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• The Old Man's Home of Philadelphia, et al. vs. The Pennsylvania Institution for the Instruction of the Blind, et al. record of proceedings, 1880-1884
  The record of proceedings for the case concerning the partition of the estate of Mary Shields.
• Mary Shields estate accounts of the executors, 1881
  These account books provide a complete inventory of the properties owned by Mary Shields and their valuations.
• Mary Shields estate scheme of partition and division of property, 1882
  In a case concerning the partition of the estate of Mary Shields, Sussex D. Davis, the Master of the case, divided the property into five equal one-sixth parcels and two one-twelfth parts, as directed by the estate.
• Mary Shields property valuations, 1883
  George Vaux, counsel of the Indigent Widows' and Single Women's Society, contracted Joshua H. Morris to provide valuations of the properties of Mary Shields that were partitioned by the Master of a case concerning Shield's estate, Sussex D. David.
• Mary Shields estate divisions, undated
  An inventory of the real property divisions of Mary Shields' estate. The Indigent Widows' and Single Women's Society was entitled to a sixth of the residuary of the estate, totaling to $35,000.
• Sussex D. Davis letter to George Vaux, esq., 1884
  Correspondence concerning the payment of Sussex D. Davis, Master in the 1884 case regarding the partition of Mary Shields' estate.
• Mary Shields estate, copy of bid for the share or purpart of real estate, 1883
  The Indigent Widows' and Single Women's Society were plaintiffs in a case concerning the estate of Mary Shields and its partition amongst charitable organizations in Philadelphia. The copy of her will states that one-sixth of the remainder of her estate should go to the Society. This document details money paid by the Society in regards to the purpart described in the partition of the estate.
• Mary Shields estate, master's report of court proceedings, 1882
  The Indigent Widows' and Single Women's Society were plaintiffs in a case concerning the estate of Mary Shields and its partition amongst a slew of charitable organizations in Philadelphia. The copy of her will states that one-sixth of the residuary of her personal estate, about $35,000, should go to the Society. The master's report of the court proceedings provide a summary of the case.
• Mary Shields last will and testament, 1878-1880
  The Indigent Widows' and Single Women's Society were plaintiffs in a case concerning the estate of Mary Shields and its partition amongst a slew of charitable organizations in Philadelphia. The copy of her will states that one-sixth, about $35,000, of the residuary of her personal estate should go to the Society.
• William Lewis last will and testament, 1819
  The Indigent Widows' and Single Women's Society was the assignee of William Lewis' daughter, Margaret Collins, who received $201.
• Tilden Home for Aged Couples application and bond book, 1876-1935
  The application and bond book of the Tilden Home is composed of standardized agreements completed by applicants seeking admission. The forms includes basic background information, including the names of the applicant's nearest relatives and an inventory of property. As a stipulation for admission, "No insane or idiotic person, nor any person suffering from such physical defects... as to seriously interfere with the comfort or health of the other residents" were allowed entry, and the application form features a clause requiring applicants to declare their sanity.
• Tilden Home for Aged Couples meeting minutes, 1876-1898
  The minutes of the board of managers trace the administrative history of the Tilden Home, including changes in management, resolutions, committee report summaries, and financial developments.
• Tilden Home for Aged Couples article IX of bylaws, undated
  Article Nine of the Tilden Home's bylaws details the terms of admissions, including a flat admissions fee paid in cash and the surrender of property to the Home. A copy of the admissions agreement is also provided.
• Tilden Home for Aged Couples charter and bylaws, 1876
  The charter and bylaws includes information on the administrative structure and the stated objectives and purpose of the Tilden Home for Aged Couples. The home merged with the Indigent Widows' and Single Women's Society in 1962, and for the first time men were admitted to the Society.
• Indigent Widows' and Single Women's Society principle account, 1905-1939
  This ledger keeps a chronological log of the principal of the investments of the Indigent Widows' and Single Women's Society.
• Indigent Widows' and Single Women's Society security book, 1870-1920
  This ledger provides a detailed list of investments owned by the Indigent Widows' and Single Women's Society, including real estate, bonds, and stocks. Property value and acquisition information; interests rates and dates payable; and mortgagee information are provided therein.
• Indigent Widows' and Single Women's' Society security book, 1854-1907
  This ledger provides a detailed list of investments owned by the Indigent Widows' and Single Women's Society, including real estate, bonds, and stocks. Property value and acquisition information; interests rates and dates payable; and mortgagee information are provided therein.
• Indigent Widows' and Single Women's Society investments, 1888-1914
  This ledger provides a detailed list of investments owned by the Indigent Widows' and Single Women's Society, including real estate, bonds, and stocks. Property value, interests rates and dates payable, and mortgagee information are recorded therein.
• Indigent Widows' and Single Women's Society treasurer's book, 1874-1889
  This account book provides a detailed chronological log of the Indigent Widows' and Single Women's Society income and expenses. Much of the Society's early financial development can be gleaned from this volume.
• Indigent Widows' and Single Women's Society treasurer's book, 1861-1873
  This account book provides a detailed chronological log of the Indigent Widows' and Single Women's Society income and expenses. Much of the Society's early financial development can be gleaned from this volume.
• Indigent Widows' and Single Women's Society treasurer's book, 1848-1861
  This account book provides a detailed chronological log of the Indigent Widows' and Single Women's Society income and expenses. Much of the Society's early financial development can be gleaned from this volume.
• Indigent Widows' and Single Women's Society treasurer's book, 1826-1848
  This account book provides a detailed chronological log of the Indigent Widows' and Single Women's Society income and expenses. Much of the Society's early financial development can be gleaned from this volume.
• Indigent Widows' and Single Women's Society treasurer's accounts, 1897-1898
  These reports, produced by the treasurer of the Indigent Widows' and Single Women's Society, detail income and payment receipts, and provide a glimpse into the Society's financial development.
• Indigent Widows' and Single Women's Society treasurer's accounts, 1895-1899
  These reports, produced by the treasurer of the Indigent Widows' and Single Women's Society, detail income and payment receipts, and provide a glimpse into the Society's financial development.
• Indigent Widows' and Single Women's Society list of securities, 1895
  This statement provides an exhaustive inventory of property owned by the Indigent Widows' and Single Women's Society and held by The Girard Life Insurance, Annuity and Trust Company of Philadelphia, including real estate, ground rents, stocks, and bonds. Through donations and bequests, the Society accumulated a range of capital investments to subsidize its income throughout its long history.