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Records of the Salem Light Infantry Veteran Association

 Collection
Identifier: SERIES I.

Scope and Content Note

From the Collection:

The Salem Light Infantry Veteran Association Records include record books, by-laws, correspondence, meeting programs and invitations, account books, treasurer reports, and belt buckles. This collection has been arranged into four series.

Series I. Administrative Records includes records books, insurance policies, general orders, by-laws, and Company H history pamphlets associated with the Salem Light Infantry Veteran Association. The record books include detailed meeting minutes and clippings of company events.

Series II. Members Records includes correspondence from leaders of the organization such as George M. Whipple, meeting programs and invitations to association events, marches, and annual meetings, and clippings of news reports of veteran events and member obituaries.

Series III. Financial Records includes account books, receipts and treasurer reports.

Series IV. Artifacts includes two belt buckles with the Salem Light Infantry initials on the front.

Dates

  • Creation: 1855-1917, undated

Creator

Restrictions on Access

This collection is open for research use.

Extent

From the Collection: 1.5 linear feet (3 boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Repository Details

Part of the Phillips Library Repository

Contact:
Peabody Essex Museum
306 Newburyport Turnpike
Rowley MA 01969 USA