Edward S. Hall papers

Edward S. Hall was active in two Civil War organizations: the Cooper Shop Volunteer Refreshment Saloon, which was organized in 1861 to care for Union soldiers passing through Philadelphia, and the Soldier' Home of Philadelphia, which was a successor organization to the Saloon. The home incorpo...

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Main Author: Hall, Edward S. (Creator)
Collection:Edward S. Hall Papers
Collection Number:0256
Format: Manuscript
Language:English
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100 1 |a Hall, Edward S.  |e creator 
245 1 |a Edward S. Hall papers  |f 1861-1889 
300 |a 0.33 Linear feet  |f 0.33 linear feet, 1 box (100 items) 
520 |a Edward S. Hall was active in two Civil War organizations: the Cooper Shop Volunteer Refreshment Saloon, which was organized in 1861 to care for Union soldiers passing through Philadelphia, and the Soldier' Home of Philadelphia, which was a successor organization to the Saloon. The home incorporated in 1864 to care for disabled veterans, turned to supporting and educating veterans' children at the Educational Home in 1873, and dissolved in 1889. The papers include a letterpress book, 1863-1865, receipts and election returns. There are some letters, minutes, and reports concerning the Home's activities and dissolution. 
541 1 |a Gift of Mrs. Reynold T. Hall.; 1934 acquired 
650 7 |a Charitable Organizations--Philadelphia.  |2 Local sources 
650 7 |a Cooper Shop Volunteer Refreshment Saloon  |2 Local sources 
650 7 |a Soldiers' Home of Philadelphia  |2 Local sources 
650 7 |a The Educational Home  |2 Local sources 
650 7 |a United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Veterans' Organizations  |2 Local sources 
852 |a The Historical Society of Pennsylvania  |b Edward S. Hall Papers  |l 0256