The Early Introduction of Bogus Freemasonry in the United States of America and Texas Among Colored Masons

"The Early Introduction of Bogus Freemasonry in the United States of America and Texas Among Colored Masons" by C. L. (Charles L.) Mitchell is a critical, historical examination from the early 1900s that investigates the beginnings of Black Freemasonry and the controversial legitimacy of the Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Massachusetts, especially concerning its influence in Texas. With motivation shared in a detailed preface, Mitchell questions the validity of some Masonic groups and their claims to legitimacy. The book focuses on the formation of the Prince Hall Grand Lodge, arguing that it was improperly formed because it did not have enough warranted lodges to be legitimate. The author uses questions and answers to analyze historical Masonic events and challenge assertions, especially as they relate to the Masonic community in Texas.