Union Benevolent Association
Variant namesThe Union Benevolent Association was a private relief agency founded in Philadelphia in 1831 by a group of philanthopists opposed to the then existing almshouse sysyem of relief.
From the description of Records, 1831-1967. (Historical Society of Pennsylvania). WorldCat record id: 122624752
Archival Resources
| Role | Title | Holding Repository | |
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| referencedIn | Coates and Reynell family papers, 1677-1930 bulk 1730-1850. | Historical Society of Pennsylvania | |
| referencedIn | Lighthouse. The Lighthouse records, 1893-2000, bulk 1930-1983. | Historical Society of Pennsylvania | |
| creatorOf | Union Benevolent Association. [Miscellaneous pamphlets, circulars, etc.]. | Yale University Library | |
| referencedIn | Coates family. Coates and Reynell Family Papers, 1677-1930 bulk 1730-1850. | Historical Society of Pennsylvania | |
| creatorOf | Jones, William. Business ledgers, 1839-1867. | Haverford College Library | |
| creatorOf | Union Benevolent Association. Records, 1831-1967. | Historical Society of Pennsylvania | |
| creatorOf | Mendenhall, Susan. Visitors list of the beneficiaries of the Union Benevolent Association, section 1st district, 1856-1860. | Haverford College Library |
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| associatedWith | American Red Cross. | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | Coates family. | family |
| associatedWith | Jones, William. | person |
| associatedWith | Lighthouse. | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | Pennsylvania Department of Welfare. | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | Social Security Board. | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | Southwark Soup Society. | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | Welfare Federation of Philadelphia. | corporateBody |
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Active 1856
Active 1860
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