Freemasonry in the National Territory of Neuquén (Argentina): the case of the "Obreros Luz del Neuquén" and "La Verdad" lodges

Abstract

In this paper we study two lodges in the National Territory of Neuquén, Argentina, at the beginning of the 20th century: "Obreros Luz del Neuquén" and "La Verdad". Our objective is to research the lodges and the networks of Freemasons within the political local, territorial and national power. Providing thus, evidence of the role Masonic lodges played in the formation of new national territories. Our aim is to study this complex topic from an academic perspective in order include the associative practices of Freemasons, that comprised political identities. Our sources have been the archives of both masonic lodges.