Items

• Magdalen Society of Philadelphia future plans, 1917-1918
  These documents highlight the suggested objectives and methods for transforming the Magdalen Society into the White-Williams Foundation.
• Magdalen Society of Philadelphia histories, 1956
  Negley K. Teeters, a Sociologist of Temple University, wrote "The Early Days of the Magdalen Society of Philadelphia" in 1956 for The Social Service Review. The article provides an overview of the Society's development from its inception to the mid nineteenth century. This item also included a brief history of the Society written around 1850.
• Magdalen Society of Philadelphia publicity, 1913
  This fundraising brochure briefly highlights the Society's motivations, objectives, and administrative composition. "Do you not want to help?"
• Magdalen Society of Philadelphia lists of dismissals, monies spent, and letters received, 1884-1906
  This series of documents includes lists of inmates dismissed from 1884-1900; tallies of letters received in regard to specific inmates; and monies received from specified donors.
• Magdalen Society of Philadelphia constitution of the Women's Advisory Board, undated
  The women's advisory board of the Magdalen Society of Philadelphia had the stated aim of supporting the all-male board of managers and "providing for the temporal and spiritual welfare of the girls."
• Magdalen Society of Philadelphia board of managers' bylaws, undated
  This mélange of administrative documents includes the constitution of the Magdalen Society and the bylaws of its board of managers.
• Magdalen Society of Philadelphia financial agreement with Provident Life and Trust Company of Philadelphia, 1917
  This agreement appoints the Provident Life and Trust Company as agent and attorney of the Magdalen Society, authorizing it to manage investments, properties, and securities.
• Magdalen Society of Philadelphia annual report of the treasurer, 1917-1918
  A summary of the Society's accounts for the year 1917.
• Magdalen Society of Philadelphia financial warrant, 1916
  This warrant, relayed by the Magdalin Society's attorney B. Franklin Pepper of the firm Henry, Pepper, Bodine, & Pepper, refers to the home's property on 21st and Race St., which amounted to $140,079.
• Magdalen Society of Philadelphia financial report, 1915
  This report, conducted by an outside accountant at the behest of the Magdalen Society's board of managers, provides a list of donations and legacies.
• Magdalen Society of Philadelphia report to the Pennsylvania Board of Public Charities, 1896
  The Magdalen Society's 1896 annual report to the Pennsylvania Board of Public Charities details basic institutional and financial information, including the number of inmates and general account balances.
• Magdalen Society of Philadelphia report to the Pennsylvania Board of Public Charities, 1894
  The Magdalen Society's 1894 annual report to the Pennsylvania Board of Public Charities details basic institutional and financial information, including the number of inmates and general account balances.
• Magdalen Society of Philadelphia donations and legacies: estate of Martha A. Whyte, 1909
  In her will, Martha A. Whyte bequeathed $1800 to the Magdalen Society.
• Magdalen Society of Philadelphia donations and legacies: estate of Charles E. Estlack, 1919
  In his last will and testament, Charles E. Estlack, a brick maker from Gloucester, New Jersey, bequeathed $1000 to the Magdalen Society of Philadelphia.
• Magdalen Society of Philadelphia donations and legacies: estate of Charles H. Spooner, 1890
  In his will, Charles H. Spooner bequeathed the remaining balance of his estate to a slew of Philadelphia-based philanthropic associations, including the Magdalen Society.
• Magdalen Society of Philadelphia donations and legacies: estate of Emily T. Eckert, 1892
  This notice highlights the terms of the will of Emily T. Eckert, who bequeathed $5000 to the Magdalen Society.
• Magdalen Society of Philadelphia donations and legacies: estate of John Evans and White-Williams Foundation deeds, 1814-1824
  John Evans bequeathed $800 to the Magdalen Society in his will. As a stipulation, he wished the money be used by the Society to buy property on 620 South Fourth Street and 621 Leithgow Street. The Society received income from renting out the properties. The documents pertaining to the White-Williams Foundation detail the passing of a resolution permitting the sale of those properties.
• Magdalen Society of Philadelphia donations and legacies: estate of Florence E. Alcott, 1895
  Correspondence from John A. Clark, the attorney of Orrin O. Stoddard, executor of Florence Alcott's will, informing the Magdalen Society of a clause in the will that leaves $500 dollars to the home.
• Magdalen Society of Philadelphia donations and legacies: estate of Alfred Bamber, 1891
  The documentation for the estate of Alfred Bamber includes his last will and testament. Alfred left $5000 to the Magdalen Society.
• Magdalen Society of Philadelphia donations and legacies: estate of William Warner, Jr. 1908-1909
  The documentation for the estate of William Warner, Jr. includes his last will and testament and account balances. William left $3000 to the Magdalen Society.
• Magdalen Society of Philadelphia donations and legacies: estate of Mordecai D. Evans, 1898-1899
  The documentation for the estate of Mordecai D. Evans includes his last will and testament and account balances. Mordecai left $5000 to the Magdalen Society.
• Magdalen Society of Philadelphia ledger, 1914-1919
  The Magdalen Society of Philadelphia was founded in 1800 by concerned citizens and members of the Quaker, Episcopal, and Presbyterian clergies in order to provide asylum for prostitutes and "wayward" women. The ledgers maintained from 1832 to 1919 track the Society's financial development. They show investments, account balances, salaries, grocery and maintenance expenditures, etc. Pages 68 to 499 of this volume are blank.
• Magdalen Society of Philadelphia ledger, 1893-1914
  The Magdalen Society of Philadelphia was founded in 1800 by concerned citizens and members of the Quaker, Episcopal, and Presbyterian clergies in order to provide asylum for prostitutes and "wayward" women. The ledgers maintained from 1832 to 1919 track the Society's financial development. They show investments, account balances, salaries, grocery and maintenance expenditures, etc.
• Magdalen Society of Philadelphia ledger, 1871-1893
  The Magdalen Society of Philadelphia was founded in 1800 by concerned citizens and members of the Quaker, Episcopal, and Presbyterian clergies in order to provide asylum for prostitutes and "wayward" women. The ledgers maintained from 1832 to 1919 track the Society's financial development. They show investments, account balances, salaries, grocery and maintenance expenditures, etc.
• Magdalen Society of Philadelphia ledger, 1832-1878
  The Magdalen Society of Philadelphia was founded in 1800 by concerned citizens and members of the Quaker, Episcopal, and Presbyterian clergies in order to provide asylum for prostitutes and "wayward" women. The ledgers maintained from 1832 to 1919 track the Society's financial development. They show investments, account balances, salaries, grocery and maintenance expenditures, etc.