Minute book, 1873-1874.

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Minute book, 1873-1874.

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Minute book, 1873-74, primarily dealing with fund raising and other miscellaneous items.

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Historical Society of Pennsylvania

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Ladies Centennial Committee of the 9th ward (Philadelphia, Pa.)

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In 1873 the Citizens' Centennial Finance Committee appointed an executive committee of 13 women, who then selected a woman in each ward of Philadelphia to chair a committee of 36 women of that ward. The goal was to encourage women's participation in the Centennial celebration. From the description of Minute book, 1873-1874. (Historical Society of Pennsylvania). WorldCat record id: 122541263 ...

Centennial Exhibition 1876 Philadelphia, Pa.

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