Series XVII: Regional and Ethnic, 1798-1930, inclusive

This series contains certificates of membership to societies with regional and/or ethnic interests. Certificates include the Caledonian Society of the City of New York, the Society of St. George and the South Carolina Society. The German Society certificate is written in German and has its original wax seal.

Certificates of membership in the Cape Cod Association lithographs by Sarony, Major and Knapp and are heavily illustrated with maritime images as well as views of Provincetown, Massachusetts.

Also of note is John Stoneacre Ellis' certificate of membership to the Associated Pioneers of the Territorial Days of California.