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Description

1. 1.5 lin. ft. (7 boxes)

Summary

1. The Montserrat Progressive Society Records, 1916-1999, consist primarily of meeting minutes and financial ledgers. The records also include membership ledgers, committee reports, and anniversary publications.

Subject

1. Montserrat Progressive Society of New York
2. Fraternal organizations -- New York (State) -- New York
3. Black people -- New York (State) -- New York -- Societies and clubs
4. Immigrants -- New York (State) -- New York Metropolitan Area -- Social conditions
5. Immigrants -- New York (State) -- New York -- 20th century -- Societies and clubs
6. Immigrants -- Services for -- New York (State) -- New York
7. Black people -- Services for -- New York (State) -- New York
8. Montserratians -- New York (State) -- New York -- Social conditions -- 20th century
9. Women in charitable work -- New York (State) -- New York
10. West Indians -- New York (State) -- New York
11. Minorities -- Political activity -- United States
12. Montserratians -- Emigration and immigration
13. Montserrat -- Emigration and immigration
14. Montserrat -- History -- 20th century
15. New York (State) -- Emigration and immigration

Genre/Form

1. Ledgers.

Call number

1. Sc MG 892

Language

1. English

Source (note)

1. Montserrat Progressive Society of New York

Biography (note)

1. The Montserrat Progressive Society was formed September 25, 1914 with the aim of alleviating the socio-economic challenges faced by Montserratians who immigrated to New York. Founded on the principle that members were "our brother's keepers," the Society provided assistance to the needy, sick and bereaved. The Society also helped institutions and people on the home island.

Author

1. Montserrat Progressive Society of New York.

Title

1. Montserrat Progressive Society records, 1916-1999 (bulk 1939-1968).

Biography

1. The Montserrat Progressive Society was formed September 25, 1914 with the aim of alleviating the socio-economic challenges faced by Montserratians who immigrated to New York. Founded on the principle that members were "our brother's keepers," the Society provided assistance to the needy, sick and bereaved. The Society also helped institutions and people on the home island.

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1. Finding aid

Research call number

1. Sc MG 892