Series I: Subseries H: Hamburg Farmers' Alliance No. 6 Records, 1887-1894
- Extent:
- 2 volumes [One volume is in poor condition due to damaged spine.]
- Scope and content:
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Historical Information:The Hamburg Alliance No. 6 was organized on September 30, 1887 in the town of Hamburg. It was a subgroup of the Page County Farmers' Alliance whose goal was to promote the economic and political interests of farmers. Membership in the Hamburg Alliance No. 6 included men and women.
Scope and Content:The Hamburg Alliance No. 6 Organization Records consist of an account book and a minute book.
Account book, 1888-1894, of Hamburg Alliance No. 6 used to record on a quarterly basis membership attendance and fees and dues collected from members. Information found in each entry includes name of member, dates of meetings, attendance or absence, and remarks concerning payment of dues. Volume also records the activities of the organization's treasurer. Each entry lists date of transaction, cash received from dues and fees collected, and cash paid out for expenses and dues owed to the county alliance, and total cash on hand.
Minute book, 1887-1893, of Hamburg Alliance No. 6 that records the meetings of the organization's members. Information found in the minutes includes date and place of meetings, names of officers and members present, meeting agenda, brief summaries of committee reports and business discussions, election of officers, election of individuals applying for membership, and list of members, male and female.
- Physical location:
- State Records Center
Access and use
- Location of collection:
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The Library of Virginia800 East Broad StreetRichmond, VA 23219
- Contact for questions and access:
- POC: Archives Reference ServicesEmail: archdesk@lva.virginia.govPhone: (804) 692-3888Web: www.lva.virginia.gov