Swiss Benevolent Society of New York records 1880-1982, undated

Swiss Benevolent Society of New York records

The Swiss Benevolent Society of New York is the oldest Swiss Benevolent Society in the United States, founded in 1832. From its inception, the Swiss Benevolent Society of New York has sought to care for the poor among the Swiss population of New York. The earliest records of the Society date from...

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Corporate Author: Swiss Benevolent Society of New York (Creator)
Collection:Swiss Benevolent Society of New York Records
Collection Number:MSS127
Format: Manuscript
Language:French
Subjects:
Charities > New York (State).
Immigrants > Services for > New York (State) > New York.
Old age homes > New York (State).
Swiss Americans > New York (State) > New York > Charities.
Swiss Americans > Societies, etc.
Welfare Council of New York City.
Online Access:Link to finding aid
Physical Description: 46.8 Linear feet 46.8 linear feet, 87 boxes
Summary: The Swiss Benevolent Society of New York is the oldest Swiss Benevolent Society in the United States, founded in 1832. From its inception, the Swiss Benevolent Society of New York has sought to care for the poor among the Swiss population of New York. The earliest records of the Society date from 1880 and include correspondence, board minutes, financial and administrative records, annual reports, newspaper clippings, blueprints and various printed materials. The unprocessed additions to the Swiss Benevolent Society of New York Records consist of one box that contains brochures and invitations.

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