The Female Society of Philadelphia for the Relief and Employment of the Poor Records, 1795-1978.

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The Female Society of Philadelphia for the Relief and Employment of the Poor Records, 1795-1978.

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The collection includes mostly administrative records, as well as pamphlets, newspaper clippings, and photographs from major gatherings and events. The charter from the Female Society's incorporation in 1815 is also included. The collection spans from the Female Society's founding in 1795 until 1978.The administrative records include Minutes from 1795-1978, Treasurer's Books from 1795-1907, Resume of Accounts from 1845-1914, Investments from 1845-1933, Legacies from 1816, Subscribers' Names from 1812-1894, Donations from 1904-1914, Record of Particular Cases from 1828, Standing Committee Minutes from 1838-1891, records from the Committee of Admissions from 1868-1873, House of Industry Weekly Reports from 1830-1919, Names of Scholars, Cooperation with other Societies, Time Books from 1935-1943, Payroll Books from 1947-1949, Monthly Reports from 1940-1947, Budgets and Monthly Reports, and records of Women's Savings from 1923-1949. In addition, there are pamphlets, invitations, newspaper clippings, and some photographs from a reception held in 1889, the centennial celebration in 1895, and the sesquicentennial celebration. There is an account of Anne Parrish, silhouettes of Anne Parrish, a diagram of a quilt made by the women of the Female Society, and a notebook by Catharine W. Morris from 1802. There are also miscellaneous papers and pictures from throughout the Female Society's history.

6.25 linear feet.

Haverford College Library

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