Showing posts with label Scottish Rite. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Scottish Rite. Show all posts

Tuesday, May 5, 2026

Gregory Kearse, 33°. Prince Hall Freemason. Scottish Rite Journal. by Travis Simpkins

Gregory Kearse, 33°. Prince Hall Freemason. Scottish Rite Journal. by Travis Simpkins
Gregory Kearse, 33°. Prince Hall Freemason. Scottish Rite Journal. by Travis Simpkins


Portrait Sketch of
Illustrious Brother
Gregory Kearse
Former Editor and Staff Writer
Scottish Rite Journal
Prince Hall Freemason

by Travis Simpkins


Revisiting The New Age - Scottish Rite Journal

For more info, please visit:

scottishrite.org/the-scottish-rite-journal


Gregory Kearse, 33°. Prince Hall Freemason. Scottish Rite Journal. by Travis Simpkins
Gregory Kearse, 33°. Prince Hall Freemason. Scottish Rite Journal. by Travis Simpkins
 

Monday, May 4, 2026

Kamel Oussayef, 33°, MSA, DSA. Masonic Author. Scottish Rite, NMJ. by Travis Simpkins

Kamel Oussayef, 33°, MSA, DSA. Masonic Author. Scottish Rite, NMJ. by Travis Simpkins
Kamel Oussayef, 33°, MSA, DSA. Masonic Author. Scottish Rite, NMJ. by Travis Simpkins


Portrait Sketch of
Illustrious Brother
Kamel Oussayef
33rd Degree Freemason
Author in Residence
Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library
Supreme Council, 33°, NMJ
Lexington, Massachusetts
by Travis Simpkins


The History of the Scottish Rite

For more info, please visit:

scottishritenmj.org


Kamel Oussayef, 33°, MSA, DSA. Masonic Author. Scottish Rite, NMJ. by Travis Simpkins
Kamel Oussayef, 33°, MSA, DSA. Masonic Author. Scottish Rite, NMJ. by Travis Simpkins
 

Friday, May 1, 2026

Self Portrait. Portrait of the Artist. by Travis Simpkins

Self Portrait. Portrait of the Artist. by Travis Simpkins
Self Portrait. Portrait of the Artist. by Travis Simpkins


Portrait Sketch of the Artist
Self Portrait
Portraitist, Illustrator, Historian, Museum Professional
33rd Degree Freemason
Artist for the Supreme Council, 33°, NMJ
Scottish Rite Journal - Supreme Council, 33°, SJ
Member of Morning Star Lodge, A.F. & A.M.
Grand Lodge of Massachusetts
Honorary Member of the 
Grand Lodge of New Jersey
by Travis Simpkins


Masonic Unity Interview with Travis Simpkins


For more info, please visit:

tsimpkins.com/p/travis-simpkins


Self Portrait. Artist. 33° Freemason. Grand Lodge of Massachusetts. by Travis Simpkins
Self Portrait. Artist. 33° Freemason. Grand Lodge of Massachusetts. by Travis Simpkins
 

Monday, April 20, 2026

James E. Webb, 33°. 2nd Administrator of NASA. Freemason. James Webb Space Telescope. by Travis Simpkins

James E. Webb, 33°. 2nd Administrator of NASA. Freemason. James Webb Space Telescope. by Travis Simpkins
James E. Webb, 33°. 2nd Administrator of NASA. Freemason. James Webb Space Telescope. by Travis Simpkins


Portrait Sketch of
Illustrious Brother
James E. Webb
(1906 - 1992)
16th United States Under Secretary of State
2nd Administrator of the
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
Namesake of the James Webb Space Telescope
33rd Degree Freemason
Member of University Lodge No. 408
Grand Lodge of North Carolina
by Travis Simpkins


Images from the James Webb Space Telescope

For more info, please visit:

webb.nasa.gov


James E. Webb, 33°. 2nd Administrator of NASA. Freemason. James Webb Space Telescope. by Travis Simpkins
James E. Webb, 33°. 2nd Administrator of NASA. Freemason. James Webb Space Telescope. by Travis Simpkins
 

Friday, April 17, 2026

M.W. Robert J. Lambert. Past Grand Master. Grand Lodge of Florida. by Travis Simpkins

M.W. Robert J. Lambert. Grand Master. Grand Lodge of Florida. by Travis Simpkins
M.W. Robert J. Lambert. Past Grand Master. Grand Lodge of Florida. by Travis Simpkins


Portrait Sketch of
Most Worshipful
Robert J. Lambert
Past Grand Master
Grand Lodge of Florida

by Travis Simpkins


Grand Lodge of Florida

For more info, please visit:

grandlodgefl.com


M.W. Robert J. Lambert. Grand Master. Grand Lodge of Florida. by Travis Simpkins
M.W. Robert J. Lambert. Past Grand Master. Grand Lodge of Florida. by Travis Simpkins
 

Thursday, April 16, 2026

M.W. Robert Waldron. Past Grand Master. Grand Lodge of Tennessee. by Travis Simpkins

M.W. Robert Waldron. Grand Master. Grand Lodge of Tennessee. by Travis Simpkins
M.W. Robert Waldron. Grand Master. Grand Lodge of Tennessee. by Travis Simpkins


Portrait Sketch of
Most Worshipful
Robert Waldron
Grand Master
Grand Lodge of Tennessee

by Travis Simpkins


Grand Lodge of Tennessee

For more info, please visit:

grandlodge-tn.org


M.W. Robert Waldron. Grand Master. Grand Lodge of Tennessee. by Travis Simpkins
M.W. Robert Waldron. Grand Master. Grand Lodge of Tennessee. by Travis Simpkins
 

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

M.W. Bradley S. Billings. Past Grand Master. Grand Lodge of Texas. by Travis Simpkins

M.W. Bradley S. Billings. Past Grand Master. Grand Lodge of Texas. by Travis Simpkins
M.W. Bradley S. Billings. Past Grand Master. Grand Lodge of Texas. by Travis Simpkins


Portrait Sketch of
Most Worshipful
Bradley S. Billings
Past Grand Master
Grand Lodge of Texas

by Travis Simpkins


M.W. Brad Billings

For more info, please visit:

grandlodgeoftexas.org


M.W. Bradley S. Billings. Past Grand Master. Grand Lodge of Texas. by Travis Simpkins
M.W. Bradley S. Billings. Past Grand Master. Grand Lodge of Texas. by Travis Simpkins
 

Wednesday, March 25, 2026

M.W. Robert V. Monacelli. Past Grand Master. Grand Lodge of New Jersey. by Travis Simpkins

M.W. Robert V. Monacelli. Past Grand Master. Grand Lodge of New Jersey. by Travis Simpkins
M.W. Robert V. Monacelli. Past Grand Master. Grand Lodge of New Jersey. by Travis Simpkins


Portrait of
Most Worshipful
Robert V. Monacelli
Past Grand Master
Grand Lodge of New Jersey
(2020-2022)
33rd Degree Freemason
Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite
Northern Masonic Jurisdiction
U.S.A.

Oil on Canvas
by Travis Simpkins


Not Just a Man, a Mason

For more info, please visit:

newjerseygrandlodge.org


M.W. Robert V. Monacelli. Past Grand Master. Grand Lodge of New Jersey. by Travis Simpkins
M.W. Robert V. Monacelli. Past Grand Master. Grand Lodge of New Jersey. by Travis Simpkins
 

Tuesday, March 24, 2026

Dave Berry. Masonic Youth Advisor of the Year. Scottish Rite, NMJ. DeMolay International. by Travis Simpkins

Dave Berry. Masonic Youth Advisor of the Year. Scottish Rite, NMJ. by Travis Simpkins
Dave Berry. Masonic Youth Advisor of the Year. Scottish Rite, NMJ. DeMolay International. by Travis Simpkins

Portrait Sketch of
Illustrious Brother
Dave Berry
Masonic Youth Advisor of the Year (2022)
33rd Degree Freemason
Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite
Northern Masonic Jurisdiction
U.S.A.

by Travis Simpkins


DeMolay International

For more info, please visit:

beademolay.org

and

scottishritenmj.org


Dave Berry. Masonic Youth Advisor of the Year. Scottish Rite, NMJ. DeMolay International. by Travis Simpkins
Dave Berry. Masonic Youth Advisor of the Year. Scottish Rite, NMJ. DeMolay International. by Travis Simpkins
 

Saturday, March 7, 2026

James A. Garfield. 20th President of the United States. Freemason. by Travis Simpkins

James A. Garfield. 20th President of the United States. Freemason. by Travis Simpkins
James A. Garfield. 20th President of the United States. Freemason. by Travis Simpkins


Portrait Sketch of
James Abram Garfield
(1831 - 1881)
20th President of the United States
Major General in the United States Army
Veteran of the American Civil War
Freemason
Member of
Columbus Lodge No. 30
Grand Lodge of Ohio
Knight Templar
Columbia Commandery No. 2
Washington, D.C.
Received the 4° to 14° from Albert Pike
Ancient & Accepted Scottish Rite
Southern Jurisdiction, U.S.A.
by Travis Simpkins


James A. Garfield

For more info, please visit:

whitehouse.gov/james-garfield


James A. Garfield. 20th President of the United States. Freemason. by Travis Simpkins
James A. Garfield. 20th President of the United States. Freemason. by Travis Simpkins
 

Thursday, March 5, 2026

Jason Rees, 32°, KCCH. Scottish Rite Valley of Houston, Texas. by Travis Simpkins

Jason Rees, 32°, KCCH. Scottish Rite Valley of Houston, Texas. by Travis Simpkins
Jason Rees, 32°, KCCH. Scottish Rite Valley of Houston, Texas. by Travis Simpkins

Portrait Sketch of
Brother
Jason Rees, 32°, KCCH
Valley of Houston, Texas
Ancient & Accepted Scottish Rite
Southern Jurisdiction, U.S.A.

by Travis Simpkins


For more info, please visit:

scottishrite.org


Scottish Rite Valley of Houston, Texas
Scottish Rite Valley of Houston, Texas
 

Wednesday, March 4, 2026

William Michael Alexander, 33°, GC. Scottish Rite Valley of Seoul, Korea. by Travis Simpkins

William Michael Alexander, 33°, GC. Scottish Rite Valley of Seoul, Korea. by Travis Simpkins
William Michael Alexander, 33°, GC. Scottish Rite Valley of Seoul, Korea. by Travis Simpkins

Portrait Sketch of
Illustrious Brother
William Michael Alexander
33rd Degree, Grand Cross
Valley of Seoul, Korea
Ancient & Accepted Scottish Rite
Southern Jurisdiction, U.S.A.

by Travis Simpkins


For more info, please visit:

scottishrite.org


William Michael Alexander, 33°, GC. Scottish Rite Valley of Seoul, Korea. Receives Portrait by Travis Simpkins
William Michael Alexander, 33°, GC. Scottish Rite Valley of Seoul, Korea. Receives Portrait by Travis Simpkins
 

Monday, February 16, 2026

Stelian Nistor, 33°. Sovereign Grand Commander. Scottish Rite of Romania. by Travis Simpkins

Stelian Nistor, 33°. Sovereign Grand Commander. Supreme Council. Scottish Rite of Romania. by Travis Simpkins
Stelian Nistor, 33°. Sovereign Grand Commander. Supreme Council. Scottish Rite of Romania. by Travis Simpkins

Portrait Sketch of
Illustrious Brother
Stelian Nistor
33rd Degree Freemason
Sovereign Grand Commander
Supreme Council, 33°
Ancient & Accepted Scottish Rite
of Romania

by Travis Simpkins


Supreme Council, 33°. Ancient & Accepted Scottish Rite of Romania
Supreme Council, 33°. Ancient & Accepted Scottish Rite of Romania

For more info, please visit:

scaasr.ro


Stelian Nistor, 33°. Sovereign Grand Commander. Supreme Council. Scottish Rite of Romania. by Travis Simpkins
Stelian Nistor, 33°. Sovereign Grand Commander. Supreme Council. Scottish Rite of Romania. by Travis Simpkins
 

Sunday, February 15, 2026

Jeffry A. Simonton, 33°. Deputy for Maine. Supreme Council. Scottish Rite, NMJ. by Travis Simpkins

Jeffry A. Simonton, 33°. Deputy for Maine. Supreme Council. Scottish Rite, NMJ. by Travis Simpkins
Jeffry A. Simonton, 33°. Deputy for Maine. Supreme Council. Scottish Rite, NMJ. by Travis Simpkins


Portrait Sketch of
Illustrious Brother
Jeffry A. Simonton
33rd Degree Freemason
Deputy for Maine
Supreme Council, 33°, NMJ
Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite
Northern Masonic Jurisdiction

by Travis Simpkins


Scottish Rite, NMJ

For more info, please visit:

scottishritenmj.org


Jeffry A. Simonton, 33°. Deputy for Maine. Supreme Council. Scottish Rite, NMJ. by Travis Simpkins
Jeffry A. Simonton, 33°. Deputy for Maine. Supreme Council. Scottish Rite, NMJ. by Travis Simpkins
 

Sunday, February 8, 2026

Steve Hayes, 33°. Orient of Missouri. Scottish Rite, SJ. by Travis Simpkins

Steve Hayes, 33°. Orient of Missouri. Scottish Rite, SJ. by Travis Simpkins
Steve Hayes, 33°. Orient of Missouri. Scottish Rite, SJ. by Travis Simpkins


Portrait Sketch of
Illustrious Brother
Steve Hayes
33rd Degree Freemason
Valley of Saint Louis
Orient of Missouri
Ancient & Accepted Scottish Rite
Southern Jurisdiction, U.S.A.

by Travis Simpkins


 Scottish Rite of Missouri


For more info, please visit:



Wednesday, February 4, 2026

Harold Keith Johnson, 33°. United States Army General. Chief of Staff. Freemason. by Travis Simpkins

Harold Keith Johnson, 33°. United States Army General. Chief of Staff. Freemason. by Travis Simpkins
Harold Keith Johnson, 33°. United States Army General. Chief of Staff. Freemason. by Travis Simpkins


Portrait Sketch of
Harold Keith Johnson
(1912 - 1983)
General
United States Army
Chief of Staff (1964 - 1968)
33rd Degree Freemason
Director of Education and Americanism
Supreme Council, 33°
Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite, SJ, USA

by Travis Simpkins


General Harold Keith Johnson

For more info, please visit:

www.army.mil


Harold Keith Johnson, 33°. United States Army General. Chief of Staff. Freemason. by Travis Simpkins
Harold Keith Johnson, 33°. United States Army General. Chief of Staff. Freemason. by Travis Simpkins 

Tuesday, February 3, 2026

Past Secretaries. Valley of Toledo, Ohio. Scottish Rite, NMJ. by Travis Simpkins

Past Secretaries. Scottish Rite Valley of Toledo, Ohio. by Travis Simpkins
Past Secretaries. Scottish Rite Valley of Toledo, Ohio. by Travis Simpkins

Portraits of
Past Secretaries
Valley of Toledo, Ohio
Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite
Northern Masonic Jurisdiction, USA

by Travis Simpkins


For more info, please visit:

toledoaasr.com


Charles M. Edson, 33°. Valley of Toledo, Ohio. Scottish Rite, NMJ. by Travis Simpkins
Charles M. Edson, 33°. Valley of Toledo, Ohio. Scottish Rite, NMJ. by Travis Simpkins

Edward T. Waite, 32°. Valley of Toledo, Ohio. Scottish Rite, NMJ. by Travis Simpkins
Edward T. Waite, 32°. Valley of Toledo, Ohio. Scottish Rite, NMJ. by Travis Simpkins

Lafayette Lyttle, 33°. Valley of Toledo, Ohio. Scottish Rite, NMJ. by Travis Simpkins
Lafayette Lyttle, 33°. Valley of Toledo, Ohio. Scottish Rite, NMJ. by Travis Simpkins

Merwin Jackson, 33°. Valley of Toledo, Ohio. Scottish Rite, NMJ. by Travis Simpkins
Merwin Jackson, 33°. Valley of Toledo, Ohio. Scottish Rite, NMJ. by Travis Simpkins

William T. Walker, 33°. Valley of Toledo, Ohio. Scottish Rite, NMJ. by Travis Simpkins
William T. Walker, 33°. Valley of Toledo, Ohio. Scottish Rite, NMJ. by Travis Simpkins
 

Friday, January 30, 2026

Henry C. Clausen, 33°. Past Sovereign Grand Commander. Scottish Rite, SJ. by Travis Simpkins

Henry C. Clausen, 33°. Past Sovereign Grand Commander. Scottish Rite, SJ. by Travis Simpkins
Henry C. Clausen, 33°. Past Sovereign Grand Commander. Scottish Rite, SJ. by Travis Simpkins

Portrait Sketch of
Most Worshipful and Illustrious
Henry Christian Clausen
( 1905 - 1992 )
Past Grand Master
Grand Lodge of California
( 1954 )
Past Sovereign Grand Commander
Supreme Council, 33°, SJ
Ancient & Accepted Scottish Rite
Southern Jurisdiction, U.S.A.
( 1969 - 1985 )
Former Asst. U.S. Attorney General
Author of the 800-page Clausen Report
for the Army Board's Pearl Harbor Investigation
by Travis Simpkins



 Henry C. Clausen, 33°. Sovereign Grand Commander

Henry C. Clausen, 33° discusses Manly P. Hall, 33°

Henry C. Clausen. Pearl Harbor. Final Judgement. The Clausen Report
Henry C. Clausen. Pearl Harbor. Final Judgement. The Clausen Report

 For more info, please visit:


Henry C. Clausen, 33°. Supreme Council. Scottish Rite, SJ. Practice and Procedure for the Scottish Rite. by Travis Simpkins
Henry C. Clausen, 33°. Supreme Council. Scottish Rite, SJ. Practice and Procedure for the Scottish Rite. by Travis Simpkins

Tuesday, January 27, 2026

Gary K. Stewart, 33°. Valley of Danville, Illinois. Scottish Rite, NMJ. by Travis Simpkins

Gary K. Stewart, 33°. Valley of Danville, Illinois. Scottish Rite, NMJ. by Travis Simpkins
Gary K. Stewart, 33°. Valley of Danville, Illinois. Scottish Rite, NMJ. by Travis Simpkins

Portrait Sketch of
Illustrious Brother
Gary K. Stewart
33rd Degree Freemason
Valley of Danville, Illinois
Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite
Northern Masonic Jurisdiction, USA

by Travis Simpkins


For more info, please visit:

aasrdanville.org


Valley of Danville, Illinois. Scottish Rite, NMJ
Valley of Danville, Illinois. Scottish Rite, NMJ
 

Sunday, January 25, 2026

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

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


Portrait Sketch of
Harry S. Truman
(1884 - 1972)
33rd President of the United States
Past Grand Master
Grand Lodge of Missouri
33rd Degree Freemason
Ancient & Accepted Scottish Rite
Southern Jurisdiction, USA

by Travis Simpkins


President Harry S. Truman


For more info, please visit:

trumanlibrary.gov


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