Indigent Widows' and Single Women's Society board meeting minutes, 1852-1869

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Date created 1852-01-08 - 1869-12-02
Creator Indigent Widows' and Single Women's Society of Philadelphia
Description

The Indigent Widows' and Single Women's Society board minutes reflect the general governance and policy-making approaches of the Society. They cover a broad range of topics, including admissions, house regulations, daily activities, staffing, health reports, and financial information.

Size 260 pages
Type text
Subjects Indigent Widows' and Single Women's Society of Philadelphia (Pa.) | Philadelphia (Pa.) | Ralston, Sarah | Charities--Pennsylvania--Philadelphia | Institutional care | Older people--Housing | Older people--Institutional care | Women--Institutional care | Minutes (Records)
Geographical location Philadelphia (Pa.) | 18th St and Cherry St Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Language English
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Local identifier 16261
Collection

Indigent Widows' and Single Women's Society/Ralston House Records (3099) (explore contents)

Contributing institution Historical Society of Pennsylvania
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