About the Collections at the Livingston Masonic Library

The collections in the care of The Chancellor Robert R Livingston Masonic Library of Grand Lodge are the property of the Grand Lodge of the State of New York, F&AM.

Some of the strengths of the collection are:

• Over 60,000 volumes detailing Masonic history, origins, philosophy, symbolism, current events, esoterica and occultism;
• Historical files for every Lodge, Chapter, Council, Commandery and Valley in New York State;
• Extensive holdings of Masonic periodicals from all over the United States and the world, from the 1700's to the present day, including a large collection of Shrine publications;
• Subject files containing articles, essays, speeches and studies on numerous topics relating to Freemasonry;
• Biographical files on Masons known for their achievements both within the Craft and in wider historical contexts;
• Extensive collections of Masonic memorabilia, ritual artifacts, jewlery, aprons and other textile artifacts, artwork, engravings, paintings, and collections gathered by Past Grand Masters of New York;
• Revolving exhibits in the Reading Room of Masonic memorabilia and ephemera;
• Concentration in New York State History.

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©2005, The Chancellor Robert R Livingston Masonic Library of Grand Lodge. This page last updated 4/12/2008.