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Société St. Jean Baptiste Records, 1887-1933

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 85

Scope and Content Note

Société St. Jean Baptiste Records contain account books and record books for the French-Canadian mutual benefit society in Salem, Massachusetts. The account books record dues, contributions, loan payments, and interest due. The three record books are in French, and contain notes on the society's meetings, including members admitted and resolutions passed.

Dates

  • Creation: 1887-1933

Creator

Restrictions on Access

This collection is open for research use.

Historical Sketch

The Société St. Jean Baptiste was a French-Canadian mutual benefit society in Salem, Massachusetts.

Extent

2.5 linear feet (14 volumes)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Société St. Jean Baptiste Records contain account books and record books for the French-Canadian mutual benefit society in Salem, Massachusetts.

Physical Location

Phillips Library Stacks

Provenance

Most of the collection was donated in January 1983. Volumes 12, 13, and 14 were purchased in September 1989 (acc #89054).

Processing Information

Collection processed by [unknown], [1980s]. Retyped by Catherine Robertson, April 2015.

Title
SOCIÉTÉ ST. JEAN BAPTISTE RECORDS, 1887-1933
Author
Processed by: Unknown; Retyped by: Catherine Robertson; machine-readable finding aid created by: Rajkumar Natarajan.
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Phillips Library Repository

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