Bishop Polk Benevolent Society.
The Bishop Polk Benevolent Society was a charitable organization associated with Trinity Episcopal Church in New Orleans, La. It was named in honor of Leonidas Polk, Bishop of Louisiana, who became rector in 1855 and served for five years. In 1864, Polk died in battle as he fought in the Confederate Army.
From the description of Bishop Polk Benevolent Society account book, 1862-1868. (Louisiana State University). WorldCat record id: 70665748
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| creatorOf | Bishop Polk Benevolent Society. Bishop Polk Benevolent Society account book, 1862-1868. | Louisiana State University, LSU Libraries |
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| associatedWith | Episcopal Church. Diocese of Louisiana. | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | Polk, Leonidas, 1806-1864. | person |
| associatedWith | Trinity Episcopal Church (New Orleans, La.) | corporateBody |
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| New Orleans (La.) | |||
| Louisiana--New Orleans |
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| Charities |
| Women in charitable work |
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