American Home-Finding Association application register, 1898-1905.

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American Home-Finding Association application register, 1898-1905.

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Register of applications for child placement includes date of application; name, age and address for child; applicant's age and sex perference in child; applicant's church affiliation; husband's or applicant's occupation; whether or not applicant owns home; name of nearest railroad depot; whether or not applicant will assume transportation costs; name of individual to whom child will be sent; and whether or not placement recommended. If child was placed register contains dated remarks on child's adjustment to home.

Register 2 volumes.

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Illinois. Board of Administration

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In 1909 Board of Administration succeeded to executive and administrative duties formerly held by trustees of all state charitable institutions (l. 1909, p. 102). Besides appointing managing officers of all state charitable institutions Board was required to visit and inspect each institution under its jurisdiction. After investigating treatment given to inmates and examining physical facilities and records, visiting Board members reported findings at next Board meeting. ...

American Home-Finding Association.

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In 1909 Board of Administration succeeded to executive and administrative duties formerly held by trustees of all state charitable institutions (l. 1909, p. 102). Besides appointing managing officers of all state charitable institutions Board was required to visit and inspect each institution under its jurisdiction. After investigating treatment given to inmates and examining physical facilities and records, visiting Board members reported findings at next Board meeting. ...