Women's Association of Philadelphia for the Relief of the Freedman letter and financial papers
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
- Creation: 1863-1866
Creator
- Atkinson, Lydia T. (Lydia Townsend), 1843-1901 (Contributor, Person)
- Women's Association of Philadelphia for the Relief of the Freedman (Organization)
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 ft. (.1 linear feet (1 folder.))
Language of Materials
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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