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Indigent Widows' and Single Women's Society of Philadelphia records

The Indigent Widows and Single Women's Society of Philadelphia was founded in 1817 by Sarah Ralston, a Quaker. She organized this charitable organization for women of good "Christian" character. The name was eventually changed to the Ralston House when the organization admitted men....

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Corporate Author: Indigent Widows’ and Single Women’s Society of Philadelphia (Pa.) (Creator)
Collection:Indigent Widows' and Single Women's Society of Philadelphia Records
Collection Number:1400
Format: Manuscript
Language:English
Subjects and Genres:
Asylums > Indigent Women.
Benevolent Societies > Philadelphia > 19th century.
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Physical Description: 0.4 Linear feet 0.4 linear feet, 1 box (400 items)
Summary: The Indigent Widows and Single Women's Society of Philadelphia was founded in 1817 by Sarah Ralston, a Quaker. She organized this charitable organization for women of good "Christian" character. The name was eventually changed to the Ralston House when the organization admitted men. Correspondence, 1824-1862, account books, and other business papers.

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