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The minute book of the United Sons of Salem Benevolent Society describes the business proceedings of a mid-19th century African American organization. A hybrid of an insurance agency and charitable operation, the United Sons bound together members of the African American community of Salem, New Jersey, providing a social network, a financial safety net, and support in the event of illness or death.
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