"The Secretary's Special Help; a Monitor for the Secretary of the Lodge" by John C.W. Bailey, published in 1866, serves as a guide for secretaries of Masonic lodges. This historical text offers insights into the duties, responsibilities, and procedures expected of a lodge secretary during the mid-19th century. It provides practical advice and instructions relevant to the efficient management and record-keeping of fraternal organizations.
This volume is valuable for those interested in the history of Freemasonry, secret societies, and the organizational structures of fraternal orders. It provides a glimpse into the administrative practices and expectations within these groups during a significant period in American history.
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