United Sons of Salem Benevolent Society Minute Book, 1839-1867

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Series: United Sons of Salem Benevolent Society Minute Book, 1839-1867
Title: United Sons of Salem Benevolent Society Minute Book, 1839-1867
Writer: United Sons of Salem Benevolent Society
Type: minute book
Canvas: Image 38
Document Info: Salem, [New Jersey]; 1839-1867
Method and Signature Status: autograph manuscript
Size: 30 x 20 cm (Manuscript volume measuring 30 centimeters in height and 19.5 centimeters in width)
Notes: The minute book of the United Sons of Salem Benevolent Society describes the business proceedings of a mid-19th century African American organization. A hybrid of an insurance agency and charitable operation, the United Sons bound together members of the African American community of Salem, New Jersey, providing a social network, a financial safety net, and support in the event of illness or death.

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Collection: United Sons of Salem Benevolent Society Minute Book, 1839-1867; Collection Finding Aid
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Full citation: "United Sons of Salem Benevolent Society Minute Book, 1839-1867." In the digital collection United Sons of Salem Benevolent Society Minute Book, 1839-1867. https://quod.lib.umich.edu/u/unitedsons/unitedsons.0001.001. William L. Clements Library, University of Michigan Library Digital Collections. Accessed April 19, 2024.