Easthampton Village Improvement Society (Easthampton, Mass.)

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Charitable organization incorporated in 1876 to beautify and adorn the village of Easthampton. Early projects included watering the town's dirt roads, rubbish pickups, planting, etc. Most of its work was assumed by various town departments after the society's dissolution in 1913.

From the description of Records, 1876-1957 (bulk 1876-1913). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 70958143

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creatorOf Easthampton Village Improvement Society (Easthampton, Mass.). Records, 1876-1957 (bulk 1876-1913). Emily Williston Memorial Library
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associatedWith Hamlin, C. H. 1850-1929. person
associatedWith Junior Village Improvement Society (Easthampton, Mass.) corporateBody
associatedWith Knight, Horatio G. 1817-1895. person
associatedWith Sawyer, Joseph Henry, 1842-1919. person
associatedWith Williston, Emily, 1797-1885. person
Place Name Admin Code Country
Massachusetts--Easthampton
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Associations, institutions, etc.
Civic improvement
Community organization
Urban beautification
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Active 1876

Active 1957

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