Society for the Relief of Half-Orphan and Destitute Children Records, 1836-1923, bulk 1853-1922

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Series I: Register, 1836-1856

This series consists of a register book. The register includes childrens' names, parents' names, parents' occupations, addresses and religious information.



Box 1 Folder 1 Register of Childrens' Names and Background Information, 1836-1856

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.


Box 1 Folder 2 to 4 Agreement Books, 1872-1892 (3 Items), 1872-1892



Box 2 Folder 1 to 2 Agreement Books, 1892-1932 (2 Items), 1892-1932

Series III: Executive Board Minutes, 1853-1922

This series consists of the monthly meeting reports of the Society.



Box 3 Folder 1 Monthly Board Meetings' Minutes, 1853-1875


Box 3 Folder 2 to 4 Monthly Board Meetings' Minutes, 1895-1922 (3 Items), 1895-1922

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.



Box 4 Descriptive Applications of Parents and Children, 1887-1920

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.


Box 4 Listings of Children Who Were Picked Up by Parent or Relative, 1847-1857

Series VI: Correspondence & Printed Materials, 1880-1923

This series contains letters to the Society, blank donation slips and receipts, and other general items.


Box 4 Folder 1 Letters to Board members and notes of appreciation, 1915-1919


Box 4 Blank donation slips and receipts, undated