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Santa Fes Scottish Rite Temple, built in 1912, is a historic landmark and the home of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry in New Mexico. The buildingincluding its jewel box theater with original scenery collectionand its artifacts, represent a time capsule of Masonic culture and theatrical history. Essays examine the emergence of Freemasonry, key Masonic figures during New Mexicos territorial period through statehood, and the architectural significance of the iconic pink building and Freemasons use of it to the present. Illustrated with contemporary and historical images, the book reveals the theatrical production of Masonic degrees and the production of the magnificent scenic backdrops. Today, many of the countrys Masonic buildings are being repurposed and their collections are being liquidated. Through the heroic efforts of its members, the Santa Fe Scottish Rite Temple has been preserved, remaining under the continued stewardship of the Freemasons, who share their building with the community.

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Wendy Waszut-Barrett is a historical consultant specializing in the restoration and replication of painted scenery for historic performance venues such as the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry. She is a designer, scenic artist and art instructor, sharing her knowledge of the dry pigment paint system and the studio style used to create historical scenery at the turn of the twentieth century. She has spoken internationally to theater groups about the evolution of Scottish Rite scenery, raising awareness of historic scenery collections in Masonic temples throughout North America. She is the author of numerous articles on Masonic degree productions appearing in publications including the Initiative Theatre Museum Berlins Die Verte Wand, TD&T, the Scottish Rite Research Societys Heredom, and the Scottish Rite Journal. She is currently writing a book on the life and times of Thomas G. Moses, Scottish Rite Mason and final president at Sosman & Landis Studio in Chicago.

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