Items

• Indigent Widows' and Single Women's Society register of wills: estate of Harriott M. Sullivan, 1922
  A notice concerning the last will and testament of Harriott M. Sullivan who bequeathed $2000 to the Indigent Widows' and Single Women's Society.
• Indigent Widows' and Single Women's Society register of wills: estate of Susan D. Tait, 1917
  A copy of the last will and testament of Susan D. Tait, who bequeathed $5000 dollars to the Indigent Widows' and Single Women's Society for each of a series of family members if they were to become residents of a "home, retreat, or institution…"
• Indigent Widows' and Single Women's Society register of wills: estate of Ellwood Davis, 1918
  A notice accompanying a check of $1926.52, which was the share bequeathed to the Indigent Widows' and Single Women's Society for the payment and rental of property at 1318 Walnut St.
• Indigent Widows' and Single Women's Society death records, 1917-1946
  This volume records the deaths of residents at the Indigent Widows' and Single Women's Society. The residents' age, place of burial, and funeral officiant are also recorded.
• Indigent Widows' and Single Women's Society effects records, 1908-1927
  This volume provides a detailed record of the effects of deceased residents of the Indigent Widows' and Single Women's Society. Items primarily consist of various articles of clothing, but include other objects, such as clocks, hand mirrors, glasses, and cash. Some of the clothing is fashioned from fine materials, such as fur and silk, reflecting the relative affluence of the women inhabiting the Society.
• Indigent Widows' and Single Women's Society sewing work records, 1878-1901
  This volume provides record of sundry materials used by individual residents of the Society for sewing and other textile work. The goods produced by the residents were sold at Donation Day, where the public was welcomed to visit the Society.
• Indigent Widows' and Single Women's Society visiting committee records, 1915-1925
  The Visiting Committee was responsible for making daily visits to the Society and ensuring quality of life for its residents. The Committee was composed of as many as twenty women who would report to the board of managers the health and mood of the residents, sometimes collectively referred to as "the family," as well as the general order of the Society. The records of the Committee provide a glimpse into the quotidian happenings at the Society and detail any issues concerning the inhabitants or those employed therein. Entries were generated on a weekly basis by a rotating selection of Committee members.
• Indigent Widows' and Single Women's Society visiting committee records, 1906-1915
  The Visiting Committee was responsible for making daily visits to the Society and ensuring quality of life for its residents. The Committee was composed of as many as twenty women who would report to the board of managers the health and mood of the residents, sometimes collectively referred to as "the family," as well as the general order of the Society. The records of the Committee provide a glimpse into the quotidian happenings at the Society and detail any issues concerning the inhabitants or those employed therein. Entries were generated on a weekly basis by a rotating selection of Committee members.
• Indigent Widows' and Single Women's Society visiting committee records, 1895-1906
  The Visiting Committee was responsible for making daily visits to the Society and ensuring quality of life for its residents. The Committee was composed of as many as twenty women who would report to the board of managers the health and mood of the residents, sometimes collectively referred to as "the family," as well as the general order of the Society. The records of the Committee provide a glimpse into the quotidian happenings at the Society and detail any issues concerning the inhabitants or those employed therein. Entries were generated on a weekly basis by a rotating selection of Committee members.
• Indigent Widows' and Single Women's Society visiting committee records, 1881-1885
  The Visiting Committee was responsible for making daily visits to the Society and ensuring quality of life for its residents. The Committee was composed of as many as twenty women who would report to the board of managers the health and mood of the residents, sometimes collectively referred to as "the family," as well as the general order of the Society. The records of the Committee provide a glimpse into the quotidian happenings at the Society and detail any issues concerning the inhabitants or those employed therein. Entries were generated on a weekly basis by a rotating selection of Committee members.
• Indigent Widows' and Single Women's Society visiting committee records, 1867-1881
  The Visiting Committee was responsible for making daily visits to the Society and ensuring quality of life for its residents. The Committee was composed of as many as twenty women who would report to the board of managers the health and mood of the residents, sometimes collectively referred to as "the family," as well as the general order of the Society. The records of the Committee provide a glimpse into the quotidian happenings at the Society and detail any issues concerning the inhabitants or those employed therein. Entries were generated on a weekly basis by a rotating selection of Committee members.
• Indigent Widows' and Single Women's Society visiting committee records, 1844-1851
  The Visiting Committee was responsible for making daily visits to the Society and ensuring quality of life for its residents. The Committee was composed of as many as twenty women who would report to the board of managers the health and mood of the residents, sometimes collectively referred to as "the family," as well as the general order of the Society. The records of the Committee provide a glimpse into the quotidian happenings at the Society and detail any issues concerning the inhabitants or those employed therein. Entries were generated on a weekly basis by a rotating selection of Committee members.
• Indigent Widows' and Single Women's Society visiting committee records, 1836-1844
  The Visiting Committee was responsible for making daily visits to the Society and ensuring quality of life for its residents. The Committee was composed of as many as twenty women who would report to the board of managers the health and mood of the residents, sometimes collectively referred to as "the family," as well as the general order of the Society. The records of the Committee provide a glimpse into the quotidian happenings at the Society and detail any issues concerning the inhabitants or those employed therein. Entries were generated on a weekly basis by a rotating selection of Committee members.
• Indigent Widows' and Single Women's Society visiting committee records, 1826-1836
  The Visiting Committee was responsible for making daily visits to the Society and ensuring quality of life for its residents. The Committee was composed of as many as twenty women who would report to the board of managers the health and mood of the residents, sometimes collectively referred to as "the family," as well as the general order of the Society. The records of the Committee provide a glimpse into the quotidian happenings at the Society and detail any issues concerning the inhabitants or those employed therein. Entries were generated on a weekly basis by a rotating selection of Committee members.
• Indigent Widows' and Single Women's Society record book of inmates, undated
  This volume provides a record of some of the residents at the Indigent Widows' and Single Women's Society, detailing the names and birthdays.
• Indigent Widows' and Single Women's Society record book of inmates, 1889-1901
  These volumes provide a record of residents at the Indigent Widows' and Single Women's Society. They contain information concerning the residents' date of admission, names of family members, place and date of birth, and date of death. Each entry also includes an inventory of effects brought into the Society and a remarks section.
• Indigent Widows' and Single Women's Society record book of inmates, 1889
  These volumes provide a record of residents at the Indigent Widows' and Single Women's Society. They contain information concerning the residents' date of admission, names of family members, place and date of birth, and date of death. Each entry also includes an inventory of effects brought into the Society and a remarks section. Entry numbers 54, 73, 86 to 95, 98 to 100, 105, and 111 to 112 are blank. After number 116, the manuscript is blank.
• Indigent Widows' and Single Women's Society list of residents without bond agreements, 1894
  Addressed to Mrs. Alice Potter Lippencott (a member of Philadelphia's elite and referred to here as Mrs. James Dundas Lippencott), these lists contain the names of residents of the Indigent Widows' and Single Women's Society who did not sign the admissions agreement.
• Indigent Widows' and Single Women's Society certificates of admissions, 1918-1930
  The certificate of admission books provide a record of residents and their admission to the Indigent Widows' and Single Women's Society. Other information provided includes names of the residents' husbands (if applicable); the names of their parents; their date and place of birth; and their Christian denomination.
• Indigent Widows' and Single Women's Society certificates of admissions, 1912-1918
  The certificate of admission books provide a record of residents and their admission to the Indigent Widows' and Single Women's Society. Other information provided includes names of the residents' husbands (if applicable); the names of their parents; their date and place of birth; and their Christian denomination.
• Indigent Widows' and Single Women's Society certificates of admissions, 1893-1911
  The certificate of admission books provide a record of residents and their admission to the Indigent Widows' and Single Women's Society. Other information provided includes names of the residents' husbands (if applicable); the names of their parents; their date and place of birth; and their Christian denomination.
• Indigent Widows' and Single Women's Society certificates of admissions, 1889-1893
  The certificate of admission books provide a record of residents and their admission to the Indigent Widows' and Single Women's Society. Other information provided includes names of the residents' husbands (if applicable); the names of their parents; their date and place of birth; and their Christian denomination. Pages 35 to 71 of this volume are blank.
• Indigent Widows' and Single Women's Society notice of vacancy, 1879
  A notice posted to Lucina Rudolph informing her of a vacancy at the Indigent Widows' and Single Women's Society and inviting her to become a resident after paying an entrance fee of $150.
• Indigent Widows' and Single Women's Society application of Jane Crone, undated
  These are standardized applications completed by women, and sometimes their sponsors, seeking residence at the Indigent Widows' and Single Women's Society. The application is sometimes accompanied by letters recommendation.
• Indigent Widows' and Single Women's Society application of Ann Woods, undated
  These are standardized applications completed by women, and sometimes their sponsors, seeking residence at the Indigent Widows' and Single Women's Society. The application is sometimes accompanied by letters recommendation.