College Settlement of Philadelphia.

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Originally located in South Philadelphia, College Settlement of Philadelphia began in 1889 as a settlement house serving immigrant families. In 1922, College Settlement began a camp to give urban children the opportunity to learn about and explore nature. College Settlement Camp is located in Horsham Township, just north of Philadelphia.

From the description of Executive committee minutes, 1896-1979, bulk 1896-1950. (Historical Society of Pennsylvania). WorldCat record id: 63543481
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creatorOf College Settlement of Philadelphia. Executive committee minutes, 1896-1979, bulk 1896-1950. Historical Society of Pennsylvania
referencedIn Bosworth, Louise Marion, 1881-1982. Papers, 1890-1946 (inclusive). Arthur and Elizabeth Schlesinger Library on the History of Women in America‏
referencedIn Cheston, Emily Fox, 1887-. Oral History Interview, 1969. Temple University Libraries, Paley Library
referencedIn Papers, 1890-1946 Arthur and Elizabeth Schlesinger Library on the History of Women in America‏
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