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The Northern Association of the City and County of Philadelphia for the Relief and Employment of Poor Women records, 1841-1929 (inclusive)

Extent:
1 linear ft. (2 boxes)
Abstract:
This Hicksite Quaker women's charity was organized in 1844 and incorporated in 1856. Its mission was to provide employment in sewing for poor women. Lucretia Mott served as president until 1866. The Association went out of existence in 1926. The collection contains legal documents, financial records, membership list (1849-1872), reports, correspondence, and related papers.

Held at: Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College [Contact Us]

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Germantown Employment Society for Women, 1871-1957 (inclusive)

Extent:
.5 linear ft. (1 box)
Abstract:
The Germantown Employment Society for Women originated out of a concern felt by a group of Quaker women associated with Germantown Monthly Meeting to aid women with little or no income and no way of earning money outside the home. The Germantown Employment Society for Women records include by­laws for 1953; correspondence (1934­-1941); treasurer's accounts (1871­-1957); annual reports (1900­-1956); minutes (1872-­1897).

Held at: Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections [Contact Us]