First Independent Weislitzer Young Men's Sick/Benevolent Society
Title: First Independent Weislitzer Young Men's Sick/Benevolent Society
Inclusive Dates: 1909-1996
ID: RG 1781
Extent Information
7.5"
Administrative/Biographical History
Founded in 1909 by immigrants from Weislitz (Vayslits, Veislitz, Wyslica, Wislica), Poland. Held social events, provided benefits in case of sickness or death, and subsidized burial at the Beth David and Mt. Hebron cemeteries. Remained socially active in its final years until its dissolution in 1995.
Subjects (links to similar collections) Administrative InformationAcquired:
10/20/2005.
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Restrictions: The Certificate of Incorporation (1909) in Box 1 should not be handled; it is extremely fragile.
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Acquisition Note:
New York State Department of Insurance; ACC 98/05
Collection Material Type: Official Records
