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Incorporation of Frankford Asylum, 1858

 File — Box: 10
Identifier: RG2/Ph/G7 5.59

Scope and Contents

The Friends Asylum, also known as the Frankford Asylum for the Insane (now Friends Hospital) was founded in 1813 by Quakers: mostly individual subscribers supporting it but also monthly meetings. The Separation complicated fundraising and support and management, and it was separately incorporated in 1858.

Dates

  • Creation: 1858

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research. Access may be provided via digital or microfilm copy, per repository policy.

Language of Materials

English

Affiliation:

Hicksite

Physical Facet

1 folder

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