The purposes of the corporation are—

(1) to promote historical studies;

(2) to collect and preserve historical manuscripts; and

(3) other kindred purposes in the interest of American history and of history in America.

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Source (U.S. Code) Source (Statutes at Large)
21302 36:20 (1st sentence words beginning with "for the promotion"). Jan. 4, 1889, ch. 20, (1st sentence words beginning with "for the promotion"), 25 Stat. 640.

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