
Title
United Americans of the state of New York
Caption
United Americans of the state of New York. A large, illustrated membership certificate for the Order of United Americans, a nativist secret society founded in New York City in December 1844. Originally called the American Brotherhood, the organization was founded to 'oppose foreign influence in American institutions or government.'
Date
Dec 1844
Credit line
Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library
Reference
ARP18A09_115
License type
Rights managed
Available size
60,0Mb (3,8Mb) / 13,4in x 17,4in / 4015 x 5224 (300dpi)