Papers of William Henry Baldwin, 1852-1909.

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Papers of William Henry Baldwin, 1852-1909.

Collection includes correspondence, documents concerning the Young Men's Christian Union, handbills and notices from charitable organizations, and various documents concerned with Baldwin's memorial service.

1 box (.35 linear feet)

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Baldwin, William Henry, 1826-1909.

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William Henry Baldwin (October 20, 1826-June 8, 1909) was born in Brighton, Massachusetts . In 1850 he established Baldwin, Baxter and Company, an import business of woolen goods. During the Civil War he was an active member of the Ward 11 Boston Soldiers' Relief Commission which was dedicated to providing relief to the families and soldiers of the Army of the Potomac . He retired from business in 1868 and became the President of the Boston Young Men's Christian Union, a position he held until 1...