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Constitution and By-Laws of the Society for the Visitation of the Sick, and Mutual Assistance
This 14-page pamphlet contains the constitution and by-laws of the Society for the Visitation of the Sick and Mutual Assistance, the first Jewish mutual aid society in Philadelphia. Established in 1814, this 1824 edition represents the earliest recorded constitution and by-laws of this important organization. The pamphlet is primarily in English, with a title page printed in Hebrew. It provides insights into the structure, governance, and activities of this pioneering Jewish charitable institution in early 19th-century Philadelphia.
Associated People/Businesses
- Society for the Visitation of the Sick, and Mutual Assistance
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Geography
Subjects
- Fraternal organizations
- Jews--Charities
- Social conditions
- Fraternal organizations
- Religious institutions
Physical Location
Arc.MS.56, Box 6, Folder 10