Indigent Widows' and Single Women's Society application of Jane Shiffries, undated

Item

Title

Indigent Widows' and Single Women's Society application of Jane Shiffries, undated

Description

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.

Identifier

16452

Type

text

Creator

Indigent Widows' and Single Women's Society of Philadelphia

Date Created

1885-1895

Format

Manuscript

Is Part Of

Indigent Widows' and Single Women's Society/Ralston House Records (3099)

Spatial Coverage

Philadelphia (Pa.) | 3615 Chestnut St Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Subject

Indigent Widows' and Single Women's Society of Philadelphia (Pa.) | Philadelphia (Pa.) | Ralston, Sarah | Charities--Pennsylvania--Philadelphia | Institutional care | Older people--Housing | Older people--Institutional care | Women--Institutional care

Extent

1 page

Language

eng

Rights

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Item sets

Indigent Widows' and Single Women's Society records