This item is a fundraising appeal dating from the 1930s, produced for the benefit of the Masonic Home of Pennsylvania and the Elkins Masonic Orphanage. The artifact consists of a folded card, exhibiting creasing and discoloration consistent with its age. The card features a blue-purple border along the upper margin of each side, incorporating the square and compasses Masonic symbol.
The face of the card contains a printed request for financial support, referencing the financial challenges faced by the aforementioned institutions. The appeal is signed "Fraternally yours" by W. Freeland Kendrick, identified as President, and lists his address as the Widener Building, Philadelphia. The typography and language used are indicative of printed materials from the early twentieth century. The headings "THE MASONIC HOME OF PENNSYLVANIA" and "THE ELKINS MASONIC ORPHANAGE," along with their respective Philadelphia addresses, are prominently displayed.
The verso of the card presents a remittance form intended for the submission of donations. Robert J. Scott, Vice-President and Chairman of the Committee, with a corresponding address at the Widener Building, is identified as the designated recipient of contributions. The form includes spaces for the donor's name, address, Lodge affiliation, and the amount of the donation. Printed instructions stipulate that checks should be made payable to The Masonic Home of Pennsylvania. Photographic documentation accompanies this description, depicting both sides of the folded card and illustrating the layout of the form and printed information. The notation "(Over)" is present at the bottom left of each side, indicating the presence of content on both faces of the document.