Louisiana Lodge of Research No. 1
Free and Accepted Masons

Research

Fostering the study of Freemasonry through Research and Education

Research Papers

Guidelines

The Louisiana Lodge of Research is currently reviewing style guidelines. Until these are available, submissions should follow one of the available style guidelines below. The Editorial Committee retains the right to reformat selected papers to allow for uniformity in the published Transactions.

  1. Ars Quatuor Coronatorum – A Revised Style Guide
  2. Quarry Project Style Guide
  3. The American Lodge of Research
  4. Texas Lodge of Research

Submitting a Paper

Papers submitted to the Louisiana Lodge of Research will be reviewed by the Editorial Committee. The Secretary will serve as the point of contact for paper submissions, acceptances, rejections, and comments.

Those wishing to submit a paper for publication should consider any topic relevant to the Craft including philosophical, historical, and/or commentary on the future of Freemasonry. 

Selected papers will be published electronically in our Annual Transactions. The Editorial Committee is researching methods for print-on-demand for those wishing for a physical book. 

Among the papers selected, one or more papers may be selected to be presented at in-person meeting of the lodge.

Past Transactions

2012 Transactions
 
The Relevancy of Freemasonry in the Twenty First Century by Clayton J. Borne III, PGM
The Evolution of the Three Great Lights by John L. Belenger, PM
The Story of Louisiana Lodge of Research by William Jules Mollere, GJW
A Very Brief History of the Grand Lodge of France from its Origins to Present Time by Daniel Castoriano 
The Saint Domingue-Louisiana Connection by Ray W. Burgess, PGM
What is Truth? by Michael Poll, PM
Whiter are we Traveling? by Dwight L. Smith, PGM
Evolution of the Ritual by Naresh Sharma, PM
James Foulhouze – A Biographical Study by Michael R. Poll, PM
Whence Came You? by John Belanger, PM
“Personal Integrity” The Cornerstone of Masonic Philosophy by Clayton J. Borne III, PGM
Esoterism and Freemasonry by Michael R. Poll, PM
 
2013 Transactions
 
Language of the Heart by Carl H. Claudy, PGM
The Scottish Rite Bicentennial Academic Symposium: Reflections in Louisiana History by Clayton J. Borne III, PGM
A Masonic Metamorphosis by Lawrence D Wade, MD, PM
The Templar Degrees of The Ancient & Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry by Pierre G. Normarnd, Jr., 33
DeMolay by Clayton J. Borne III, PM, 33
Recognition of a New Grand Lodge in France (1913) by Alain Bernheim, 33
Reading Masons and Masons Who Do Not Read by Albert Mackey, 33
The Chamber of Reflection by Michael Carpenter, PM
Masonic Communication by Michael R. Poll, PM
Regius Manuscript by H.L. Haywood
The Mystery of Freemasonry by Clayton J. Borne III, PGM, 33
The Use and Symbolism of Color in Masonry by Frank C. Higgins
The Doctrine of the Balance by Joseph Fort Newton
Masonic Words and Phrases by Michael R. Poll, PM 
 
2014 Transactions
 
Communications and Masonic Membership by Charles H. Penn III, PGM
“Aurum nostrum non est aurum vulgi” by J. Quincy Gotte
A Look Back at Louisiana Masonic History by Michael R. Poll, PM
The Four Hirams of Tyre by A.S. MacBride
My Ideal Masonic Lodge by Raymon Sean Walters
We are the Working Tools by Bill Hosler
Finding Balance by Michael R. Poll, PM
Cathleen Whigham – New Orleans, Lady of the Valley by Louis J. Caruso, PGM
Meeting on the Level by J. Quincy Gotte
Forgiveness and Freemasonry by Michael R. Poll, PM
United Grand Lodges of Germany (VGLvD) by Clayton J. Borne III, PGM
The North Star by J. Qunicy Gotte
The Powers of the Worshipful Master by Carl Claudy, PGM
The Old Charges of Freemasonry by H.L. Haywood
Robert’s Constitutions (1772) – The Old Constitutions 
The Supreme Council Session in New Orleans by Michael R. Poll, PM
 
2015 Transactions
 
Strategies Fundamental to the Survival of American Freemasonry by Robert G. Davis
The Importance of the EA Degree in Understating our World as a Master Mason by J. Qunicy Gotte
The Masonic Philosophy: A Legacy of Liberty by Clayton J. Borne III, PGM
Albert Pike 101 by Arturo de Hoyos
Who are we, and where do we stand by Robert L. Poll
In the Presence of Fire by River Folsom
The Art of Conveying a Message by Johnathan K. Poll
Vibrations by Elmo J. Barnes
Why the FC Degree by J. Quincy Gotte
The New Orleans Roots of Freemasonry in Mobile, Alabama by Wayne E. Sirmon
Early Grand Lodge of Louisiana Proceedings (part one) by Michael R. Poll, PM
 
2020 Transactions 
 
Historical Predicates for Freemasonry in Louisiana by Clayton J. Borne III, PGM
The Ancient Mystery Schools by Michael R. Poll, PM
Ashlars of the Temple by Mark St. John
The Elimination of the French Influence in Louisiana Masonry by Michael R. Poll, PM
The Origin of Nature of Freemasonry by Clayton J. Borne III, PGM
Masonic Ritual in the United States by Michael R. Poll, PM
Seeing Through the Eyes of the Blind by Jonathan K. Poll
The Importance of the EA Degree in Understanding Our World as a Master Mason by J. Quincy Gotte
Albert Pikes Address before The Grand Consistory of Louisiana by Michael R. Poll, PM
Cornerstone Principles of the Masonic Philosophy by Clayton J. Borne III, PGM
Meaningful Myths, Truer than Facts by Taylor Nauta
Freemasonry the Verb by Michael R. Poll, PM
The Battle of New Orleans and Freemasonry by Michael R. Poll, PM
Discovering the Present Day Supreme Council of Louisiana by Michael R. Poll, PM