Corban Society records 1811-1841

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Corban Society records 1811-1841

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Papers of the Corban Society, a benevolent organization of women, founded to aid divinity students and fledgling ministers. Records include correspondence recommending applicants for aid, lists of articles needed, meeting minutes, reports to the Board of Directors, a petition to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts for articles of incorporation (1816), and the constitution of the Andover Theological Seminary Auxiliary to the Corban Society

.29 linear foot (1 box)

New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division

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New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division

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Andover Theological Seminary

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Corban Society

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Congregational women's charitable society founded in Boston, Mass., in 1811 chiefly to assist local theological students, especially those at Andover Theological Seminary, Andover, Mass.; in 1831 absorbed another Boston women's benevolent group, the Graham Society; organization disbanded in 1848. From the description of Records, 1811-1850. (American Congregational Association). WorldCat record id: 70953811 ...