Library

Introduction

At Partick St. Mary’s Lodge No. 117 we promote the study of our history and of Masonic knowledge. We have a collection of books and documents on the premises as well as at the library of The Grand Lodge’s Freemasons’ Hall. Our books and documents can be in the form of printed matter or in digital form. All are directly or indirectly related to our lodge, the history of Partick and Masonic knowledge.

Books for sale (Go to Online Shop)

  1. 117 History 1769-1946 – Thomas A. Bell – 1946 – Republished 2018 – GBP 10.00
  2. 117 Short History – Millar Hart – Republished 2018 – GBP 05.00
  3. 117 Brochure – Bye-laws
  4. A to Z Questions & Answers Masonic Symbolism – George Marshall – Republished 2018 – GBP 04.00

Present Projects

  1. Book: 117 History 1946-2018 – In research stage
  2. Book: 117 Lodge Proceedings & Ceremonies – In editorial stage
  3. The 117 Modern Tracing Board Project – In research stage

Viewing Request

117 Online Digital Archive: (For access email our acting Librarian: library@partickstmaryslodge.com
Got to online Archive

To view physical books at The Grand Lodge Library contact their Curator:  curator@grandlodgescotland.org

Catalogue

117 Physical Books at Grand Lodge Library

  1. 1764-1768 Minute Book 117
  2. 1803-1827 Minute Book 117
  3. 1803 Regulations No 150
  4. 1839-1865 Minute Book 117
  5. 1877-1890 Minute Book 117
  6. 1890-1902 Minute Book 117
  7. 1908-1913 Minute Book 117
  8. 1918-1921 Minute Book 117
  9. 1918-1925 Minutes Installation Class
  10. 1920-1945 Visitors Book A-Z
  11. 1921-1924 Minute Book 117
  12. 1923-1929 – Halls Finance Office Bearers Minutes
  13. 1924-1929 Minute Book 117
  14. 1929-1935 Minute Book 117
  15. 1929-1939 Finance and Office Bearers Minutes
  16. 1931-1939 Instruction Class Minutes
  17. 1935-1941 Minute Book 117
  18. 1939-1948 Committee and Office Bearers Minutes
  19. 1941-1944 Minute Book 117
  20. 1944-1947 Minute Book 117
  21. 1946-1980 Visitors Book A-Z
  22. 1947-1951 Minute Book 117
  23. 1948-1965 Committee and Office Bearers Minutes
  24. 1951-1954 Minute Book 117
  25. 1954-1957 Minute Book 117
  26. 1957-1960 Minute Book 117
  27. 1960-1963 Minute Book 117
  28. 1963-1969 Minute Book 117
  29. 1966-1985 Committee Meetings Minutes
  30. 1969-1975 Minute Book 117
  31. 1975-1980 Minute Book 117
  32. 1980-1986 Minute Book 117
  33. 1986-1992 Minute Book 117
  34. 1992-1999 Minute Book 117
  35. 1999-2000 Minute Book 117
  36. 2000-2011 Minute Book 117
  37. 2011-2017 Minute Book 117
  38. 2019OCT – 2021SEP Minute Book 117
  39. Sederunt Book 1917-1925
  40. Sederunt Book 1926-1944
  41. Sederunt Book 1944-1960
  42. Sederunt Book 1960-1983
  43. Sederunt Book 1983-1992
  44. Sederunt Book 1992-2003
  45. Royal Arch Sederunt Book 1924-1965
  46. 117 History 1769-1946 – Thomas A. Bell – Republished 2018
  47. 117 Short History – Millar Hart – Republished 2018

117 Physical Books at 117 

  1. 2019OCT – 2021SEP Minute Book 117 – Paperback Copy underway from printer – Original at Grand Lodge Library
  2. 2017- Present – Minute Book   (with Secretary 117)
  3. Sederunt Book 2003- Present  (with Secretary 117)
  4. 117 History 1769-1946 – Thomas A. Bell – Republished 2018
  5. 117 Short History – Millar Hart – Republished 2018 

Other Physical Books at 117

50 years of the western district lodges association, n.d.
A Library of Freemasonry Illustrated Volume 1, n.d.
A Library of Freemasonry Illustrated Volume 2, n.d.
A Library of Freemasonry Illustrated Volume 3, n.d.
A Library of Freemasonry Illustrated Volume 4, n.d.
A Library of Freemasonry Illustrated Volume 5, n.d.
Allyn, A., 1979. A ritual and illustrations of freemasonry. Рипол Классик.
Asbridge, T., 2012. The Crusades: The War for the Holy Land. Simon and Schuster.
Baigent, M., Leigh, R., 2013. The Dead Sea Scrolls Deception. Random House.
Brighton, S., 2006. In Search of the Knights Templar: A Guide to the Sites in Britain. Weidenfeld & Nicolson.
Burns, R., 2012. Robert Burns. Geddes & Grosset.
Burns, R., 2008. A Night Out with Robert Burns. Canongate Books.
Burns, R., 2000. The Complete Poems and Songs of Robert Burns. Geddes & Grosset.
Burns, R., 1938. The Kilmarnock Edition of the Poetical Works of Robert Burns: Arranged in Chronological Order with New Annotations, Biographical Notices, Etc. Scottish Daily Express.
Burns, R., 1896. The Poetry of Robert Burns: Edited by W.E. Henley and T.F. Henderson. Blackwood, le Bas and Company, [pref. 1896-1897].
Burrowes, J., 2011. Glasgow: Tales of the City. Random House.
Butler, A., 2006. The goddess, the grail, and the lodge: tracing the origins of religion. Barnes & Noble Books.
Cawthorne, N., 2006. 100 Catastrophic Disasters. Arcturus Publishing.
Clyde, J., 2004. Glasgow Taxi. Shepheard-Walwyn.
Cooley, R., Knowles, M., n.d. The Priestly Order.
Cooper, R.L.D., 2007. The Rosslyn Hoax?: Viewing Rosslyn Chapel from a New Perspective. Lewis Masonic Publishers, Limited.
Council, P. (Scotland) T., 1909. Minutes and Reports of the Town Council of Partick. Partick Town Council.
Cryer, N.B., 2008. Understanding the Knight Templar and Malta Degrees. Lewis Masonic Publishers, Limited.
Cryer, N.B., 2007. I Just Didn’t Know That. Lewis Masonic.
Cryer, N.B., 2005a. Did You Know This, Too? Lewis Masonic Publishers, Limited.
Cryer, N.B., 2005b. Did You Know This, Too? Lewis Masonic Publishers, Limited.
Cryer, N.B., 1996. The Arch and the Rainbow: The Story of the Order of Mark Master Masons and the Degree of Royal Ark Mariner. Lewis Masonic.
Cryer, N.B., 1987. Ars Quatuor Coronatorum: Transactions of the Quatuor Coronati Lodge No. 2076, London – Volumes 100-130 (1987-2017).
Douglas, H., n.d. Robert Burns: A life. Sutton.
Draffen, G., 1977. The Royal Order of Scotland: a Ritual of Heredom of Kilwinning and Rosycross.
Duchane, S., 2005. Beyond the Da Vinci Code: From the Rose Line to the Bloodline, the Unauthorized Guide to Dan Brown’s Best-selling Novel. Cameron House.
Dudgeon, P., 2012. Our Glasgow: Memories of Life in Disappearing Britain. Hachette UK.
Famous Scottish Freemasons, n.d.
First for Boys – The story of The Boys’ Brigade – 1883-1983, n.d.
Glasgow.), A.B. (of, 1795. History of Glasgow: And of Paisley, Greenock, and Port-Glasgow; Comprehending the Ecclesiastical and Civil History of These Places, from the Earliest Accounts to the Present Time: and Including an Account of Their Population, Commerce, Manufactures, Arts, and Agriculture. W. Paton.
Gould, R.F., 1936. A concise History of Freemasonry. Scribner.
Gould, R.F., 1885. Gould’s History of Freemasonry, Its Antiquities, Symbols, Constitutions, Customs, Etc: Derived from Official Sources Throughout the World – Volume 1. Yorston.
Gould, R.F., Wright, D., Johnson, M.M., Allen, J.E., 1936a. Gould’s History of Freemasonry Throughout the World – Volume 1. C. Scribner’s sons.
Gould, R.F., Wright, D., Johnson, M.M., Allen, J.E., 1936b. Gould’s History of Freemasonry Throughout the World – Volume 2. C. Scribner’s sons.
Gould, R.F., Wright, D., Johnson, M.M., Allen, J.E., 1936c. Gould’s History of Freemasonry Throughout the World – Volume 3. C. Scribner’s sons.
Gould, R.F., Wright, D., Johnson, M.M., Allen, J.E., 1936d. Gould’s History of Freemasonry Throughout the World – Volume 4. C. Scribner’s sons.
Gould, R.F., Wright, D., Johnson, M.M., Allen, J.E., 1936e. Gould’s History of Freemasonry Throughout the World – Volume 5. C. Scribner’s sons.
Gould, R.F., Wright, D., Johnson, M.M., Allen, J.E., 1936f. Gould’s History of Freemasonry Throughout the World – Volume 6. C. Scribner’s sons.
Grant, A., Stringer, K.J., 1998. Medieval Scotland: Crown, Lordship and Community. Edinburgh University Press.
Greenhorne, W., 1928. History of Partick 550-1912. John Thomlinson Limited.
Greenhorne, W., n.d. History of Partick 550-1912.
greenland, david, n.d. The Little Book of Freemasonry. Barnes & Noble Books.
Haagensen, E., Lincoln, H., 2002. The Templars’ Secret Island: The Knights, the Priest and the Treasure. Cassell.
Hamill, J., Gilbert, R.A., 1998. Freemasonry: A Celebration of the Craft. JG Press.
Harold, T., 1988. The Robert Burns Information and Quiz Book. Haddington.
Harper, T., 2010. Knights Of The Cross. Random House.
Holmes-Dallimore, A., 2003. Freemason’s All in All: The Master. Kessinger Publishing.
Holy Bible – Presented by the Freemasons of Valley of Pittsburgh Pennsylvania, n.d.
House, J., n.d. Glasgow Old and New. Neil Wilson Publishing.
Hunter, W., 1990. Dear Happy Ghosts: Scenes from the Outram Picture Archive 1898-1990. Mainstream.
Illustrated Poets Robert Burns, n.d. . Parragon.
Jackson, K., 2007. Beyond the Craft (5th Edition). Lewis Masonic Publishers, Limited.
Jackson, K.B., 1994a. Beyond the Craft. Lewis Masonic.
Jackson, K.B., 1994b. Beyond the Craft. Lewis Masonic.
Jerdan, G., n.d. scottish constitution of the scottish rite.
Johnstone, M., 2010. The Freemasons: The Illustrated Book of an Ancient Brotherhood. Arcturus Publishing.
Jones, B.E., 1975. Freemasons’ Book of the Royal Arch. Harrap.
Knight, C., Lomas, R., 2012. The Second Messiah: Templars,The Turin Shroud and the Great Secret of Freemasonry. Random House.
Landon, H.C.R., 1999. 1791, Mozart’s Last Year. Thames and Hudson.
Lindsay, R.S., n.d. scottish constitution for Scotland.
Longfellow, H.W., 1859. The Poetical Works of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. George Routledge and Company.
Lord, E., 2013. Knights Templar in Britain. Routledge.
MacBride, A.S., 1914. Speculative Masonry: Its Mission, Its Evolution, and Its Landmarks … D. Gillfillan.
Mackey, A.G., 1996. The History of Freemasonry: Its Legendary Origins. Gramercy Books.
Mackey, A.G., Mackey, 2010. Revered Wisdom–Freemasonry. Sterling Publishing Company, Incorporated.
Martin, G., Callaghan, J., 1924. A Treasury of Masonic Thought. Winter.
Martin, S., 2011. The Knights Templar. Oldcastle Books.
Napier, G., 2011. A to Z of the Knights Templar: A Guide to Their History and Legacy. History Press.
Napier, J., 1873. Notes and Reminiscences Relating to Partick. Hugh Hopkins.
Nicholson, H.J., 2010. The Knights Templar: A Brief History of the Warrior Order. Running Press.
Ogilvie, E.E., Thompson, H.A., n.d. Freemasons Guide Royal Arch Chapter.
Proceedings of the Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Scotland 1951-1952, n.d. . The Chapter.
Proceedings of the Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Scotland 1952-1953, n.d. . The Chapter.
Proceedings of the Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Scotland 1953-1954, n.d. . The Chapter.
Proceedings of the Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Scotland 1954-1955, n.d. . The Chapter.
Proceedings of the Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Scotland 1955-1956, n.d. . The Chapter.
Proceedings of the Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Scotland 1956-1957, n.d. . The Chapter.
Proceedings of the Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Scotland 1958-1959, n.d. . The Chapter.
Read, P.P., 2012. The Templars. Hachette UK.
Ridley, J., 2011. The Freemasons: A History of the World’s Most Powerful Secret Society. Arcade.
Robinson, J.J., 1993. A Pilgrim’s Path: Freemasonry and the Religious Right. M. Evans.
Sandbach, R., 2007. Talks for Lodge and Chapter. Lewis Masonic Publishers, Limited.
Scott, S.W., 1868. Tales of a Grandfather. Ritter.
Simon, E., 1959. The Piebald Standard: A Biography of the Knights Templars. Cassell.
Smart, A., 2002. Villages of Glasgow: North of the Clyde. John Donald.
Smart, A., n.d. Villages of Glasgow: Volume 1. John Donald.
Societas Rosicruciana in Scotia. West of Scotland College (1880-1930): Jubilee Handbook, 1931.
Spalding, B., 2005. Shipyards in Partick, Glasgow.
Spalding, B., 1996. Partick Remembered. Stenlake.
Spalding, B., 1992. Bygone Partick. Richard Stenlake.
Taylor, C., 1902. Partick past and present. W. Hodge.
The Temple Brochure – Issues 1 2002, 2 2003, 4 2004, n.d.
Urquhart, G.R., 2011. Partick Heritage Trail.
Venzi, F., 2013. Studies on Traditional Freemasonry. Lewis Masonic Publishers, Limited.
Waite, A.E., n.d. A New Encyclopedia of Freemasonry 1.
Waite, A.E., n.d. A New Encyclopedia of Freemasonry 1.
Waite, A.E., n.d. A New Encyclopedia of Freemasonry 2.
Waite, A.E., n.d. A New Encyclopedia of Freemasonry 2.
Wallace-James, R.E., 1920. Digest of Scottish Masonic Jurisprudence – Rulings of Grand Lodge.
Williamson, E., Riches, A., Higgs, M., 1990. Glasgow. Yale University Press.
Wordsworth, W. [poetical works], 1837. The poetical works of William Wordsworth. London: Thomas Yardley.
York.), J.F. (A M., of New, 1860. The Mysteries of Freemasonry; Or, an Exposition of the Religious Dogmas and Customs of the Ancient Egyptians, Showing … Their Identity with the Order of Modern Masonry, with Some Remarks on the Metamorphosis of Apuleius.

Periodicals

Western Masonic News, 24 Issues

The Square, 4 Issues

Grand Lodge of Scotland Year Book, Issues 1964 – 2017

Supreme Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Scotland Roll Book, 27 Issues

117 Physical Documents at 117 

  1. 117 Brochures – Bye-laws
  2. 117 Brochures – Hymns
  3. 117 Brochure – 200th Anniversary Programme
  4. More Forms and Documents to be added from collection…

Framed Documents at 117 

  1. Tracing Boards
  2. Artwork Lodge Logos 117 and 150

Memorials at 117 

  1. Frame – 1914-1919 – Roll of Honour – Partick St. Mary’s Lodge No. 117 (As documented by The Scottish Military Research Group  here.)
  2. Plaque – 1939-1945 – Memorial – Partick St. Mary’s Lodge No. 117

Digital Books at 117 

  1. 1764-1768 Minute Book 117
  2. 1803-1827 Minute Book 117
  3. 1803 Regulations No 150
  4. 1839-1865 Minute Book 117
  5. 1877-1890 Minute Book 117
  6. 1890-1902 Minute Book 117
  7. 1908-1913 Minute Book 117
  8. 1918-1921 Minute Book 117
  9. 1918-1925 Minutes Installation Class
  10. 1920-1945 Visitors Book A-Z
  11. 1921-1924 Minute Book 117
  12. 1923-1929 – Halls Finance Office Bearers Minutes
  13. 1924-1929 Minute Book 117
  14. 1929-1935 Minute Book 117
  15. 1929-1939 Finance and Office Bearers Minutes
  16. 1931-1939 Instruction Class Minutes
  17. 1935-1941 Minute Book 117
  18. 1939-1948 Committee and Office Bearers Minutes
  19. 1941-1944 Minute Book 117
  20. 1944-1947 Minute Book 117
  21. 1946-1980 Visitors Book A-Z
  22. 1947-1951 Minute Book 117
  23. 1948-1965 Committee and Office Bearers Minutes
  24. 1951-1954 Minute Book 117
  25. 1954-1957 Minute Book 117
  26. 1957-1960 Minute Book 117
  27. 1960-1963 Minute Book 117
  28. 1963-1969 Minute Book 117
  29. 1966-1985 Committee Meetings Minutes
  30. 1969-1975 Minute Book 117
  31. 1975-1980 Minute Book 117
  32. 1980-1986 Minute Book 117
  33. 1986-1992 Minute Book 117
  34. 1992-1999 Minute Book 117
  35. 1999-2000 Minute Book 117
  36. 2000-2011 Minute Book 117
  37. 2011-2017 Minute Book 117
  38. 2017 – 2018 Minute Book – still needs to be scanned
  39. 2019OCT – 2021SEP Minute Book
  40. Sederunt Book 1917-1925
  41. Sederunt Book 1926-1944
  42. Sederunt Book 1944-1960
  43. Sederunt Book 1960-1983
  44. Sederunt Book 1983-1992
  45. Sederunt Book 1992-2003
  46. Royal Arch Sederunt Book 1924-1965
  47. 117 History 1769-1946 – Thomas A. Bell
  48. 117 Short History – Millar Hart
  49. History of Partick 550-1912 – William Greenhorne
  50. 117 Chapter – History 117 until 1994 – George Marshall
  51. History of Partick 550-1912 – William Greenhorne
  52. The Glasgow Mechanics Magazine – 1832 – Stone laying at Kings Bridge Hillhead 1822 by 117
  53. Annals of Glasgow – James Cleland – 1816
  54. British Masonic Miscellany volume 20 – G M Martin
  55. Glasgow and its clubs – John Strang – 1857
  56. Glasgow men and women – A.S.Boyd – 1905
  57. Glasgow past and present vol 1 – David Robertson – 1884
  58. Glasgow past and present vol 2 – David Robertson – 1884
  59. Glasgow past and present vol 3 – David Robertson – 1884
  60. Glasgow streets and places – James Muir – 1899
  61. Glasgow The minute book of the Burgh 1588 to 1750
  62. Grand Lodge England – tercentenary souvenir brochure 2017
  63. Handwritten Index of The Bailie Index A-Z – 19th century men Glasgow
  64. History of Glasgow – Andrew Brown – mention Partick page 175
  65. Notes and Reminiscences Relating to Partick – James Napier – 1873 – from page 97 freemasonry
  66. Old Country Houses Glasgow – Owners Names Index
  67. Partick Curling Club 1842-1970 – Duncan Cran – meet at Lodge
  68. Regulations Stationers Company Glasgow – 1814
  69. More Partick history books to be added from collection…

Digital Documents at 117 

  1. Brochure – 1955 Installation Office Bearers
  2. 117 Brochure Hymns
  3. 117 Brochure 200th Anniversary Programme
  4. 117 Funeral Programme 1881
  5. 117 Service programme and newspaper add 1890 – Partick Parish Church
  6. 117 Meeting invitation postcard 1980
  7. More Forms and Documents to be added from collection…

Miscellaneous and Periodicals at 117

  1. Brochures
  2. Magazines and Periodicals