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Constitution and By-Laws of the Hebrew Benevolent Society of Memphis, Tennessee. Instituted September 1st, 1850. Printed by John Young, Black Horse Alley, Philadelphia, 1851. Includes a preamble outlining the society's goals, articles detailing the duties of officers (President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Trustees), bylaws covering membership requirements, dues, fines, meetings, and the procedures for relief and burial. Also contains bylaws specifically for the society's burial ground, including rules for interment and maintenance. The pamphlet concludes with rules of order for conducting society meetings. A blue, oval shaped stamp near the top of page one reads 'LEESER LIBRARY, HEBREW EDUCATION SOCIETY'.

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