Call Number:

SC.149

Repository:

Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College

Extent:

.1 linear ft. (.1 linear feet (1 folder.))

Language:

English

Preferred Citation:

Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College, Womens Association of Philadelphia for the Relief of the Freedmen Records, 1863-1866, SC/149.

Date:

1863-1866 (inclusive)

Creator:

Atkinson, Lydia T. (Lydia Townsend), 1843-1901 and Women's Association of Philadelphia for the Relief of the Freedman

Abstract:

This collection includes letters and papers concerning the shipment of clothing to Freedmen in Virginia. A letter from Lydia H. Atkinson gives information on the reception of the goods and their dispersal. Lists of specific items sent are also included.

The Women's Association of Philadelphia for the Relief of the Freedman was founded in 1862 for the collection and distribution of clothing, medicines, and dry goods for the relief of formerly enslaved people. Though many Quakers were involved in the Association, it was not officially connected to the Society of Friends.