Centre d'études et de documentation maçonniques du Grand Orient de Belgique
- Studie- en Documentatiecentrum van het Grootoosten van België
- Research and Documentation Centre of the Grand Orient of Belgium
- MADOC-CEDOM
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History
The MADOC-CEDOM is Research and Documentation Centre of the Grand Orient of Belgium. It was founded in 1969 and its objectives are to:
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Gather documentation relating to Freemasonry, as well as subjects that fall within the scope of Freemasons' concerns (human rights, ethics, etc.). This documentation is analysed and classified by subject.
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Make this documentation available to the Society's members in the most appropriate way possible.
Archival and Other Holdings
The Centre has a rich library with hundreds of monographs on rites, symbols, biographies, Masonic history, philosophy etc. The collection also includes more than forty-five Masonic magazines from twelve different countries. The Centre also holds rich archival material on lodges and international relations, as well as files from recently returned the "Moscow Archives". The Centre additionally preserves artwork and press clippings, among others.
Finding Aids, Guides, and Publication
The library's catalogue has been digitised and catalogues classified by author are available at the Centre.
Opening Times
Tuesday to Thursday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
The Centre is closed on Monday and Friday.
Conditions of Access
It is necessary to first contact the director of MADOC-CEDOM (cedom@skynet.be) to arrange a visit to the Centre.
Sources
Research and Documentation Centre of the Grand Orient of Belgium website consulted on 25/07/2019
Pierre-Alain Tallier (dir.), Gertjan Desmet & Pascale Falek-Alhadeff, Sources pour l'histoire des populations juives et du judaïsme en Belgique/Bronnen voor de geschiedenis van de Joden en het Jodendom in België, 19de-21ste eeuw, Brussel, ARA-AGR/Avant-Propos, 2016, 1,328 p.