Sunday, May 7, 2017

Missouri Lodge of Research: Michael R. Poll Lecture Advertisement Features Art by Travis Simpkins

Michael R. Poll. Masonic Lecture. Missouri Lodge of Research. Portrait by Travis Simpkins


     W. Bro. Michael R. Poll will be delivering a lecture on the first three Degrees of Scottish Rite Freemasonry at the Missouri Lodge of Research on Saturday June 10, 2017. I was pleased to see that my portrait of him was used on the advertisement promoting the event. If you will be in the vicinity of Jefferson City, Missouri be sure to purchase your tickets in advance. 

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Massachusetts Consistory. Scottish Rite Valley of Boston: Travis Simpkins and John Sullivan

Travis Simpkins and John F. Sullivan. Massachusetts Consistory. Scottish Rite Valley of Boston


     I was pleasantly surprised to see that a photo of myself and John Sullivan from last Saturday made the newsletter and website for the Scottish Rite Valley of Boston. That was a memorable day!


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Massachusetts Consistory. 32°. Scottish Rite Valley of Boston. Northern Masonic Jurisdiction

Ron Hansen. A Stay Against Confusion: Essays on Faith and Fiction. by Travis Simpkins

Ron Hansen. Author. Professor at Santa Clara University. by Travis Simpkins


Portrait Sketch of
Ron Hansen
Novelist and Essayist
Renowned Author of
The Assassination of Jesse James 
by the Coward Robert Ford
Professor in the Arts and Humanities
Creative Writing & Literature
Santa Clara University
Deacon of the Catholic Church
by Travis Simpkins



A Conversation with Ron Hansen - Biola University


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Ron Hansen. by Travis Simpkins. A Stay Against Confusion: Faith and Fiction