Providence Female Charitable Society Records (MSS 642)
Rhode Island Historical Society
121 Hope StreetProvidence, RI 02906
Tel: 401-273-8107
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Collection Overview
| Title: | Providence Female Charitable Society Records |
| Date range: | 1799-1952 |
| Creator: | Providence Female Charitable Society |
| Extent: | 1.5 linear feet |
| Abstract: | The idea for the formation of a charitable society to help "indigent women and children" was first proposed by a group of well-known Providence women in March of 1800. The Providence Female Charitable Society was formed April 2nd the same year. This collection contains correspondence and other records related to the organization. |
| Language of materials: | English. |
| Repository: | Rhode Island Historical Society |
| Collection number: | MSS 642 |
