New York House and School of Industry.
Philanthropic institution and school located on West 16th street in New York City. During most of its existence, the instition gave employment to needy women by teaching them to sew, and to make clothing on individual order, or for other charities. After its merger with Greenwich House in 1951, it trained elderly people for modern employment, e.g., typing and secretarial skills.
From the description of New York House and School of Industry records, 1868-1954. (New York University). WorldCat record id: 58772186
Archival Resources
| Role | Title | Holding Repository | |
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| creatorOf | New York House and School of Industry. New York House and School of Industry records, 1868-1954. | Churchill County Museum |
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| associatedWith | Blatchford, R. M., Mrs. | person |
| associatedWith | Doremus, Sarah Platt, 1803-1877. | person |
| associatedWith | Greenwich House (New York, N.Y.) | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | Kingsland, William M., Mrs. | person |
| associatedWith | Knower, Benjamin, Mrs. | person |
| associatedWith | Reid, Elisabeth Mills, 1858-1931. | person |
| Place Name | Admin Code | Country | |
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| New York (State)--New York |
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| Charities |
| Social settlements |
| Sewing |
| Sewing schools |
| Women |
| Women |
| Women clothing workers |
| Women in charitable work |
| Occupation |
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| Activity |
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| Sewers (textile workers) |
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