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Washington Benevolent Society Membership Certificate
An inventory of the collection at Syracuse University
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| Creator: | Washington Benevolent Society (Newburyport, Mass.) |
| Title: | Washington Benevolent Society Membership Certificate |
| Inclusive Dates: | circa 1815 |
| Quantity: | 1 folder (SC) |
| Abstract: | Membership certificate in the Newburyport Washington Benevolent Society, in the name of a Frederick Page and signed by chapter president W.B. Banister. |
| Language: | English |
| Repository: |
Special Collections Research Center, Syracuse University Libraries 222 Waverly Avenue Syracuse, NY 13244-2010 https://library.syracuse.edu/special-collections-research-center |
Biographical History
The Washington Benevolent Societies (1810-1816) were local political clubs organized by the Federalist Party. There were branches in many cities, primarily in the northeastern part of the United States.
Scope and Contents of the Collection
The Washington Benevolent Society Membership Certificate consists of one item, a membership certificate for the Newburyport Washington Benevolent Society, in the name of a Frederick Page. The certificate is signed by chapter president W.B. Banister and Recording Secretary John R.[?] Hudson.
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Related Material
For more information on the Washington Benevolent Society, including its constitution, see The constitution of the Washington Benevolent Society, of the county of Cayuga... available in our Rare Books holdings, call number New York Z236.A89 P11 1813cons. Both the circulating collection and Rare Books have other WBS-related material; please refer to the Classic Catalog to locate other relevant items.
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Preferred Citation
Preferred citation for this material is as follows:
Washington Benevolent Society Membership Certificate,
Special Collections Research Center,
Syracuse University Libraries
Acquisition Information
Transfer from Mayfield, 1992.
Finding Aid Information
Created by: MRC
Date: 28 Oct 2010
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