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Female Society of Philadelphia for the Relief and Employment of the Poor
Shows women at the Female Society for the Relief of the Poor in Philadelphia. Portrays members in period dress. Depicts the employment of older black and white women by the Female Society Sewing Circle, which made hospital garments.
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| Language: | English |
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1940-1945
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Shows women at the Female Society for the Relief of the Poor in Philadelphia. Portrays members in period dress. Depicts the employment of older black and white women by the Female Society Sewing Circle, which made hospital garments. These subject entries for the Philadelphia Record newspaper's photo morgue are primarily for Places (buildings, parks, streets, etc.), Things (Bicycles, Bison, Blind Persons [just sampling the B's]), Events (Democratic National Convention 1936, Flourtown Fair, Harvest Week) and Social Constructs (Home Economics, City Planning, Eating & Drinking, etc.). Each of these subjects became a MARC record which included a call number. In the case of these records, the call numbers are the actual folder numbers for the materials referenced. Therefore, these subject headings are really also an index for this section of the Philadelphia Record newspaper's photograph morgue. [The name section of the Philadelphia Record photo morgue represents individuals, A-Z, and |
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Part of the Philadelphia Record Photograph Morgue Collection; for general information, see collection record. |
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10 photoprints : silver gelatin |