American Home-Finding Association children's register, 1898-1905.

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American Home-Finding Association children's register, 1898-1905.

Record is of children placed in foster homes. For each child register includes name, sex, age and birth date; name and address of individual releasing custody of child; name and address of individual child placed with; dated notes on child's adjustment to placement; and whether or not child adopted.

Register 2 volumes.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7390579

Illinois State Archive

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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. ...

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. ...