Fellows in Masonic Research

Fellows in Masonic Research

It is with pride that Texas Lodge of Research presents its Fellows in Masonic Research. These brethren have distinguished themselves in their service to the Craft as outstanding researchers as demonstrated by their authorship of articles, books and other publications on the subjects of the history, lore, ritual, symbolism and philosophy of Freemasonry.

Article 201 of the Laws of the Grand Lodge of Texas, and the Bylaws of Texas Lodge of Research, provide that no more than one new Fellow in Masonic Research may be elected each year, and such election is subject to the final approval of the Grand Lodge of Texas Committee on Masonic Education and Service.

The fact that only sixteen such honors have been awarded since the creation of the Lodge is indicative of the high standards attendant to the designation.

1. Dr. James David Carter, PM * . . . . . . . . . . Elected 2 Dec. 1961

2. Dr. Donavon Duncan Tidwell, PM * . . . . . . Elected 19 Mar. 1966

3. Lesley L. Walker, Jr., PM * . . . . . . . . . . . . Elected 16 Mar. 1968

4. Florian A. Kleinschmidt, PM * . . . . . . . . . . Elected 20 Mar. 1971

5. Dr. Christopher L. York, PM * . . . . . . . . . . Elected 17 Mar. 1973

6. Deed L. Vest, PM * . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Elected 19 Mar. 1977

7. Dr. George H. T. French, PM * . . . . . . . . . Elected 18 Mar. 1978

8. Yancey L. Russell * . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Elected 17 Mar. 1984

9. Dr. William P. Vaughn, PM . . . . . . . . . . . . Elected 15 Mar. 1986

10. Plez A. Transou, PM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Elected 18 Mar. 1989

11. John E. Jack Kelly, PM, PGM * . . . . . . . Elected 16 Mar. 1991

12. J. Dexter Sammons, PM . . . . . . . . . . . . . Elected 10 Sep. 1994