Hebrew Orphan Asylum of the City of New York, records undated, 1855-1985, 2004-

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Hebrew Orphan Asylum of the City of New York, records undated, 1855-1985, 2004-

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Hebrew Orphan Asylum was founded in 1822 as the Hebrew Benevolent Society. It underwent various changes of name until 1906; when it merged into The Jewish Child Care Association of New York in 1940 The collection includes extensive administrative records including financial statements; property records; Board, Committee, and Executive minutes; donation books; publications; and state and government correspondence and reports. The collection also includes children’s admission and discharge ledgers; medical records; and conduct books. Also within the collection are childcare studies; dedication speeches; histories; news clippings; and photographs.

75.2 linear feet (53 manuscript boxes; 4 ½ manuscript boxes; 21 [16 x 20"] oversized boxes; 6 [20 x 24"] oversized boxes; 1 MAP folder)

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