Female Association of Philadelphia for the Relief of Women and Children in Reduced Circumstances
Variant namesRebecca Gratz was secretary of the Association until 1823 and instrumental in raising funds. Founded in 1800, the Female Association was a charitable organization which operated a soup kitchen, distributed spun goods and operated a home for widows and orphans.
From the description of Records, 1800-1972. (Haverford College Library). WorldCat record id: 17670839
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| referencedIn | Broomell, Anna Pettit. Collected poetry, 1896-1937. | Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College | |
| creatorOf | Female Association of Philadelphia for the Relief of Women and Children in Reduced Circumstances. Records, 1800-1972. | Haverford College Library |
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| associatedWith | Boudinot, Elias, 1740-1821. | person |
| associatedWith | Boudinot, Hannah. | person |
| associatedWith | Bradford, Susan. | person |
| associatedWith | Broomell, Anna Pettit. | person |
| associatedWith | Chew, Benjamin, 1722-1810. | person |
| associatedWith | Connelly, Gladys. | person |
| associatedWith | Gratz, Rebecca, 1781-1869. | person |
| associatedWith | Hodge, Mary. | person |
| associatedWith | Rush, Benjamin, 1746-1813. | person |
| associatedWith | Stocker, Mary. | person |
| associatedWith | Vanuxem, James. | person |
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