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Ancient Arabic Order of the Nobles
of the Mystic Shrine
Origins in New York, 1870
- Formed out a luncheon group by Bill Florence and Walter Fleming
Early growth
- Membership began to grow and by 1878 there were 13 temples (#9 in Davenport)
Origins of Shrine Hospitals, 1922
- First hospital in Shreveport LA in June, 1922
- Twin Cities Hospital in Jan. 1923
- 600,000 children treated in 22 Shrine Hospitals
Abu Bekr, 1907