Voting Box
Scope and Contents
The Alianza Hispano-Americana (AHA) collection contains materials which appear to be associated with various ceremonies and activities of the AHA, including ritual books, ceremonial hats, robe, gavel, golden bird figure, and a pyramid plaque engraved with the organizations name and motto. Also included is a voting box and bag with white and black marbles, how many of the early Masonic orders conducted secret ballots, and a paper mache skull.
Dates
- Creation: 1928 - 1979
Creator
- From the Collection: Alianza Hispano-Americana (Author, Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research.
Extent
From the Collection: 2.75 Linear Feet (3 boxes) ; Box 1 (Wooden chest): 23.5 x 9 x 12 inches, Boxes 2 & 3: 9.5 x 6.5 x 12.25 inches
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Wooden voting box containing a bag filled with 86 white marbles and a small bag of 20 black marbles, as well as a handle. There are two latches on the top, and the two sections of the box are separated by a wooden door held in place by a spring. The spring door has a hole allowing marbles to pass through. Resembles old Masonic voting systems, where members could secrelty cast their vote by choosing a white marble to vote in favor or a black one to vote in opposition.
Repository Details
Part of the Stephen O. Murray and Keelung Hong Special Collections Repository