Humane Society of Massachusetts Records, 1786-2004 » I. Administrative records, 1786–2002 » B. Meeting minutes, 1857–2002  

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Eleven volumes of minutes contain records for monthly and annual meetings of the Humane Society of Massachusetts held in Boston, Mass., usually at a board member's house. Monthly meetings recorded attendance, presentations of rescue cases, and votes on awarding medals or money. Annual meeting minutes recorded the election of officers and trustees and discussions about the budget.