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Record book, 1860-1874

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 2
Identifier: I.

Scope and Contents

From the Series:

Series I. Administrative Records contains a complete run of the Unions’ record books from its inception to the 1800. The books contain summaries of various meetings of the Union’s leaders as well as elections, reports, and special campaigns, and special committees. The last record book provides information about the decline of the Union. (B1 F1-3) The volume of membership lists (B1 F4), which provides names and addresses of members, includes some famous signatures. Also included are the constitution and bylaws, and some loose records of annual reports and minutes from various meetings (B1 F5); treasurer’s reports and account for lecture series (B1 F6); reports from committees and petitions from members to different committees (B1 F7); invitations to members for different events, notices of business meetings, and correspondence directed to potential lecturers (B1 F8); listing of books and papers taken by the library (B1 F9); correspondence regarding the proposed purchase of Mechanic Hall (B1 F10); and miscellaneous papers which include tributes to deceased members and especially well-receive lecturers (B1 F11). Of special note with the library papers is a letter entitled “Discovery of Paper Thief” which describes the discovery by a hidden detective that the janitor, who was also a member of the Union, was stealing the daily newspaper.

Dates

  • Creation: 1860-1874

Creator

Restrictions on Access

This collection is open for research use.

Extent

From the Collection: 1.25 linear feet (3 boxes)

Language of Materials

From the Series: English

Repository Details

Part of the Phillips Library Repository

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