Washington Benevolent Society
Biography
The Washington Benevolent Societies (the "WBS") were grass-roots political clubs set up 1808-1816 by the Federalist Party in the U.S. to electioneer for votes. The WBS helped pioneer electioneering techniques in a democracy.
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Washington Benevolent Society
Collection
Identifier: Mss 812900.4
Mss 812900.4
Date(s):
1812
Scope and Contents
Constitution of the Washington Benevolent Society.