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Gladys Connelly letter to Margaret Tyler Paul
Title:
Gladys Connelly letter to Margaret Tyler Paul
Description:
Likely written in the 1940s when Paul was president of the Female Association. Describes the circumstances of two women whom she thought the Association should aid; both were elderly and had recently had acute health issues.
Date:
1897 - 1951
Collection:
Female Association of Philadelphia for the Relief of Women and Children in Reduced Circumstances records, In Her Own Right, Haverford College
Female Society of Philadelphia for the Relief and Employment of the Poor sewing room reports
Title:
Female Society of Philadelphia for the Relief and Employment of the Poor sewing room reports
Description:
Reports about the sewing room by the superintendent of the Female Society, dated 1946-01 through 1946-12.
Date:
1946
Collection:
Female Society of Philadelphia for the Relief and Employment of the Poor, In Her Own Right, Haverford College
Virginia P. Rich letter to the Community Chest of Philadelphia and Vicinity
Title:
Virginia P. Rich letter to the Community Chest of Philadelphia and Vicinity
Description:
Discusses the operations of the Female Society.
Date:
1948-02-26
Collection:
Female Society of Philadelphia for the Relief and Employment of the Poor, In Her Own Right, Haverford College
Female Society of Philadelphia for the Relief and Employment of the Poor superintendent's reports
Title:
Female Society of Philadelphia for the Relief and Employment of the Poor superintendent's reports
Description:
Reports by the superintendent of the Female Society, dated 1945-01 through 1945-12.
Date:
1945
Collection:
Female Society of Philadelphia for the Relief and Employment of the Poor, In Her Own Right, Haverford College
W.T. McCullough letter to Virginia P. Rich
Title:
W.T. McCullough letter to Virginia P. Rich
Description:
Written on behalf of the Community Chest of Philadelphia and Vicinity. Discusses the Female Society of Philadelphia's interest in starting a new service program to meet the needs of the elderly.
Date:
1948-05-06
Collection:
Female Society of Philadelphia for the Relief and Employment of the Poor, In Her Own Right, Haverford College
Virginia P. Rich speech to the Health and Welfare Council
Title:
Virginia P. Rich speech to the Health and Welfare Council
Description:
Gives a brief history of the Female Society and discusses its programs for the elderly at length.
Date:
1949
Collection:
Female Society of Philadelphia for the Relief and Employment of the Poor, In Her Own Right, Haverford College
Statement of the Changing Function of the Female Society
Title:
Statement of the Changing Function of the Female Society
Description:
Statement regarding the closure of the Society's workshop for older women (probably referring to the House of Industry) and detailing its new community services operation for the elderly.
Date:
1949-02-10
Collection:
Female Society of Philadelphia for the Relief and Employment of the Poor, In Her Own Right, Haverford College
Friends General Conference newsletter on economic problems no. 46
Title:
Friends General Conference newsletter on economic problems no. 46
Description:
Newsletter issued by the Committee on Economic Problems of the Friends' General Conference. Discusses the lives of the elderly and services for them.
Date:
1948-04
Collection:
Female Society of Philadelphia for the Relief and Employment of the Poor, In Her Own Right, Haverford College
Virginia P. Rich letter to Helen S. Remer
Title:
Virginia P. Rich letter to Helen S. Remer
Description:
Requests funds for increased wages for the women employed by the Female Society.
Date:
1947-10-24
Collection:
Female Society of Philadelphia for the Relief and Employment of the Poor, In Her Own Right, Haverford College
Henry M. Laing letter to a friend
Title:
Henry M. Laing letter to a friend
Description:
Henry M. Laing was a Quaker who served as treasurer of the Friends' Association for the Aid and Elevation of the Freedmen. He asks the recipient to buy various foods and other supplies for Abby (possibly Abby D. Munro) to give to the elderly.
Date:
1893-11-12
Collection:
Branson-Jackson Family Papers, In Her Own Right, Swarthmore College
Female Society of Philadelphia for the Relief and Employment of the Poor superintendent's reports
Title:
Female Society of Philadelphia for the Relief and Employment of the Poor superintendent's reports
Description:
Monthly reports by the superintendent of the Female Society, dated 1944-01 through 1944-12.
Date:
1944
Collection:
Female Society of Philadelphia for the Relief and Employment of the Poor, In Her Own Right, Haverford College
Alfred Rauch letter to Virginia P. Rich
Title:
Alfred Rauch letter to Virginia P. Rich
Description:
Raises concerns over the Female Society of Philadelphia's continued relevance. Says the Community Chest is likely to stop funding it.
Date:
1948-02-26
Collection:
Female Society of Philadelphia for the Relief and Employment of the Poor, In Her Own Right, Haverford College
Female Society of Philadelphia for the Relief and Employment of the Poor superintendent's report
Title:
Female Society of Philadelphia for the Relief and Employment of the Poor superintendent's report
Description:
Report by the superintendent of the Female Society.
Date:
1943-12
Collection:
Female Society of Philadelphia for the Relief and Employment of the Poor, In Her Own Right, Haverford College
Female Society of Philadelphia for the Relief and Employment of the Poor letter
Title:
Female Society of Philadelphia for the Relief and Employment of the Poor letter
Description:
Requests help in directing applicants to the Female Society's House of Industry.
Date:
1915 - 1949
Collection:
Female Society of Philadelphia for the Relief and Employment of the Poor, In Her Own Right, Haverford College
Female Society of Philadelphia for the Relief and Employment of the Poor employment advertisement
Title:
Female Society of Philadelphia for the Relief and Employment of the Poor employment advertisement
Description:
Printed advertisement about employment opportunities for women at the Society's House of Industry.
Date:
1916 - 1949
Collection:
Female Society of Philadelphia for the Relief and Employment of the Poor, In Her Own Right, Haverford College
Esther C. Forsstrand letter to W.T. McCullough
Title:
Esther C. Forsstrand letter to W.T. McCullough
Description:
Conveys the enthusiasm of the Council's "Division for the Aged" for the Female Society of Philadelphia's new program of services for older people.
Date:
1948-11-18
Collection:
Female Society of Philadelphia for the Relief and Employment of the Poor, In Her Own Right, Haverford College
Esther C. Forsstrand letter to W.T. McCullough
Title:
Esther C. Forsstrand letter to W.T. McCullough
Description:
Discusses the Female Society of Philadelphia's new program with the Friends House for Older Neighbors.
Date:
1949-03-29
Collection:
Female Society of Philadelphia for the Relief and Employment of the Poor, In Her Own Right, Haverford College