Items

• Indigent Widows and Single Women's Society list of assets, undated
  This statement provides a detailed list of property owned by the Indigent Widows' and Single Women's Society, 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.
• Indigent Widows' and Single Women's Society assignment of bond and mortgage, 1882
  This assignemt of bond and mortgage transfers property of Elizabeth Taylor as part of the settlement of her estate, including $600 dollars and a lot on 41st Street.
• Indigent Widows' and Single Women's Society inventory of capital stock, 1836
  The Indigent Widows' and Single Women's Society made a number of investments early in its history which included municipal bonds from the cities of New Orleans and Philadelphia, and stock from a series of banks and businesses, including Girard bank, Northern Bank of Kentucky, and the Schuylkill Navigation Company.
• Rob Ralston's settlement for the orders paid, 1820
  A statement of various orders paid out by the Indigent Widows' and Single Women's Society to different contractors, most likely related the construction of the the Society's house on Cherry Street.
• Indigent Widows' and Single Women's Society list of stock, 1819-1820
  This list provides a detailed inventory of stock owned by the Society and donations for the construction of its house on Cherry Street.
• Indigent Widows' and Single Women's Society statement of the purchase of two certificates, 1819
  A statement relating to the purchase of two separate certificates of stock, one worth $534 and the other $484.50. The means of their procurement are also provided, which included donations and subscriptions solicited by managers of the Society.
• Indigent Widows' and Single Women's Society receipt book, 1902-1908
  This register of the purchasing committee provides a list of receipts of payment for sundry house expenses and wages procured on behalf of the Indigent Widows' and Single Women's Society.
• Indigent Widows' and Single Women's Society receipt book, 1890-1896
  This register of the purchasing committee provides a list of receipts of payment for sundry house expenses and wages procured on behalf of the Indigent Widows' and Single Women's Society.
• Indigent Widows' and Single Women's Society memorandum, 1834-1878
  This register provides an inventory of bequests made to the Indigent Widows' and Single Women's Society, including the names of the deceased and their executors.
• Indigent Widows' and Single Women's Society receipt book, 1835-1839
  This register of the purchasing committee provides a list of receipts of payment for various supplies, ranging from coal to butter, procured on behalf of the Indigent Widows' and Single Women's Society.
• Indigent Widows' and Single Women's Society receipt book and memorandum, 1827-1876
  This register provides an inventory of receipts for admissions and funeral arrangements.
• James M. Linnard estate receipt, 1864
  A letter from the executors of the estate of James M. Linnard who bequeathed $1000 to the Indigent Widows' and Single Women's Society after the death of his wife.
• Edmund Clapton estate receipt, 1875
  A letter from the executors of the estate of Edmund Clapton who bequeathed $100 to the Indigent Widows' and Single Women's Society upon the death of his sister.
• Thomas Holdan estate receipt, 1871
  A letter from the executor of the estate of Thomas Holdan who bequeathed $3000 to the Indigent Widows' and Single Women's Society.
• Elizabeth Manfield estate receipt, 1857
  A note for rent received as part of the estate of Elizabeth manfield.
• Receipt for Thomas McCollim's use of the Indigent Widows' and Single Women's Society, 1855
  The bill for Mr. McCollim's 'use' of the Society amounted to $475 dollars.
• Indigent Widows' and Single Women's Society bill of fare, undated
  This list details meals prepared for the residents of the Indigent Widows' and Single Women's Society.
• Indigent Widows' and Single Women's Society inventory of sewing work, 1832
  Many of the women of the Indigent Widows' and Single Women's Society would busy themselves with sewing work, and the goods they produced were sold at Donation Day when the public was welcomed to visit the Society. This inventory details the items produced in 1832.
• Indigent Widows' and Single Women's Society receipt of donation, 1827
  A receipt for a $200 donation made to the Society as part of a resolution of the Western Charitable Association.
• Indigent Widows' and Single Women's Society receipt for the fourth annual report, 1821
  A duplicate receipt for the printing of 500 copies of the fourth annual report of the Indigent Widows' and Single Women's Society, which amounted to twenty-eight dollars and forty-three cents.
• Indigent Widows and Single Women's Society receipt for Margaret Lang's room and board, 1817-1818
  This receipt details the expenses for the room and board of Margaret Lang. In addition to the entrance fee, some residents of the Society were required to pay a weekly sum. In this case, room and board cost $3 per week.
• Indigent Widows' and Single Women's Society ledger, 1915-1922
  The managers of the Indigent Widows' and Single Women's Society were scrupulous book keepers. Its cashbooks and ledgers provide a continuous and detailed record of income and expenses, and delineate the financial countours of the Society throughout its long history.
• Indigent Widows' and Single Women's Society ledger, 1900-1914
  The managers of the Indigent Widows' and Single Women's Society were scrupulous book keepers. Its cashbooks and ledgers provide a continuous and detailed record of income and expenses, and delineate the financial countours of the Society throughout its long history.
• Indigent Widows' and Single Women's Society ledger, 1900-1916
  The managers of the Indigent Widows' and Single Women's Society were scrupulous book keepers. Its cashbooks and ledgers provide a continuous and detailed record of income and expenses, and delineate the financial countours of the Society throughout its long history.
• Indigent Widows' and Single Women's Society cashbook, 1916-1920
  The managers of the Indigent Widows' and Single Women's Society were scrupulous book keepers. Its cashbooks and ledgers provide a continuous and detailed record of income and expenses, and delineate the financial contours of the Society throughout its long history.