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Sackett's pioneering work on the history of fraternal beneficiary societies in America traces their development from the early 19th century to the late 20th century, covering their establishment, growth, and decline. Drawing on extensive archival research, Sackett explores the social and cultural significance of these organizations, shedding new light on the American experience. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.