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The Infants' Clothing Association of Philadelphia, a charitable organization of 18-20 women, was founded in 1814 by members of the Society of Friends. Originally called "The Utilian," it became known as "The Antediluvian" after 1900. In the early days the members collected...
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| Collection: | Infants' Clothing Association Records |
| Collection Number: | 1800 |
| Format: | Manuscript |
| Language: | English |
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The Infants' Clothing Association of Philadelphia, a charitable organization of 18-20 women, was founded in 1814 by members of the Society of Friends. Originally called "The Utilian," it became known as "The Antediluvian" after 1900. In the early days the members collected and remade used clothes for direct distribution; after 1920 they began to contribute clothes and money to organized charities, especially to the Visiting Nurse Society of Philadelphia.
The records include minutes, 1836-1963; annual reports, 1901-1941; account books, 1814-1942; miscellaneous financial records; membership lists; histories of the association, 1910 and 1957; and a few miscellaneous letters. |