Humane Society of Massachusetts Records,
1786-2004 » I. Administrative records, 1786–2002 » A. Rules and bylaws, 1791–1902 [read more]
First published in 1788 and later adopted in 1791, the rules, bylaws, and act of
incorporation of the Massachusetts Humane Society are located in three folders. The rules,
bylaws, and act of incorporation of the Humane Society establish the number of trustees and
officers that are allowed to serve, responsibilities of the trustees and officers, frequency
of Society meetings, monetary awards and medals given to rescuers, and other important
aspects of the Society. The rules and bylaws have been amended over the course of the
Society's existence.
First published in 1788 and later adopted in 1791, the rules, bylaws, and act of
incorporation of the Massachusetts Humane Society are located in three folders. The rules,
bylaws, and act of incorporation of the Humane Society establish the number of trustees and
officers that are allowed to serve, responsibilities of the trustees and officers, frequency
of Society meetings, monetary awards and medals given to rescuers, and other important
aspects of the Society. The rules and bylaws have been amended over the course of the
Society's existence.
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Box 1, Folder 4, Membership, 1786-1838
Box 1, Folder 2, Rules and bylaws, 1791–1902
Box 1, Folder 3, Rules and bylaws, 1791–1902