Poor
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:
Overseers of the Poor (Salem, Massachusetts) Records, 1749, 1769, 1784-1901
Collection
Identifier: MSS 652
Abstract
The records of the Overseers of the Poor of Salem, Massachusetts contain financial, meeting, and Alms House records, as well as correspondence and other records.
Dates:
1749, 1769, 1784-1901
Found in:
Phillips Library
Salem Relief Committee Records, 1877-1943, undated
Collection
Identifier: MSS 179
Abstract
The records of the Salem Relief Committee contain meeting minutes, agent reports, financial reports and accounts, lists of aid recipients and items distributed.
Dates:
1877-1943, undated
Found in:
Phillips Library
Samaritan Society Records, 1832-1980, undated
Collection
Identifier: MSS 176
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.
Dates:
1832-1980, undated
Found in:
Phillips Library