Records, 1876-1926

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Records, 1876-1926

The records are administrative in nature, consisting of two ledger books and thirteen item folders with miscellaneous papers found within their pages. The first ledger book, "May 11, 1876-1919 Membership Ledger" contains the Association's Constitutions from 1876 and 1903 as well as yearly lists of its members. The second ledger book, "May 6, 1876-May 5, 1926 Minutes" is a log of the minutes from the Association's business meetings. The item folders contain miscellaneous papers such as the membership pledge and an example of their stationary.

.4 cu. ft. (1 manuscript box)

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Rutgers University

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Campbell, William Henry, 1808-1890

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