Junior Order United American Mechanics, Mohegan Council No. 25 Minutes
Scope and Contents
Minutes of meetings of the council of the Junior Order United American Mechanics in Strong, Maine.
Dates
- 1899-1902
Creator
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Historical Note
The United American Mechanics was founded in 1845 in Philadelphia as a nativist workingmen's organization. In 1853 a junior branch of the organization, called the Junior Order United American Mechanics, was founded. This organization became an independent society in 1885. Its members were white men between the ages of 16 and 50, of good moral character, believers in the existence of a Supreme Being, in favor of the separation of church and state, and supporters of free public education. The words "Junior" and "Mechanic" had no relation to members' ages or occupations. The Junior Order's mission changed in the early 20th century into one of developing a legal reserve for life insurance benefits and establishing funds to provide benefits in the event of sickness or death of members.
Extent
1 volume (32 cm)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Minutes of meetings of the council of the Junior Order United American Mechanics in Strong, Maine.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Purchased from Dan Casavant Rare Books, Waterville, Me. in November 2006.
General
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- Men -- Societies and clubs -- Maine -- Strong Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Minute books Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
- Nativism Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Secret societies -- Maine -- Strong Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Strong (Me.) -- History Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Strong (Me.) -- Social life and customs Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Title
- Guide to the Junior Order United American Mechanics, Mohegan Council No. 25 Minutes
- Status
- No Additional Box Or Folder List For This Small Collection
- Date
- 2012
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- Language of description note
- English.
Repository Details
Part of the Raymond H. Fogler Library Special Collections Repository
5729 Raymond H. Fogler Library
University of Maine
Orono ME 04469-5729 United States
207-581-1686
