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Saunders, George M., fl. 1958 to New York City Mecca Temple

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09677.45.02 Author/Creator: Saunders, George M., fl. 1958 Place Written: Chicago, Illinois Type: Typed letter Date: 1958 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 28 cm, Width: 21.5 cm Order a Copy

One letter from George M. Saunders, the Imperial Recorder, to New York City's Mecca Temple dated 1958. The letter concerns George E. Stringfellow's visit to the Mecca Temple on June 17th. He notes that Stringfellow will be there one day. He will be hosted by Donald P. Sherman, and the temple's 4,757 members. The letter also contains a biography of Stringfellow, and notes his various accomplishments. Letter is on "The Imperial Council Ancient Arabic Order, Nobles of the Mystic Shrine, Shriners Hospitals for Crippled Children" stationary.

Stringfellow, George E., 1892-1985
Saunders, George M., fl. 1958
Sherman, Donald P., fl. 1958
Edison, Thomas Alva, 1847-1931

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