Contents
Descriptive Summary
BIOGRAPHICAL AND HISTORICAL NOTE
SCOPE AND CONTENT OF THE RECORDS
SELECTED SEARCH TERMS
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE RECORDS
Ser. 1. Incorporation and historical papers
Ser. 2. Minutes of the Board of Managers
Ser. 3. Register of Children and Related Papers
Ser. 4. Financial Papers
Ser. 5. Legal Papers
Ser. 6. Correspondence
Ser. 7. Annual Reports
Ser. 8. Miscellaneous
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An Inventory of the Association for the Care of Colored Orphans and the Friends Shelter for Girls Records,
1822-1979
Finding Aid Prepared by FHL staff
Encoding made possible by a grant by the Gladys Kriebel Delmas Foundation
to the Philadelphia Consortium of Special Collections Libraries
2000
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Creator
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Association for the Care of Colored Orphansand
Friends Shelter for Girls |
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Title
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Records, |
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Dates:
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1822-1979 |
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Abstract:
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The Association for the Care of Colored Orphans, also known
as “The Shelter,” was founded in Philadelphia by Quaker women in 1822 to care for
black orphans, both boys and girls, within a nurturing, home-like environment. In
1915, it relocated to Cheyney, Pa, and became a home for girls. In 1965, its
name was changed to “Friends Shelter for Girls,” and its mission evolved to serve as
a home for teenaged girls. In 1981 it ceased to function as a group home and was
succeeded by Friends Association for the Care and Protection of Children which
functioned as an emergency shelter. |
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Extent:
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15 boxes ; 9 linear feet |
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Identification:
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RG 4/008 |
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Location:
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For current information on the location of materials, please
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Location:
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The Association for the Care of Colored Orphans, also known as “The Shelter,” was
founded in Philadelphia by Quaker women in 1822 to care for black orphans, both boys
and girls, within a nurturing, home-like environment. In 1915, it relocated to
Cheyney, Pa, adjoining the property of Cheyney Training School for Teachers (now
Cheyney University) and became a home for girls, known variously as the Shelter for
Colored Orphans and the Shelter for Colored Children. In 1965, its name was changed
to “Friends Shelter for Girls,” and its mission evolved to serve as a home for
teenaged girls, offering training and psychological support. It continued operation
until 1981 when it ceased to function as a group home. It was succeeded by the
Friends Association for the Care and Protection of Children which functioned as an
emergency shelter.
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The collection includes: Charter, minutes of the Board, financial records, register
of children, and some correspondence.
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This collection is indexed under the following headings in the catalog of the Friends
Historical Library (TRIPOD). Researchers desiring materials about related topics,
persons, or places should search the catalog using these headings:
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The collection is organized into 8 series. The series are:
For current information on the location of materials, please consult the Library's
online catalog.
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Ser. 1. Incorporation and historical papers
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Certificate of incorporation, charter; petition for amendment;
amendment
1829; 1861; 1882
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Box
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Constitution and by-laws
1884-1941 1884 & 1892 printed
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Minutes of the Association
1831-1837 v.2 copy
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Ser. 2. Minutes of the Board of Managers
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Minutes
1822-1861 indexed
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Minutes
1862-1894 indexed
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Box
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Minutes
1894-1918 indexed
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Box
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Minutes
1918-1951 indexed
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Ser. 3. Register of Children and Related Papers
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Register of children
1822-1934 Indexed, includes papers laid in back of v3 not filmed
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Catalogue of names, age and date of freedom of the children
indentured or placed on wages
1879-1920
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Names of children in the Shelter
1903-1927
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Names of children in the Shelter
1927-1941
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Names of children in the Shelter
1942-1953
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Admissions papers
1841-190
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Reports, Medical and academic
1927-1930
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Reports, Medical and academic
1928-1929
Social service reports
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Reports, Medical and academic
1945
Restricted: See Curator. Wheatley cottage notes.
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Reports, Medical and academic
1960-1966
Restricted: See Curator. Miscellaneous immunization records, etc.
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Ser. 4. Financial Papers
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Treasurer's books
1822-1904
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Treasurer's books
1905-1912
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Treasurer's books
1913-1918
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Box
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Treasurer's books
1932-1950
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Account books (special account)
1853-1897
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Treasurer's reports, correspondence
1838-1890, n.d. 1 folder
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Subscriptions for the erection of new farm buildings at
Westtown; subscriptions by members of Philadelphia Monthly Meeting,
Northern District for “The Poor generally”
1849; 1855
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Subscriptions Book
1839-1840
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Building fund
1859-1862 1 vol.
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Account book
1822-1839
Concerning Guardians of the Poor of the City and Liberties of
Philadelphia. Includes extracts from the minutes.
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Thomas P. Cope Fund Account book
1870-1899
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Donations account book
1901-1917
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Acount books, Indentures
1877-1899
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Ser. 5. Legal Papers
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Legal papers
1830-1908 and n.d.
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Ser. 6. Correspondence
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Correspondence
1835-1838
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Ser. 7. Annual Reports
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Annual Reports
1836-1965 with gaps
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Ser. 8. Miscellaneous
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Reference materials
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Drafts of history (Paul Blanchard Associates)
1971 2 copies
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