Covenants and rules, 1792-1934.

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Covenants and rules, 1792-1934.

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Manuscript and printed covenants signed by members, records of appointments, rules and procedures for Shaker settlements in Canterbury, N.H., 1792-1919; Enfield, Conn., 1803-1903; Enfield, N.H., 1801-1918; Groveland, N.Y., 1838-1901; Hancock, Mass., 1799-1934; Harvard, Mass., 1831-1931; Mount Lebanon, N.Y., 1814-1924; Shirley, Mass., 1797-1899; South Union, Ky., 1845-1917; Union Village, Ohio, 1812-1829; Watervliet, N.Y., 1830-1912; and Watervliet, Ohio, 1818. Also, manuscript copies of the millenial laws by Father Joseph Meacham and Mother Lucy Wright, 1821, and of the Holy Orders of the Church by Father Joseph [Meacham], 1841, detailing official duties, schooling, use of paint and colors, clothing, care of animals, and other aspects of daily life. Manuscript pamphlets on hygienic rules, n.d., and "counsel to sisters for their safe going and protection," 1855. Miscellaneous items including pastoral epistles, 1803-1864; discharge and release papers, 1799-1927; and a letter from William Reynolds at the North Union Society to Elder Giles Avery about the government of North Union Ohio, 1876.

5 linear ft., .4 cubic ft.

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Avery, Giles B. (Giles Bushnell), 1815-1890

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Shaker, of Mount Lebanon, N.Y. From the description of A brief illustration of the principles on which the United Society is founded, ca. 1860. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 31817504 From the description of A brief illustration of the principles on which the United Society is founded, ca. 1860. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 80568930 Mount Lebanon, N.Y. Shaker. From the description of Diary, 1843. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 155494181 Giles ...

Wright, Lucy, 1760-1821

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Reynolds, William J.

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Meacham, Joseph, 1742-1796

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Shaker Museum (Old Chatham, N.Y.)

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Covenants were articles of agreement concerning admission to the society and its rules and regulations. From the description of Covenants and rules, 1792-1934. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 155494464 ...