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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.

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