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  001 What Constitutes Illinois Freemasonry? - Illinois Freemasonry does not necessarily include all that is written about Freemasonry. Illinois Freemasonry (like all Grand Jurisdictions) is a legally organized corporation with a specific library of recognized texts and a specific mission.

  002 The First Illinois Masonic Lodge and Grand Lodge - Illinois Freemasonry arrived with the early Illinois pioneers even before Illinois became a state. Due to the Morgan Affair, the first Illinois Grand Lodge lasted only a few years.

  003 The Morgan Affair - The Morgan Affair was a serious event in early American history. Freemasons then considered their Masonic obligations to trump the constitutional rights of American citizens, despite those same Freemasons having led the Revolution that gave Americans their constitutional rights..

  004 The Kinmundy Lodge Charter Members - Kinmundy Lodge #398 was formed by nine men. These are brief biographies of our founding members.

  005 History of LaClede and Farina Lodges - The LaClede Lodge #601 and Farina Lodge #671 eventually merged into Kinmundy Lodge #398.

  006 The Jahraus Family - The Jahraus family has five consecutive generations of membership in Kinmundy Lodge #398.

  007 The Chesley Family - The Chesley family were among the first members of Kinmundy Lodge and endured hardships caused by the Civil War.

  008 Membership from the early Settlers of Foster Township - The descendants of the early settlers of Foster township contributed many members to Kinmundy Lodge #398.

  009 Rebuilding Kinmundy Lodge #398 - The actions taken by the brethren to rebuild Kinmundy Lodge #398 after the 1903 fire.

  010 Thomas Wilson Haymond - A brief biography of Thomas Wilson Haymond

  011 James Harvey Gray's Masonic Family - A brief introduction to James Harvey Gray and his masonic relatives.

  012 Declaration of Principles - The Declaration of Principles from the Constitution and By-Laws of the Grand Lodge of Illinois.

  013 Illustrations of Masonry - The infamous book reprinted by Captain Willam Morgan.

  015 The I.O.O.F. in Kinmundy Illinois - Rosedale Lodge #354 shared membership and history with Kinmundy Lodge #398.

  016 Working Together as a Lodge - The essence of Freemasonry - a society that teaches us how to integrate our personal skills and resources with those of our brothers to make a positive impact on the community.

  017 Biography of MWPGM Robert E. Ford - PGM Robert E. Ford was raised at Kinmundy Lodge #398 and advanced to Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Illinois, A. F. & A. M.

  018 Early Lodge Details - Readings from the 1890's minutes regarding actions of renting and building a lodge hall for Kinmundy Lodge #398.

  019 The Black Cube - An edited anonymous lecture from 1929 about the use of the black cube in Freemasonry.

  020 The 47th Problem of Euclid - An introduction to the most important discovery in Geometry from the time of Pythagoras.

  021 Saints John Days - The Saints John Days were important to early Freemasons, and we should not lose sight of their meaning.

  022 The Wardens - A brief history and overview of the Senior and Junior Wardens in Freemasonry.

  023 Corn, Wine, and Oil - The meaning and usage of corn, wine, and oil in Masonic ritual.

  024 Anderson's Constitutions of 1723 - A synopsis of Anderson's constitutions as a blueprint for Grand Masonic Lodges and their subordinate lodges worldwide.

  025 Edmond Ronayne Ritual - How a Masonic "expose" ritual helped make the Masonic organization stronger.

  026 Advice to the Master - When a Master Mason advances to the Oriental Chair, the lodge's success will depend upon his leadership ability.

  027 Trust - Trust is synonymous with the "cement of brotherly love" and provides the foundation for all Masonic successes.

  028 The Four Cardinal Virtues - Related to trust are the four cardinal virtues of prudence, fortitude, temperance, and justice. Every Mason strives to understand and practice these virtues.