Franklin Reformatory Home for Inebriates of Philadelphia records

The Franklin Reformatory Home for Inebriates was incorporated in 1872 and located at 915 Locust Street. Its mission was to provide a home and support for individuals without economic means desirous of overcoming alcohol abuse. Samuel P. Godwin acted as the president. All present and previous patient...

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Corporate Author: Franklin Reformatory Home for Inebriates of Philadelphia (Creator)
Collection:Franklin Reformatory Home For Inebriates of Philadelphia Records
Collection Number:1188
Format: Manuscript
Language:English
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Physical Description: 3.0 Linear feet 3 linear feet, 22 volumes
Summary: The Franklin Reformatory Home for Inebriates was incorporated in 1872 and located at 915 Locust Street. Its mission was to provide a home and support for individuals without economic means desirous of overcoming alcohol abuse. Samuel P. Godwin acted as the president. All present and previous patients of the home became members of the Godwin Association which contributed a large sum of money for operating costs each year. Minute books, registers, constitution and bylaws, and a journal of daily events, 1880-1890.