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COLLECTION Identifier: MS Am 816

Friendly Fire Society (Cambridge, Mass.) records

Overview

Manuscript records of the Cambridge, Massachusetts Friendly Fire Society founded in 1797 and disbanded in 1849.

Dates

  • 1797-1849

Language of Materials

Collection materials are in English.

Conditions Governing Access

There are no restrictions on physical access to this material. Collection is open for research.

Extent

.5 linear feet (5 volumes in 1 box)

Includes manuscript records for the Society, including: articles, minutes of meetings, member lists, rules, account books, dues records, and other business.

Biographical / Historical

Society founded on March 17, 1797 in Cambridge, Massachusetts, with 28 persons, to prevent or mitigate the evils presented by fire. Each year the society chose a chairman, treasurer, clerk, and wardens.

Arrangement

Arranged in volume order.

Physical Location

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Immediate Source of Acquisition

No accession number. Gift of Friendly Fire Society; received: 1849 November 19. Formerly cataloged as: US 13207.21.5 and 10332.20.7.

Processing Information

Processed by: Bonnie B. Salt

Title
Friendly Fire Society (Cambridge, Mass.) Friendly Fire Society (Cambridge, Mass.) records, 1797-1849: Guide.
Author
Houghton Library, Harvard College Library
Description rules
dacs
Language of description
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EAD ID
hou02385

Repository Details

Part of the Houghton Library Repository

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