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Dorcas Society of Salem, Massachusetts, Records, 1811-1875
The records of the Dorcas Society, founded in Salem in 1811, reflect the Society's main goal "to provide clothing to the destitute."
Salem Charitable Mechanic Association Records, 1817-1935, undated
The records of the Salem Charitable Mechanic Association document the activities of this charitable organization which provided financial assistance to those employed in certain kinds of manual labor.
Salem Female Employment Society Records, 1861-1879, undated
The Salem Female Employment Society records document its administrative and production activities from the beginning of the society to its demise.
Salem Relief Committee Records, 1877-1943, undated
The records of the Salem Relief Committee contain meeting minutes, agent reports, financial reports and accounts, lists of aid recipients and items distributed.
Samaritan Society Records, 1832-1980, undated
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.