Stop, Thief! Private Protective Societies in Nineteenth-Century New England

Stop, Thief! Private Protective Societies in Nineteenth-Century New England

The Worcester Association for the Protection of Fruit was but one of hundreds of local associations created during the nineteenth century to protect the private property of US citizens. Szymanski examines the development and operation of private protective societies.

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Veröffentlicht in:The New England quarterly 2005-09, Vol.78 (3), p.407-439
1. Verfasser: Szymanski, Ann-Marie
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
19th century
American history
Crime
Criminal justice
Criminal prosecution
Larceny
Mutual aid
Police
Police services
Private property
Robbers
Security services
Thieves
Towns
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Zusammenfassung:The Worcester Association for the Protection of Fruit was but one of hundreds of local associations created during the nineteenth century to protect the private property of US citizens. Szymanski examines the development and operation of private protective societies.
ISSN:0028-4866
1937-2213