An Inventory of the Howard Institution (Philadelphia, Pa.) Records, 1857-1956
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topic: Deeds, mortgages, searches
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topic: Ser. 2. Correspondence
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topic: Reports from agencies receiving funds from the Howard Institution, 1942-1956
subject: Reports from agencies receiving funds from the Howard Institution, 1942-1956
topic: Friends Neighborhood Guild
subject: Friends Neighborhood Guild
topic: Philadelphia Child Guidance Clinic
subject: Philadelphia Child Guidance Clinic
topic: The Wharton Centre
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topic: White-Williams Foundation
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topic: William C. Biddle Friends' Center
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topic: Letters of resignation from Board members
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topic: Ser. 3. Publications
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topic: Annual Reports
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topic: Charter and By-laws
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topic: History
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topic: Ser. 4. Pictures
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body: BIOGRAPHICAL AND HISTORICAL NOTE The Howard Institution was a Quaker women's charity founded in Philadelphia in 1853 to provide shelter to discharged female prisoners. Its scope was later broadened to assist more generally troubled women and girls. It ceased activity in 1956.
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Ser. 1. Administrative and other papers
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Minutes
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Deeds, mortgages, searches
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Reports from agencies receiving funds from the Howard Institution, 1942-1956
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Letters of resignation from Board members
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Friends Neighborhood Guild
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Philadelphia Child Guidance Clinic
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The Wharton Centre
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White-Williams Foundation
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William C. Biddle Friends' Center
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Annual Reports
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Charter and By-laws
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History
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date: 1945
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Pictures
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