A Tour of the Masonic Temple, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Based on the guided tour of the Masonic Temple, this tape
features close-up views impossible to see from the floor. (27 min)
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Judge David Sentelle
Bro. Sentelle's acquittal of himself and Freemasonry, given
during discussions of his final confirmation as a Federal judge. (38 min.)
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Welcome to the Craft
An introduction to Freemasonry. (37 min.).
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The Freemasons
A general explanation of the Craft with emphasis
on its role in society. By the Grand Lodge of England.
(Approximately one hour). | AVT3 |
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Cathedral
A narration by David Macaulay of the building of the great
cathedrals of Europe. (58 min.) | AVT4 |
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Masons Care
An explanation of Freemasonry for the general public - By Project
Solomon II. (Approximately. 10 min.) | AVT5 |
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A Family in Recovery
By The Pennsylvania Masonic Foundation for the Prevention of
Drug and Alcohol Abuse Among Children. (18.5 min.) | AVT6 |
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The Grand Lodge of Ireland: a World-Wide Fraternity
Published by the Grand Lodge of Ireland; includes a visit by the Grand
Lodge of Pennsylvania Officers led by then R.W. Grand Master Arthur J. Kurtz, in May-June 1989. (25 min.) | AVT9 |
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Who are the Shriners?
A general introduction to the work of the Shriners - By the Ancient Arabic Order of Nobles of the Mystic Shrine. (10 min.) | AVT13 |
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Symbol of Pride
Personal narratives concerning the work of the Shriners -By the A.A.O.N.O.M.S.
(22 min.) | AVT14 |
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Mozart
A biography of Bro. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791) - By Nicholas Vaszonyi. (55 min.) | AVT15 |
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Faith and Works!
Sermon preached by Grand Chaplain Rev. Dr. and Bro. Raymond L. Fetter at
the Matins service, December 27, 1989, preceding the Annual Grand Communication
of the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania. (28 min.) | AVT16 |
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Freemasonry Today, Tomorrow
Commemorative of the 275th Anniversary of the Grand Lodge of England, this is a
colorful introduction to Freemasonry. - By the Grand Lodge of England. (35 min.)
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Unseen Journey
"The mystery, myth and truth of Fremasonry" are explained. (65 min.)
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What It Means to Be a Mason
A very good introduction for non-Masons. (19 min.)
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White House Cornerstone
Two parts: Bicentennial Day (20 min.) and Masonic Ritual Ceremony (38 min.)
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Scottish Rite Freemasonry: a Conscience for America
A sixteen-minute introduction to Scottish Rite Masonry and how it builds on the
first three Degrees of Blue Lodge. | AVT28 |
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Grand Lodge of England 275th Anniversary Commemoration
As only the British can do it! (Two cassettes, approximately three hours).
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The Bonds of Brotherhood
A short version (15 minutes) of AVT32, describing Freemasonry and its role in the
Civil War, especially at Gettysburg. | AVT31 |
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Friend to Friend: a Brotherhood Undivided
Thirty minutes of action: the Dedication and Parade in honor of the Friend to
Friend Masonic Memorial Monument at Gettysburg National Military Park Cemetery
Annex. | AVT32 |
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Cornerstone of Democracy, The: the U.S. Capitol's Bicentennial.
Consists of two parts (each within seconds of one hour long): The History of the U.S.
Capitol's Cornerstone and The 1993 U.S. Capitol Bicentennial Celebrations. | AVT33
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Cleopatra's Needle: The Missing Link in Masonry
The connection between Egyptian architecture and Masonic symbolism.
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Masonic Conversation No. 1 - Steven J. Trachtenberg
Trachtenberg, the President of George Washington University, speaks on Freemasonry during the Enlightenment. (27:53 min.)
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Masonic Conversation No. 2 - James Rees and Donald M. Robey, PGM
Rees, of Historic Mt. Vernon, and Robey, of the GeorgeWashington Masonic National Memorial, speak about their efforts to publicize George Washington's history. (30:26 min.)
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Masonic Conversation No. 3 - William Fox
Dr. Fox summarizes his book, The Lodge of the Double-Headed Eagle, a history of the Southern Jurisdiction of the Scottish Rite of Freemasonry. (29:55 min)
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Masonic Conversation No. 4 - Kevin M. Tuck
A description of Masonic symbols and their meanings, by the Director of the Institute for Masonic Studies at the Grand Lodge of California. (28:40 min.)
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Masonic Conversation No. 5 - Richard E. Fletcher, PGM
The work of the Masonic Service Association of North America and the Masonic Information Center is discussed by the Director. (29:56 min.)
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Masonic Conversation No. 6 - George F. Harrington
Col. Harrington, President of the National Sojourners, explains their work and headquarters. (24:13 min.)
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Masonic Conversation No. 7 - Wallace McLeod
Dr. McLeod, Executive Secretary of the Philalethes Society, speaks on the origins of Freemasonry. (25:37 min.)
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Masonic Conversation No. 8 - S. Brent Morris
Dr. Morris tells how to start a Masonic Library. (27:54 min.)
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Masonic Conversation No. 9 - Rex R. Hutchens
An explanation of the York Rite of Freemasonry by an eminent historian.
(27:07 min.)
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Masonic Conversation No. 10 - Pete Normand
How a "new" kind of Masonic Lodge attracts and keeps members. (29:03 min.)
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The National Memorial Arch Rededication Ceremony
The Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania financed the refurbishing of the National Memorial Arch at Valley Forge. This ceremony was held August 24, 1997.
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The American Experience: Houdini - PBS documentary
The great magician comes to life again.
(approx. 60 min.)
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John J. Robinson Lectures 1 & 2
Part One: "What it's like to debate anti-Masons like John Ankerberg"
on a radio program; Evangelist Pat Robertson's 1991 anti-Mason book "A New
World Order"
time: 16 mins.
Part Two: Baphomet, "God of Freemasonry", according to the
anti-Masonic view, The Leo Taxil fraud; How anti-Masons misquote Albert Pike
from his book "Morals and Dogma"
time: 16 mins.
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John J. Robinson Lectures 3 & 4
Part Three: Why the Southern Baptist Convention is attacking
Freemasonry (in 1992); Support from the Scottish Rite, S.J.; Dr. Gary
Leazar's investigation; John J. Robinson starts the Masonic Information
Center.
time: 18 mins.
Part Four: How the fight with the Southern Baptist Convention compares to
running a
business; it's a public relations effort; Keeping Freemasonry "secret" is
not a good idea.
time: 16 mins.
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John J. Robinson Lectures 5 & 6
Part Five: Audience questions: Debating anti-Masons on the radio;
How John J. Robinson met Freemasonry and some of his observations; Specific
SBC investigation points.
time: 20 mins.
Part Six: More audience questions: Knights Templar and medieval
Europe, "A Pilgrim's Path" was John J. Robinson's last book.
time: 18 mins.
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John Ringling: Dreamer-Builder-Collector
The great circus man's life. (approx. 40 min.)
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Alone on the Ice: the Story of Admiral Richard Byrd
Bro. Byrd first flew over the North Pole in 1926 and made two expeditions to Antarctica.
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John Glenn: American Hero -PBS documentary
The astronaut and Senator's biography.
(approx. 90 min.)
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Theodore Roosevelt - PBS documentary
The life of the first 20th-century President.
(approx 240 min.)
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FDR - PBS documentary
President Franklin Delano Roosevelt's life.
(approx. 270 min.)
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Lewis and Clark - PBS documentary
"The Journey of the Corps of Discovery."
(approx. 240 min.)
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MacArthur - PBS documentary
The biography of General Douglas MacArthur.
(approx. 240 min.)
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Robert Burns: an Immortal Memory
Biography of Brother Robert Burns, perhaps Scotland's greatest poet.
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Who moved my cheese?
An amazing way to deal with change in your work and in your life by Spencer Johnson.
(13 mins. in length)
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A Walk Up Broad Street
A 90 minute documentary tour up Broad Street from the Navy Yard to
Cheltenham Ave. Includes a stop at the
Masonic Temple.
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The Man Who Would Be King
The Rudyard Kipling short story about two Masonic soldiers of fortune
brought to the big screen by Director John Huston,
starring Michael Caine, Sean Connery and Christopher Plummer.
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Histories Lost & Found: Video Episode #29: St. John's Lodge Bible
Includes a 20-minute segment on St. John's Lodge
Bible, of St. John's Lodge, NY. It is the bible upon which George Washington took his Presidential
oath of office.
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Adult Daily Living Center of the Masonic Homes of Pennsylvania
2001, 7 mins.
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Fredericksburg
Fredericksburg, VA - a description and tour of the city.
2000, 14 mins.
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The Freemasonic Connections of the U.S. Capitol Building in Washington, D.C.
by professor James Stevens Curl of De Montfort University 2001, 37 min.
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Getting the Most From Your Fraternity
1992, 20 min.
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AVT125
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The Heritage of American Patriotism
1994, 29 min.
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The History of the Blue Lodge Ritual
Subjects: Addresses, essays, lectures - Freemasons.
1996, 40 min.
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Masonic Homes : Bringing a touch of Eden into the lives of our residents
and our communities.
2000, 20 min.
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Masonic Village at Sewickley
2001, 9 min.
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The Northeast Corner
1997, 21 min.
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Pennsylvania Academy of Freemasonry
Bro. Dr. Gary Leazer, March 17th,
2001 Part II
2001, 1 hr. 54 min.
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Pennsylvania Academy of Freemasonry
Religion and Freemasonry by Bro. Neville B. Cryer, March 17th, 2001 Part I
2001, 1 hr. 26 min.
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Re-enactment of the Laying of the Cornerstone of the United States
1993, 46 min., silent, b.& w.
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Retirement Living at the Masonic Homes : the lifestyle you deserve!
2001, 12 min.
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Sensible Signs : The Emblematic Education of Post-Revolutionary
Freemasonry
c2001, 32 min.
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The U.S. Capitol Cornerstone and Ritual in the Early Republic
2001, 30 min.
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Travel and Traditions Philadelphia
A 27 minute video made in 2001 that provides a tour of Philadelphia's
history and architecture, including a portion of the Tour of the Masonic
Temple.
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Champion of Industry: Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania
The Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania was featured in the Pat Summerall series,
Champions of Industry in 2001. This 6 minute program highlights Masonic
history and membership, Masonic Charities, and the Masonic Temple.
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Get Out and Stay Alive
This 1 hour and 25 minute program, recorded in 2000, highlights a conference
on student housing fire survival, sponsored and hosted by the Grand Lodge of
Pennsylvania & The Acacia Fraternity, to educate college students about fire
safety in dormitories and fraternity houses.
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Harry S. Truman
1994 A&E Television Networks, 50-minute presentation on the life of Harry
S. Truman.
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The Making of Masons At Sight by Right Worshipful Grand Master James L. Ernette
August 22, 1998.
A 1 hour and 15 minute record of the public events surrounding the making of
several Masons at Sight.
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Masons of Pennsylvania Keeping the Promise
A 10-minute 1990 production about Pennsylvania Freemasonry, produced by
Video One of Boston, Ma.
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The Business of Paradigms - Joel Barker
Time: 30 mins.
Description: business & leadership video
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The Power of Vision - Joel Barker
Time: 30 mins.
Description: business & leadership video
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Paradigm Pioneers - Joel Barker
Time: 30 mins.
Description: business & leadership video
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Mr. Dreyfuss Goes To Washington - Publisher: A&E Television
Time: 100 mins.
Description: Actor Richard Dreyfuss tours Washington D.C. & discusses the architecture of the city & some of its Masonic connections.
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Statue of Liberty - Ken Burns
Year: 1985
Description: The history & thoughts of this important American symbol of freedom & its Masonic connections. Narrated by David McCullough.
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Lewis & Clark: great journey west - Author: National Geographic Society
Year: 2002
Time: approx. 60 min
Description: Follow of Lewis & Clark & the Corps of Discovery as they journey westward. Includes some re-enactment. Narrated by actor Jeff Bridges.
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The Unexplained: Secret Societies - Author: A&E Television
Time: approx. 50 min.
Description: Detractors & defenders discuss the conspiracies associated with Freemasonry & The Skull & Crossbones Society of Yale University.
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The Unexplained: Sacred Societies - Author: A&E Television
Time: approx. 50 min.
Description: Explains the history & some rituals of the Knights Templar, Scottish Order of Knights Templar & Druids.
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A Visit with General Albert Pike
A contemporary mason, while dreaming, travels back in time to meet with Gen. Pike.
(53min.)
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A Visit with General Albert Pike
A contemporary mason, while dreaming, travels back in time to meet with Gen. Pike.
Contains additional material not available on the video. (approx. 120 min.)
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American Valor
This video tells the stories of American military heroes who earned this country's highest recognition, the Medal of Honor, through newsreel footage, photographs, military art and interviews with recipients and comrades who witnessed their heroism. Narrated by Brian Dennehy.
(90 min., color/b&w)
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I've Heard the name, What Does It Mean?
A brief introduction to Freemasonry, who they are and what they do. (16 min.)
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AVT140
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Modern Marvels: Washington Monument Video
A documentary on the building of the Washington Monument (approx. 50 min.)
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Modern Marvels: Washington Monument DVD
A documentary on the building of the Washington Monument (approx. 50 min.)
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National Treasure
Action-adventure film starring Nicholas Cage as Benjamin Franklin Gates searching for the lost treasure of the Knights Templar (approx. 131 min.)
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The Crusades: Crescent & the Cross
With the use of CGI-enhanced visuals, re-enactments and footage of rarely seen locations, this is a documentary that tells the story of the major figures of the First, Second, and Third Crusades.
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Secrets of Angels, Demons & Masons - Dan Burstein
This two-part documentary investigates the Illuminati and the Freemasons, the two organizations central to Dan Brown's novel "Angels & Demons" and his sequel to "The Da Vinci Code".
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The Librarian: Quest for the Spear
Flynn Carson of the Metropolitan Library proves there is more to being a librarian than knowing the Dewey Decimal system.
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The Librarian: Return to King Solomon's Mines
Librarian Flynn Carson once again saves one of the world's greatest secrets from villains.
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The Magic Flute
One of Mozart's well-known operas performed at the Zurich Opera House in German with English subtitles.
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Freemasonry Revealed
A three part series on two DVDs traces the origins and development of Freemasonry with re-enactments and expert testimonials.
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The All New Adventures of Laurel and Hardy: For Love or Mummy
Laurel and Hardy act as escorts for a sacred Egyptian exhibit with much merry mayhem following them.
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Margaret C. Jacob speaks on 18th Century Freemasonry
An audio-video lecture given by Dr. Jacob to the attendees of the Masonic Library & Museum Association conference on the topic of "18th Century Freemasonry & the Cosmopolitan Ideal."
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