Good article, thanks for sharing.

For a comprehensive treatment, check out *From Mutual Aid to Welfare State: Fraternal Societies and Social Services, 1890-1967*, by David Beito.

Review: https://mises.org/library/review-mutual-aid-welfare-state-fraternal-societies-and-social-services-1890-1967-david

Tome: https://smile.amazon.com/Mutual-Aid-Welfare-State-Fraternal/dp/0807848417