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The Montana Freemason Magazine is published by and is
a product of the Montana Masonic Foundation, Inc. Unless
otherwise noted; articles in this publication express only the
private opinion or assertion of the writer and do not necessarily
refl ect the offi cial position of the Montana Masonic Foundation
or the Grand Lodge A.F.&A.M. of Montana.
The Montana Freemason Magazine is provided to members
of the Grand Lodge of AF&AM of Montana by the Montana
Masonic Foundation, Inc.

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The Editorial staff invites contributions in the form of
informative articles, reports, news and other timely information
(of about 350 to 1000 words in length) that broadly relate to
general Masonry. Submissions must be typed or preferably
provided in MS Word format, and all photographs or images
sent as a JPG fi le. Only original or digital photos or graphics
that support the submission are accepted. Articles are subject
to editing and Peer Review. No compensation is permitted for Cover - In 1917 members of the 163rd Army
any article or photographs, or other materials submitted for Infantry located at Fort William H. Harrison,
publication. All photographs must be identifi ed as to who took
the photo and the names of the individuals who may appear in Helena, Montana formed the Montana Army Lodge
the photo. E-mail all photos and articles to the address below. No. 1 (U.D.). This medallion was created from the
design prepared by Most Worshipful Brother F.D.
Jones (Helena Lodge No. 3) the Grand Master of
Masons in Montana 1917-1918 and Brother George
H. Carsle (Helena No. 3) to be given to members
of Montana Army Lodge No. 1 U.D. during World
War I. There were 1130 of the original medallions
produced.

Please direct all articles and correspondence to :

Reid Gardiner, Editor
The Montana Freemason Magazine
PO Box 1158
Helena, MT 59624-1158
(406) 442-7774
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