Society for the Relief of Half-Orphan and Destitute Children Records, 1836-1923, bulk 1853-1922
Summary Information
Abstract
At a Glance
- Call No.:
- MS#1176,MS#1176
- Bib ID:
- 4079808 View CLIO record
- Creator(s):
- Society for the Relief of Half-Orphan and Destitute Children in the City of New York
- Repository:
- Rare Book and Manuscript Library
- Physical Description:
- 1.47 linear feet (3.5 document boxes)
- Language(s):
- English .
- Access:
- You will need to make an appointment in advance to use this collection material in the Rare Book and Manuscript Library reading room. You can schedule an appointment once you've submitted your request through your Special Collections Research Account.
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This collection is located off-site. You will need to request this material at least three business days in advance to use the collection in the Rare Book and Manuscript Library reading room.
This collection has no restrictions.
Description
Summary
The records in this collection consist of a register of children and their background information, Executive Board meeting minutes, bound books of signed agreements between the parent and the Society, descriptive application notes of children and parents, and general correspondence.
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This series consists of a register book. The register includes childrens' names, parents' names, parents' occupations, addresses and religious information.
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Series II: Agreement Books, 1872-1932
This series is comprised of bound books of signed and dated agreements between the parent or relative giving custody to the Society of a child or children.
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Series III: Executive Board Minutes, 1853-1922
This series consists of the monthly meeting reports of the Society.
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Series IV: Applications Book, 1887-1920
In this series, handwritten notes have been recorded detailing the date, parent's name, and child's name with some background information.
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Series V: Dismissal Book, 1847-1857
This series contains in a bound book, names of children who were discharged from the Society, either by their parents or relatives or by death.
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Series VI: Correspondence & Printed Materials, 1880-1923
This series contains letters to the Society, blank donation slips and receipts, and other general items.
Arrangement
This collection is arranged in six series.
- Series I: Register, 1836-1856
- Series II: Agreement Books, 1872-1932
- Series III: Executive Board Minutes, 1853-1922
- Series IV: Applications Book, 1887-1920
- Series V: Dismissal Book, 1847-1857
- Series VI: Correspondence & Printed Materials, 1880-1923
Using the Collection
Restrictions on Access
You will need to make an appointment in advance to use this collection material in the Rare Book and Manuscript Library reading room. You can schedule an appointment once you've submitted your request through your Special Collections Research Account.
This collection is located off-site. You will need to request this material at least three business days in advance to use the collection in the Rare Book and Manuscript Library reading room.
This collection has no restrictions.
Terms Governing Use and Reproduction
Reproductions may be made for research purposes. Permission to publish material from the collection must be requested from the Curator of Manuscripts/University Archivist, Rare Book and Manuscript Library (RBML). The RBML approves permission to publish that which it physically owns; the responsibility to secure copyright permission rests with the patron.
Preferred Citation
Identification of specific item; Date (if known); Society for the Relief of Half-Orphan and Destitute Children Records; Box and Folder; Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Columbia University Library.
Accrual
No additions are expected
Materials may have been added to the collection since this finding aid was prepared. Contact rbml@columbia.edu for more information.
Ownership and Custodial History
Transferred from the School of Social Work Library, 1989.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Source of acquisition--School of Social Work Library. Address--Columbia University. Method of acquisition--Transfer; Date of acquisition--03/07/89. Accession number--M-89-03-07.
About the Finding Aid / Processing Information
Columbia University Libraries, Rare Book and Manuscript Library
Processing Information
Records Processed HR 05/18/92.
Papers processed by Marilyn Chin (Queens College, 2011).
Finding aid written by Marilyn Chin (Queens College, 2011) March 2011.
Collection is processed to folder level.
Revision Description
2011-03-16 File created.
2011-03-22 XML document instance created by Catherine C. Ricciardi
2019-05-20 EAD was imported spring 2019 as part of the ArchivesSpace Phase II migration.
Biographical / Historical
The Society for the Relief of Half-Orphan and Destitute Children was established in 1835. Its purpose was to provide aid to single parents or relatives, most of whom were immigrants, for a weekly or monthly fee. It was incorporated by the New York State Legislature on April 27, 1837 and located in New York City at 67 West Tenth Street, near Sixth Avenue. The Society provided room, board and education to boys and girls from the ages of four through ten. In addition to the fees paid by the parents, the Society was financially supported by donations and funds from the government. From the mid-19th century to the early 20th century, the Society accepted and helped more than two thousand needy children.
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