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Indigent Widows' and Single Women's Society application of Hannah A. Hanhart, 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.
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Indigent Widows' and Single Women's Society application of Jeanette Davis, 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.
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Indigent Widows' and Single Women's Society application of Louisa Mitchell, 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.
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Indigent Widows' and Single Women's Society application of Elizabeth Stout, 1892 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.
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Indigent Widows' and Single Women's Society petition of Margret Watts, 1839 A petition to the board of managers recommending Margret Watts admission to the Indigent Widows and Single Women's Society.
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Indigent Widows' and Single Women's Society petition of Mrs. Griffin, 1834 A petition to the board of managers recommending a certain Mrs. Griffin admission to the Indigent Widows and Single Women's Society.
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Indigent Widows' and Single Women's Society petition of Martha Daniels, 1832 A petition to the board of managers recommending Martha Daniels admission to the Indigent Widows and Single Women's Society.
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Indigent Widows' and Single Women's Society petition of Mary Freeman, 1831 A petition to the board of managers recommending Mary Freeman admission to the Indigent Widows and Single Women's Society.
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Indigent Widows' and Single Women's Society petition of Mary Greenman, 1830 A petition to the board of managers recommending Mary Greenman admission to the Indigent Widows and Single Women's Society.
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Indigent Widows' and Single Women's Society petition of Mrs. Donley, 1831 A petition to the board of managers recommending a certain Mrs. Donley admission to the Indigent Widows and Single Women's Society.
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Indigent Widows' and Single Women's Society petition of Jane W. McGlassin, 1830 A petition to the board of managers recommending a certain Mrs. Donley admission to the Indigent Widows and Single Women's Society.
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Indigent Widows' and Single Women's Society petition of Margaret Richards, 1830 A petition from Thomas Rogers and Anna Mortons to the board of managers recommending Margaret Richards admission to the Indigent Widows and Single Women's Society.
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Indigent Widows' and Single Women's Society petition of Elizabeth Hunter, 1826 A petition to the board of managers recommending Elizabeth Hunter admission to the Indigent Widows and Single Women's Society.
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Indigent Widows' and Single Women's Society petition of Mrs. Keith, 1830 A petition to the board of managers recommending Rachel Nobles admission to the Indigent Widows and Single Women's Society.
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Indigent Widows' and Single Women's Society petition of Rachel Nobles, 1830 A petition to the board of managers recommending Rachel Nobles admission to the Indigent Widows and Single Women's Society.
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Indigent Widows' and Single Women's Society petition of Marie Puglia, 1830 A petition to the board of managers recommending Marie Puglia admission to the Indigent Widows and Single Women's Society.
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Indigent Widows' and Single Women's Society petition of Jemima Coffie, 1830 A petition to the board of managers recommending Jemima Coffie admission to the Indigent Widows and Single Women's Society.
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Indigent Widows' and Single Women's Society admissions report to the board of managers, 1830 This report from Katherine Chew to the board of managers gives a positive admissions assessment for a certain Mrs. Daniels. Chew also expresses her wish that the visiting committee have discretionary powers to receive candidates for admission who live in counties outside of Philadelphia.
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Indigent Widows' and Single Women's Society petition of Eleanor Condon, 1830 A petition from Sam Chester to the board of managers recommending Eleanor Condon admission to the Indigent Widows and Single Women's Society.
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Indigent Widows' and Single Women's Society petition of Hannah Jackson, 1828 A petition from Sarah P. Gresson to the board of managers recommending Hannah Jackson admission to the Indigent Widows and Single Women's Society.
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Indigent Widows' and Single Women's Society agreements with inmates, 1915-1925 Before successful applicants were permitted to take up residence at the Indigent Widow's and Single Women's Society they were required to sign an agreement that relinquished all their property "for the use of the said Society." The terms of admission would subsequently include other stipulations. Residents were expected to pay a thirty dollar entrance fee and provide their own furniture and bedding (if they did not bring their own furniture a fifty dollar fee was to be paid upon admission). In addition, the terms state that only women sixty years or older could be considered for admission.
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Indigent Widows' and Single Women's Society agreements with inmates, 1901-1915 Before successful applicants were permitted to take up residence at the Indigent Widow's and Single Women's Society they were required to sign an agreement that relinquished all their property "for the use of the said Society." The terms of admission would subsequently include other stipulations. Residents were expected to pay a thirty dollar entrance fee and provide their own furniture and bedding (if they did not bring their own furniture a fifty dollar fee was to be paid upon admission). In addition, the terms state that only women sixty years or older could be considered for admission.
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Indigent Widows' and Single Women's Society agreements with inmates, 1889-1901
Before successful applicants were permitted to take up residence at the Indigent Widow's and Single Women's Society they were required to sign an agreement that relinquished all their property "for the use of the said Society." The terms of admission would subsequently include other stipulations. Residents were expected to pay a thirty dollar entrance fee and provide their own furniture and bedding (if they did not bring their own furniture a fifty dollar fee was to be paid upon admission). In addition, the terms state that only women sixty years or older could be considered for admission.
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Indigent Widows' and Single Women's Society agreements with inmates, 1886-1889
Before successful applicants were permitted to take up residence at the Indigent Widow's and Single Women's Society they were required to sign an agreement that relinquished all their property "for the use of the said Society." The terms of admission would subsequently include other stipulations. Residents were expected to pay a thirty dollar entrance fee and provide their own furniture and bedding (if they did not bring their own furniture a fifty dollar fee was to be paid upon admission). In addition, the terms state that only women sixty years or older could be considered for admission. Pages 42-126 of this volume are blank.
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Indigent Widows' and Single Women's Society agreements with inmates, 1866-1885
Before successful applicants were permitted to take up residence at the Indigent Widow's and Single Women's Society they were required to sign an agreement that relinquished all their property "for the use of the said Society." The terms of admission would subsequently include other stipulations. Residents were expected to pay a thirty dollar entrance fee and provide their own furniture and bedding (if they did not bring their own furniture a fifty dollar fee was to be paid upon admission). In addition, the terms state that only women sixty years or older could be considered for admission.
