

Henry Lynde Palmer, 33°. Sovereign Grand Commander. Supreme Council. Scottish Rite, NMJ. by Travis Simpkins

Franklin Delano Roosevelt. 32nd President of the United States. Freemason. by Travis Simpkins

Franklin Delano Roosevelt. 32nd President of the United States. Freemason. by Travis Simpkins

 Portrait Sketch of

Franklin Delano Roosevelt

( 1882 - 1945 )

32nd President of the United States

Author of the "New Deal"

Commander in Chief during World War II

former Governor of New York

32nd Degree Freemason

Member of

Holland Lodge No. 8

New York City

Scottish Rite Valley of Albany, New York

by Travis Simpkins

Franklin Delano Roosevelt

 For more info, please visit:

fdrlibrary.org

Franklin Delano Roosevelt. 32nd President of the United States. Freemason. by Travis Simpkins