Membership certificate to Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Massachusetts

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A certificate of initiation for Otis A. Gates Jr. into the Rising Sun Masonic Lodge a part of the Most (M.) Worshipful (W.) Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Massachusetts. The certificate includes two pillars with intricate designs and calligraphy lettering. At the top of the document there is a globe with a letter "G" above it and around the globe is the phrase: [TO ALL FREE AND ACCEPTED MASONS]. The document is signed by members of the lodge. On the lower right portion of the document is a blue ribbon seal. The back of the certificate is blank.

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