Samaritan Society Records, 1832-1980, undated
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Not requestable
Scope and Content Note
The Samaritan Society records include the constitution and by-laws, annual reports, meeting minutes, membership lists, treasurer's books, investment account books and aid distribution books. The latter volumes list aid recipients (often including biographical information) and type of aid given. Of special interest in the papers is the financial correspondence which includes information on the various trust funds and a synopsis of the early activities of the Society.
Dates
- Creation: 1832-1980, undated
Creator
- Samaritan Society (Salem, Mass.) (Organization)
Restrictions on Access
This collection is open for research use.
Historical Sketch
The Samaritan Society of Salem, Massachusetts, was organized on December 10, 1832 and incorporated in 1881. Its purpose is to furnish food, clothing, furniture, rent, and other supplies to the poor and needy in Salem. Money to purchase supplies and to give assistance is generated from annual dues, one time gifts, and trust funds. One such trust fund was established by the Salem Relief Committee, Inc. when that charitable society folded in 1949.
Extent
2 linear feet (4 boxes; 1 volume)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
The Samaritan Society records include the constitution and by-laws, annual reports, meeting minutes, membership lists, treasurer's books, investment account books and aid distribution books. The latter volumes list aid recipients (often including biographical information) and type of aid given.
Physical Location
Phillips Library Stacks
Provenance
Four boxes and one volume of Samaritan Society records plus one box of Salem Relief Society records were donated by Mrs. Arthur Webster, President of the Society, on March 28, 1985. Five additional documents were donated on March 21, 1991 by Mrs. Elsie S. Morse, President of the Society (acc #90087).
Processing Information
Collection processed by Prudence K. Backman, 1985. Updated by Tamara Gaydos, February 2106.
- Title
- SAMARITAN SOCIETY RECORDS, 1832-1980, undated
- Author
- Processed by: Prudence K. Backman; Updated by: Tamara Gaydos; machine-readable finding aid created by: Rajkumar Natarajan.
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Phillips Library Repository