Jenkins Orphanage Institute (Charleston, S.C.)

Dates:
Active 1891
Active 1991

Biographical notes:

Charleston (S.C.) orphanage for African American children, founded in 1891 by Rev. Daniel Joseph Jenkins. The Orphan Aid Society (chartered 1892) was the governing board of the orphanage. Organized by members of the church where Rev. Jenkins was pastor, the Society furnished much of the financial support for the orphanage's efforts to provide education, training, skills, and care to orphans, half orphans, and wayward and destitute children. After Jenkins' death his widow, Mrs. Eloise C. Jenkins, succeeded him as president of the orphanage for four years. She was succeeded by Rev. Paul G. Daniels, who served as president until 1961.

From the description of Jenkins Orphanage records and exhibit, 1891-1991. (College of Charleston). WorldCat record id: 31734850

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Subjects:

  • African Americans
  • African Americans
  • African Americans
  • Children
  • Orphanages
  • Orphans

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Places:

  • South Carolina--Charleston (as recorded)
  • South Carolina (as recorded)