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Travelers Protective Association

 Collection
Identifier: LAC-273-x

Scope and Contents

This collection includes one box containing the correspondence and minute book of the Philadelphia chapter of the Travelers Protective Association from 1886-1894.

Dates

  • Creation: 1886-1894

Biographical / Historical

The Travelers Protective Association of America was formed in Ohio 1882 by a group of traveling salesmen. Its mission is to assist communities with travel safety issues, child safety, and other community service. Beginning in 1890, the organization added accident insurance to its offerings.

Extent

TBD Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Author
Lydia Hessel-Robinson
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the The Athenaeum of Philadelphia Repository

Contact:
219 S. 6th St.
Philadelphia PA 19106 United States
215-925-2688