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History of the Society for the Relief of Poor Widows with Small Children: Manuscript
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The Society for the Relief of Poor Widows..was proposed in 1797 in response to the ravages of yellow fever in New York. It was incorporated in 1802 under the management of 16 women and lasted 77 years. The Society aided many women and children. In 1808, they assisted 200 widows and 600 children with food, clothing, education and lodging. Employment was also provided for the women. The women took in laundry, made clothing and wove tablecloths from flax. In 1803, a house was bought on Partition St. and a school was opened on the premises. This school lasted until 1809. A store was also opened in the building.
Manuscript outlining the history of the Society for the Relief of Poor Widows with Small Children. Provides a list of the directors of the Society as well as the Board of Managers in its inception and in 1876.
Gift of the Free Library of Philadelphia, July 15, 1977.
Subject
- Charities -- New York (State) -- New York
- Food relief
- Orphanages
- Social work with widows
- Widows -- New York (State) -- New York
- Women in charitable work
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- Temple University Libraries: Special Collections Research Center
- Finding Aid Author
- Katy Rawdon, Coordinator of Technical Services
- Finding Aid Date
- January 2024
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Open for research.
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