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Senate House Library, University of London

Agreeable United Fair Friendly Society


IDENTITY STATEMENT

Reference code(s): GB 0096 MS 225

Held at: Senate House Library, University of London

Title: Agreeable United Fair Friendly Society

Date(s): c1785

Level of description: Collection (fonds)

Extent: 1 volume

Name of creator(s): Agreeable United Fair Friendly Society

CONTEXT

Administrative/Biographical history:

Friendly societies comprised a group of people contributing to a mutual fund so that they could receive benefits in times of need. The concept had been popular for hundreds of years, but in the 1800s, their role was acknowledged by the government and membership was encouraged. The early meetings were often held as a social gathering when the subscriptions would be paid. Prior to the Welfare State they were often the only way a working person had to receive help in times of ill health, or old age.

CONTENT

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Manuscript volume containing the rules of the Agreeable United Fair (Friendly Society), a women's society intended to provide relief in the event of sickness or old age. The Society was held near Fetter Lane, Holborn, London. The rules are signed by fifteen members, six of whom give a mark in place of a signature, c 1785.

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Language/scripts of material: English

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Access to the items in the collection is unrestricted for the purpose of private study and personal research within the controlled environment and restrictions of the Library's Palaeography Room. Access to archive collections may be restricted under the Freedom of Information Act. Please contact the University Archivist for details.

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Copies may be made, subject to the condition of the original. Copying must be undertaken by the Palaeography Room staff, who will need a minimum of 24 hours to process requests.

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DESCRIPTION NOTES

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Date(s) of descriptions: 2000-02-09 Joseph Gelfer, 2001-05-08 Sarah Aitchison


INDEX ENTRIES
Subjects
Friendly societies | Financial institutions | Finance
Industrial societies | Social systems
Womens organizations | Associations | Organizations
Social welfare

Personal names

Corporate names
Agreeable United Fair (Friendly Society) | London

Places
Holborn | London | England | UK | Western Europe | Europe
Camden