I. Administrative Records, 1817-1934, undated
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Not requestable
Scope and Contents
Series I. Administrative Records contains the constitution and by-laws, minutes of meetings, and membership lists. The four record books, which contain minutes from annual meetings and trustees' meetings, include treasurers' reports, receipts, payments and balances of admissions, dismissals, deaths, and balances of membership, reports of all other committees, and the proceedings of annual elections of officers. Membership lists are nearly complete through 1890. For subsequent years, 1891-1932, membership information may be gleaned from the minutes of meetings. Also included in this series is a copy press letter book containing the outgoing correspondence of G. Arthur Bodwell, a secretary of the association. The correspondence details routine matters of the association: notifications of meetings, letters regarding overdue monies, notifications of meetings, letters releasing the payment of monies for funeral expenses etc. The folder of miscellaneous papers contains items such as notes of meetings, suggested amendment changes to the constitution, complaints brought against members and more.
Dates
- Creation: 1817-1934, undated
Creator
- From the Collection: Salem Charitable Mechanic Association (Organization)
Restrictions on Access
This collection is open for research use.
Extent
From the Collection: 3.5 linear feet (4 boxes; 6 volumes; 1 flat file)
Language of Materials
English
Repository Details
Part of the Phillips Library Repository