Group photograph of members of members of Thomas Waller Lodge No. 49 gathered to honor Monroe P. Parker, who holds his plaque. From left: Paul Howard, Bernard Gray, Monroe Parker, Richard Hunt, and Frank White. Bernard Gray was a Past Master at the Thomas Waller Masonic Lodge #49. He also was an officer, and reverend at St. Philip’s Episcopal Church. Gray worked as a Realtor for Miracle Mortgage Service, Inc. in Carson, California. Paul Howard was a top rated jazz saxophonist. For over 30 years he was a member of the American Federation of Musicians, Local #767. He was advanced to the role of Treasurer of the Union’s Credit Union. Written on back of photo: 1970 Past Masters of different lodges-Delta, Holland & Thomas Waller. From left: Paul Howard, Bernard Gray, Monroe Parker, Richard Hunt and Frank White. [occasion mis-identified]
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African American freemasons African American civic leaders African American musicians Gray, Bernard Howard, Paul, 1885-1980 White, Frank Freemasons. Prince Hall Grand Lodge (Calif.) Parker, Monroe P. (Monroe Philip), 1877-1973 Hunt, Richard
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