Society for the Relief of Poor Widows with Small Children
Variant namesNew York City charity, founded ca. 1797 and managed by women.
From the description of Minutes, 1797-1932. (New York University). WorldCat record id: 58776539
The Society for the Relief of Poor Widows...was proposed in 1797 in response to the ravages of yellow fever in New York. It was incorporated in 1802 under the management of 16 women and lasted 77 years.
The Society aided many women and children. In 1808, they assisted 200 widows and 600 children with food, clothing, education and lodging. Employment was also provided for the women. The women took in laundry, made clothing and wove tablecloths from flax. In 1803, a house was bought on Partition St. and a school was opened on the premises. This school lasted until 1809. A store was also opened in the building. During the life of the group, the Society spent about $316,174 - raised largely by the income generated by the women, supplemented by donations and gifts.
From the description of Manuscript-history, 1876. (Temple University Libraries). WorldCat record id: 122365287
| Role | Title | Holding Repository | |
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| creatorOf | Society for the Relief of Poor Widows with Small Children. Manuscript-history, 1876. | Temple University Libraries, Paley Library | |
| creatorOf | Society for the Relief of Poor Widows with Small Children. [Miscellaneous pamphlets, circulars, etc.]. | Yale University Library | |
| creatorOf | Society for the Relief of Poor Widows with Small Children. Minutes, 1797-1932. | Churchill County Museum | |
| referencedIn | Graham Windham Records, 1804-2011 | New-York Historical Society |
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| associatedWith | Graham, Isabella, 1742-1814. | person |
| associatedWith | Graham Windham. | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | Hamilton, Elizabeth Schuyler, 1757-1854. | person |
| associatedWith | Seton, Elizabeth Ann, Saint, 1774-1821. | person |
| Place Name | Admin Code | Country | |
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| New York (N.Y.) | |||
| New York (N.Y.) | |||
| New York (State)--New York |
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| Charities |
| Child welfare |
| Epidemics |
| Food relief |
| Orphanages |
| Poor women |
| Social work with widows |
| Widows |
| Women |
| Women |
| Women in charitable work |
| Yellow fever |
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Corporate Body
Active 1797
Active 1932
