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William “Billy” Florence, Cofounder of Shriners International
https://www.shrinersinternational.org/en/News-and-Events/News/2022/05/William-Florence May 18, 2022William Jermyn Conlin – better known by his stage name, William J. “Billy” Florence – is credited as the co-founder of the Ancient Arabic Order of the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine, along with Walter M. Fleming, M.D.
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1977 Imperial Session Program Book
https://www.shrinersinternational.org/en/News-and-Events/News/2022/05/1977-Program-Book May 18, 2022This program book gives a glimpse of what life was like for the Shriners during that time.
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The Magic of Galveston's Mardi Gras
https://www.shrinersinternational.org/en/News-and-Events/News/2025/01/Galveston-Mardi-Gras-Magic Jan 02, 2025Patients, staff and the community come together for this island tradition.
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Local Temples Come Through For Lesly
https://www.shrinersinternational.org/en/News-and-Events/News/2025/06/Local-Temples-Come-Through-For-Lesly Jun 17, 2025When a wildfire destroyed a Patient Ambassador's home, Shriners answered the call.
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New Temple a Dream Come True in Lebanon
https://www.shrinersinternational.org/en/News-and-Events/News/2023/04/New-Temple-a-Dream-Come-True-in-Lebanon Apr 26, 2023Every temple has its own unique origin story. For Lubnan Shriners, U.D., based in Lebanon, that story starts halfway around the world, in California and New York.
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2023 Fun & Fellowship Competition Winners
https://www.shrinersinternational.org/en/News-and-Events/News/2023/08/2023-Fun-and-Fellowship-Competition-Winners Aug 24, 2023The contest recognizes fun and fellowship throughout the fraternity, and brings inspiration to nobles looking to have fun while supporting the philanthropy.
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Spinal Cord Injury Care History
https://www.shrinersinternational.org/en/News-and-Events/News/2022/05/Spinal-Cord-Injury-Care-History May 18, 2022In the 1980s, Shriners Children’s identified another need in pediatric medical care – rehabilitation for spinal cord injuries.
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Walter M. Fleming, M.D. Photo Locket
https://www.shrinersinternational.org/en/News-and-Events/News/2022/05/Fleming-Locket May 18, 2022This locket, dated October 18, 1867, includes two photos of a young Walter M. Fleming, M.D., cofounder of the Ancient Arabic Order of the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine (now Shriners International).
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Syria Glass
https://www.shrinersinternational.org/en/News-and-Events/News/2022/05/1908-Syria-Glass May 18, 2022In the late 1800’s and early 1900’s, Syria Shriners of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, produced collectible glassware to commemorate Imperial Session.
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Season of Membership Growth for Shriners
https://www.shrinersinternational.org/en/News-and-Events/News/2022/07/Membership-Increase Jul 14, 2022We celebrate two months of significant membership growth and look forward to more.
