Ancient Egyptian Arabic Order of the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine
The Ancient Egyptian Arabic Order of the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine (A.E.A.O.N.M.S.) is a masonic organization for African Americans.[1] Daughters of Isis is its sister organization.
History
[edit]The order was incorporated under the laws of Illinois in 1893. That incorporation was eventually abandoned and in 1901 the order was incorporated as a fraternal and charitable association under the Act of Congress passed May 5, 1870.
Fraternal groups for African Americans, including this one, were sued by whites only membership groups, in this case the Ancient Arabic Order of the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine (Shriners), a masonic organization that accused the African Americans of infringing on their name and practices.[2]
It established orders in El Paso, Dallas, and Houston.[2] The suspension of a lodge in 1946 was followed by a lawsuit.[3]
The Pyramid is its official publication.[4]
Howard University interviewed a few of its members.[5] The Denver Public Library has records for the Syrian Temple No. 49 in Denver.[6]
Author and historian of masonry Joseph A. Walkes[7] wrote Black Square & Compass: 200 Years of Prince Hall Freemasonry published in 1989 and History of the Shrine: Ancient Egyptian Arabic Order Nobles of the Mystic Shrine, Inc. (Prince Hall Affiliated) : a Pillar of Black Society, 1893-1993 published in 1993.[8]
Oliver Washington Jr. was documented as 38th[9] Imperial Potentate in 2009.[10]
The group has held a convention in Tampa, Florida four times and a fifth convention is planned for 2026. The 2023 convention included a parade and community outreach. The City of Tampa anticipated 12,000 attendees and family members visiting for the 2023 event.[11]
Locations
[edit]The organization has numerous Temples and Courts in the "Desert of Florida".[12]
Other temples include:
- Alcazar Temple #179, Sacramento, California
- Hella Temple #105, Nashville, Tennessee
- Jeddah Temple #160, Orangeburg, South Carolina
- Obelisk Temple #187, Okinawa, Japan
- Rahman Temple #77, Pine Bluff, Arkansas
- Magnus Temple #3, Accotink, Virginia
- Mut'im Temple #240 Fredericksburg, Virginia
See also
[edit]- Prince Hall
- Prince Hall Freemasonry
- Prince Hall Order of the Eastern Star
- Colored Knights of Pythias
References
[edit]- ^ "Duty to the Race: African American Fraternal Orders and the Legal Defense of the Right to Organize". p. 491.
- ^ a b "ANCIENT EGYPTIAN ARABIC ORDER OF NOBLES OF THE MYSTIC SHRINE et al. V. MICHAUX et al".
- ^ "Bailey v. Ancient Egyptian Arabic Order Nobles of the Mystic Shrine of North & South America, 162 Pa. Super. 5 | Casetext Search + Citator". casetext.com.
- ^ "The Pyramid: The Official Organ of the Imperial Council Ancient Egyptian Arabic Order Nobles of the Mystic Shrine of North and South America and Its Jurisdictions First Quarter 1959 by Alexander, Booker T. | Search for rare books | ABAA".
- ^ "Oral History Guide: Ancient Egyptian Order of the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine and Daugthers of IsisMystic Shrine and Daugthers of Isis". Retrieved 2024-03-28.
- ^ "Ancient Egyptian Arabic Order Nobles of the Mystic Shrine, Inc. (Prince Hall Affiliated). Syrian Temple No. 49 (Denver, Colo.) -- History. | Denver Public Library ArchivesSpace". archives.denverlibrary.org.
- ^ "Joseph A. Walkes, Jr. Web Site". Library of Congress, Washington, D.C. 20540 USA.
- ^ Walkes, Joseph A. (January 23, 1993). "History of the Shrine: Ancient Egyptian Arabic Order Nobles of the Mystic Shrine, Inc. (Prince Hall Affiliated) : a Pillar of Black Society, 1893-1993". Ancient Egyptian Arabic Order Nobles of the Mystic Shrine of North and South America and Its Jurdictions, Incorporated (P.H.A.) – via Google Books.
- ^ "News article - Ancient Egyptian Arabic Order Nobles Mystic Shrine".
- ^ "Ancient Egyptian Arabic Order Nobles Mystic Shrine of North and South America and its Jurisdiction, Inc. et al v. Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Virginia, Free and Accepted Masons, Inc. et al, No. 3:2009cv00521 - Document 12 (E.D. Va. 2009)". Justia Law.
- ^ "Tampa Convention Center Welcomes Ancient Egyptian Arabic Order Nobles Mystic Shrine | City of Tampa". 17 August 2023.
- ^ "AEAONMS Desert of Florida | Prince Hall Shriners".