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Women's Association of Philadelphia for the Relief of the Freedman letter and financial papers

 Collection — othertype: SC-149
Identifier: SFHL-SC-149

Abstract

This collection includes letters and papers concerning the shipment of clothing to Freedmen in Virginia. A letter from Lydia H. Atkinson gives information on the reception of the goods and their dispersal. Lists of specific items sent are also included.

Dates

  • 1863-1866

Creator

Restrictions on Access

This collection is available for research use.

Biographical / Historical

The Women's Association of Philadelphia for the Relief of the Freedman was founded in 1862 for the collection and distribution of clothing, medicines, and dry goods for the relief of formerly enslaved people. Though many Quakers were involved in the Association, it was not officially connected to the Society of Friends.

Extent

.1 Linear Feet (.1 linear feet (1 folder.))

Language

English

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Source of acquisition--Dorothy Bowers Hallowell. Method of acquisition--Gift of; Date of acquisition--1990.

Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

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