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Memphis Misraim Visions

Memphis-Misraim Papers

A working chronological visual collection of charters, patents, appointments, revocations and related administrative papers. Some neighbouring O.T.O. and O.T.O.A. documents are retained where Memphis-Misraim is explicitly named or structurally involved.

Theodor Reuss Memphis Misraim charter material from 1902 — 1902 — Theodor Reuss / John Yarker charter material Source: Theodor Reuss: 1902 charter material.
See also Materialien zum O.T.O..

1903 constitution statutes and forms of the Sovereign Sanctuary of Memphis and Misraim — 1903 — Constitution, statutes and forms of Memphis-Misraim Source: Memphis Misraim dossier.
Reproduced there in the Reuss/Kellner documentary context.

Theodor Reuss Memphis Misraim official stationery — Early Reuss period — Memphis-Misraim / O.T.O. stationery Source: Memphis Misraim dossier.

Theodor Reuss receipt for Rudolf Steiner and Marie von Sivers in the Memphis Misraim context — 1905 — Theodor Reuss receipt for Rudolf Steiner and Marie von Sivers Source: Documents concerning Rudolf Steiner, Reuss and Memphis-Misraim.

Contract between Theodor Reuss and Rudolf Steiner dated 3 January 1906 part one — 3 January 1906 — Reuss / Steiner contract, part I Source: Documents concerning Rudolf Steiner, Reuss and Memphis-Misraim.

Contract between Theodor Reuss and Rudolf Steiner dated 3 January 1906 part two — 3 January 1906 — Reuss / Steiner contract, part II Source: Documents concerning Rudolf Steiner, Reuss and Memphis-Misraim.

Theodor Reuss edict appointing Rudolf Steiner General Grand Master of the Egyptian Rite of Misraim — 15 June 1907 — Reuss edict concerning Rudolf Steiner and the Egyptian Rite of Misraim Source: Documents concerning Rudolf Steiner, Reuss and Memphis-Misraim.

Early OTO and Memphis Misraim document from 1912 — 1912 — Early O.T.O. / Memphis-Misraim document Source: O.T.O. — Early Years and Development.

Theodor Reuss 1917 OTO Memphis Misraim synopsis of degrees part one — 1917 — Reuss, Synopsis of Degrees / constitution chart, part I Source: Theodor Reuss: Synopsis of Degrees.

Theodor Reuss 1917 OTO Memphis Misraim synopsis of degrees part two — 1917 — Reuss, Synopsis of Degrees / constitution chart, part II Source: Theodor Reuss: Synopsis of Degrees.

Theodor Reuss proclamation for Rudolf Laban and Hans Rudolf Hilfiker in the Scottish Memphis and Misraim Rite context — 24 October 1917 — Reuss / Rudolf Laban proclamation Source: Hans Rudolf Hilfiker / Libertas et Fraternitas dossier.
The document names the Scottish, Memphis and Misraim rite complex.

Theodor Reuss lodge patent for Rudolf Laban Hans Rudolf Hilfiker and Mary Wigman dated 10 January 1918 — 10 January 1918 — Lodge patent for Laban, Hilfiker and Mary Wiegmann Source: Hans Rudolf Hilfiker / Libertas et Fraternitas dossier.
The printed form explicitly names the Rites of Memphis and Misraim.

Theodor Reuss Ordo Templi Orientis Memphis Misraim document from 1918 — 1918 — Theodor Reuss, O.T.O. / Memphis-Misraim Source: Theodor Reuss.

Theodor Reuss document for Hans Rudolf Hilfiker and the Swiss lodge context dated 10 May 1919 — 10 May 1919 — Reuss / Hilfiker Swiss lodge paper Source: Hans Rudolf Hilfiker / Libertas et Fraternitas dossier.
Retained as a neighbouring Reuss paper from the Swiss Memphis-Misraim / O.T.O. complex.

Retrospective Veritas Mystica Maxima warrant for Ida Hofmann Clara Linke and associates naming Memphis and Misraim — Retrospective paper — Hofmann / Linke, purporting to be 1918 Source: Hans Rudolf Hilfiker / Libertas et Fraternitas dossier.
The source page notes that this warrant surfaced only in the early 1960s and questions its wording and signature; included here as documentary evidence, not as an authenticated Reuss original.

Michael Paul Bertiaux appoints Manuel Cabrera Lamparter representative of the Ancient and Primitive Rite of Memphis Misraim — 20 February 1976 — Michael P. Bertiaux to Manuel Cabrera Lamparter Source: O.T.O.A. dossier.
Appointment as representative for Spain and Portugal under Memphis-Misraim letterhead.

The 90th Degree of the Gnostic and Esoteric Order of Mizraim Points Chauds chart — 1970s — The 90th Degree of the Gnostic & Esoteric Order of Mizraim: The Points Chauds Source: O.T.O.A. dossier.
A structural MM paper rather than a charter.

Roberto Toca document for Manuel Cabrera Lamparter mentioning Memphis and Mizraim degrees — 3 August 1986 — Roberto C. Toca to Manuel Cabrera Lamparter Source: F.R.A. documentary gallery.
The document explicitly recognises Lamparter as possessing Memphis and Mizraim degrees.

Michael Paul Bertiaux letter announcing XI XVI 33 90 and 95 degrees to Peter Robert Koenig — 9 October 1988 — Bertiaux announces XI°, XVI°, 33°, 90° and 95° Source: Michael Paul Bertiaux / O.T.O.A. correspondence.
The letter places the 90° and 95° within the Order of Misraim and Sovereign Sanctuary of Memphis-Misraim.

Michael Paul Bertiaux handwritten Memphis Misraim Grand Secretary 90 and 95 degree document — 1988 — Grand Secretary; 90° and 95° Memphis-Misraim; XI° Source: P.R. Koenig’s Tool Box.

Michael Paul Bertiaux Memphis Misraim 90 95 degree charter to Peter Robert Koenig — 11 November 1988 — 90° / 95° Memphis-Misraim charter Source: P.R. Koenig’s Tool Box.
Also records XVI° O.T.O.A., Choronzon Club and XI°.

Spanish OTO document recognising Peter Robert Koenig and Memphis Mizraim degrees — 28 June 1989 — Spanish O.T.O. / Memphis-Mizraim recognition Source: P.R. Koenig’s Tool Box.
X° O.T.O.; 33°, 90° and 96° Memphis-Mizraim.

Charter of friendship and cooperation mentioning Memphis Misraim and Peter Robert Koenig — 13 November 1989 — Charter of Friendship and Cooperation Source: P.R. Koenig’s Tool Box.
Rito Antico e Primitivo di Memphis e Misraim; Order of Misraim and Order of Memphis.

Michael Paul Bertiaux charter appointing Peter Robert Koenig Hierophant of Memphis Misraim for Switzerland — 22 April 1991 — Hierophant of Memphis-Misraim for Switzerland Source: P.R. Koenig’s Tool Box.

Michael Paul Bertiaux proclamation of removal of jurisdiction under Memphis Misraim letterhead — 1 January 1995 — Proclamation of Removal of Jurisdiction, version I Source: Michael Paul Bertiaux / O.T.O.A. correspondence.
A revocation paper under the Rite Ancien et Primitif de Memphis-Misraim heading.

Second version of Michael Paul Bertiaux proclamation of removal of jurisdiction with Memphis Misraim seals — 1995/1996 — Proclamation of Removal of Jurisdiction, version II Source: Michael Paul Bertiaux / O.T.O.A. correspondence.
A second, more heavily sealed version of the same revocation.

Michael Paul Bertiaux official document for Courtney Willis under Memphis Misraim letterhead dated 18 September 2002 — 18 September 2002 — Bertiaux / Courtney Willis, Official Document Source: O.T.O.A. dossier.
Issued under the Rite Ancien et Primitif de Memphis-Misraim heading.

Belgian Ordre Oriental Ancien de Memphis Misraim decree for Peter Robert Koenig — 24/25 June 2007 — Ordre Oriental Ancien de Memphis-Misraim, Belgium Source: P.R. Koenig’s Tool Box.
33°, 90° and 97°; appointment to the Grande Maîtrise Nationale for Switzerland.

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