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Indigent Widows' and Single Women's Society/Ralston House annual reports, 1835-1861

This amalgamation of annual reports range from 1835 to 1861. Each report contains a roster of the board of managers and society subscribers. They also summarize changes in membership, management, housing, and finances. The most salient aspects of the society's development can be gleaned from the...

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Main Author: Indigent Widows’ and Single Women’s Society of Philadelphia (Creator)
Date:1835-01-01/1861-12-31
Dimensions:14.5 x 22.5 cm
Extent:260 pages
Location:18th St and Cherry St Philadelphia, Pennsylvania United States
Call Number:3099
Box Number:Box 6
Folder Number:Folder 6
Format: Electronic
Language:English
Subjects and Genres:
Indigent Widows' and Single Women's Society of Philadelphia (Pa.)
Philadelphia (Pa.)
Ralston, Sarah
Charities > Pennsylvania > Philadelphia
Institutional care
Older people > Housing
Older people > Institutional care
Women > Institutional care
Annual reports
Printed Matter
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Summary: This amalgamation of annual reports range from 1835 to 1861. Each report contains a roster of the board of managers and society subscribers. They also summarize changes in membership, management, housing, and finances. The most salient aspects of the society's development can be gleaned from these reports, and are a boon for any researcher interested in the history of philanthropic organizations.

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