Humane Society of Massachusetts records, 1791-1909.

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Humane Society of Massachusetts records, 1791-1909.

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Records of the Humane Society of Massachusetts, established in 1786 to assist individuals and ships in need of rescue. The Society later expanded its efforts, supporting the Asylum for the Insane and the Boston Lying-In Hospital, and rewarding individuals for heroic rescue attempts. It maintained life-boats and rescue stations along the Massachusetts seashore and provided instruction in lifesaving. The bulk of the collection consists of case reports of rescues (1899-1909); also, a list of annual subscribers, 1791-1913; accounts with Charles Amory, 1849-55; and some miscellaneous items. Includes printed discourses and engravings.

16 boxes, 3 pamphlet boxes and 1 v.

Massachusetts Historical Society

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SNAC Resource ID: 6946532

Massachusetts Historical Society

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Boston Lying-in Hospital (Boston, Mass.)

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Humane Society of Massachusetts.

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Asylum for the Insane (Boston, Mass.)

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Amory, Charles, 1808-1898.

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