Associated Jewish Charities of Minneapolis, Minnesota
Date Created:
1911-12-31
Description:
Annual report of the second service year of the Associated Jewish Charities. The work of this society includes: Relief Department, Employment Bureau, Sheltering Home, Free Loan Association, Juvenile Welfare Department, Legal Aid, Free Dispensary, and Friendly Visiting. Report includes summary of statistical and financial data for the fiscal year 1911-1912.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Summary of statistical and financial data for the Associated Charities. Includes a summary of the first 25 years of the Charity. Frank L. McVey stepped down as president and was replaced by Joseph R. Kingman. The Anti-Tuberculosis Committee held an exhibition at various locations throughout the city, during which 59,200 pieces of printed matter were distributed. Photographs include: George A. Brackett, a founder of the Associated Charities; Frank L. McVey, president of the Association; Contrasting images of Minneapolis in the past and present; Portraits of Pioneers of Minneapolis charity; Lodging facilities in Minneapolis and New York; Nurses writing reports during office hours.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Summary of statistical and financial data for the Associated Charities. Budget campaigns create a new era in the history of charity work in Minneapolis. "Mothers Pension" bill passed the legislature. A new department "The Bureau of Legal Aid" began work April 15. Recommendations provided for the year 1914. Small photographs and icons throughout report.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
The St. Peter Community Hospital opened in 1939 at 102 South Washington Avenue. A new hospital, attached to the west side this building, began serving patients in 1959. The east entrance and the south side of the 1939 building are shown in this image.
Summary of statistical and financial data for the Associated Charities. Report discusses four ways of "considering the poor and their poverty" and the accomplishments of the charity in regards to these: assisting the individual, raising standards of philanthropic work in Minneapolis, arousing the social conscience, and promoting corrective and preventive movements. Photographs include: camp for tuberculosis children; houses on the River Flats, home to the Slavic Fellow-citizens; A family on the Flats; The information and employment desk.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Note reads: "Taken in 1896. Residence and offices of Dr. John Wesley Andrews, 510 South Second St., Mankato, Minn. Office entrance: 125 E. Cherry St. Dr. Roy Andrews, son of J. W. and Cornelia Andrews daughter of Roy were born here (in this building)." Now Kahler Motel (1979).
The report lists the names of Maternity Hospital officers, directors, medical staff, and committee members. The report includes the president's address, the secretary's report, the Maternity Hospital medical report, the general treasurer's report, the house treasurer's report, the report of finance committee, the matron's report, the articles of incorporation of the Maternity Hospital, and contributions to Maternity Hospital.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Summary of statistical and financial data for the Associated Charities. A visiting nurse position was created, statistics were kept on visits made and type of disease. The Associated Charities continued the Friendly Visiting program and the Employment Bureau.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
In addition to its usual coordination of Minneapolis charitable work, Associated Charities formed a fire relief committee to aid citizens affected by the east side lumber district fire. The families rendered homeless by the fire were provided with food and shelter. Please see pages 37-44 for more information.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Annual report of statistical and financial data delivered by the Northwestern Hospital Association: Treasurer, Secretary, President, and Physicians. Eight new graduates of the Nurses' Training Program were presented. The length of Nurses' Training Program extended to two years. The report includes first report of the Committee on Religious Services which maintained Sunday services at the Hospital.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Minneapolis Humane Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children and Animals
Date Created:
1901-12-31
Description:
Report of the Minneapolis Humane Society whose work aims to prevent cruelty to both humans and animals. Includes statistical and financial data and cases outlining issues and services provided. The report of the Examining Physician for Women and Children covers the time from September 1900 until December 31, 1901. Outlines Minnesota Laws enforced on cruelty to children and cruelty to animals, noting title, chapter, and section. Includes photographs of children from several cases.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Annual report of statistical and financial data delivered by the Northwest Hospital Association: Treasurer, Secretary, President, and Physicians. Eight new graduates of the Nurses' Training Program were presented. Spring Lecture Courses were listed. An Orthopedic Department was added due to the number of cases involving deformities, and was overseen by Dr. James E. Moore, professor of Orthopedic Surgery at the University of Minnesota.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Annual reports of statistical and financial data delivered by the Northwestern Hospital Association: Treasurer, Secretary, President, and Physicians. Separate reports for 1897 and 1898. Includes photographs of the graduating class of 1897 nurses, an operating room, an incubator with baby, the reception area, and an office.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Associated Charities was designed to be a central bureau of all the charitable efforts in Minneapolis. It furnished temporary work through its employment bureau. An emergency fund was set up to provide immediate relief to urgent cases. There was a system of tickets for lodging and restaurants that was always honored by the local establishments to aid applicants.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Annual report of statistical and financial data delivered by the Northwest Hospital Association: Treasurer, Secretary, President, and Physicians. Three new graduates of the Nurses' Training School were presented. Includes the Dedicatory Address delivered at the formal opening of the Hospital building, June 10, 1887.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Annual report of statistical and financial data delivered by the Northwestern Hospital Association Treasurer, President, and Physicians. Includes a description and information on application for admission to the training school for nurses. Also includes the first annual report by the Young Ladies' Auxiliary Society, a group who furnish linens, house decorations, and fruits and flowers for the hospital.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
First annual report of the State Board of Health of Minnesota covering the time period of March 18, 1872 to December 19, 1872. Printed by resolulution of the Legislature.
Summary of statistical and financial data for the Associated Charities of Minneapolis. The organization supplied impoverished families and single people with groceries, coal, rent money, transportation and medicine. There was also an employment bureau department that provided odd jobs to applicants. Forty-seven percent of the applicants could not read or write and the majority of the applicants were single men (51.6%) or married couples (30.9%).
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Annual report of statistical and financial data delivered by the Northwest Hospital Association: Treasurer, Secretary, President, and Physicians. Three new graduates of the Nurses' Training School were presented. A new facility is to be built at the corner of Chicago Avenue and 27th Street, designed by architect G.W. Orff, construction overseen by contractor Mr. McMillan.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Promotional card for Hazelden services. The card features interior photographs of the Old Lodge as well information regarding location, services and resources available to the recovering alcoholic.
Invitation of the Fellowship Club inviting "former residents, fellow AA's [Alcoholics Anonymous] and their friends" to the club's first alumni night Open House on August 23, 1954 at 8:00 p.m.
Exterior view of the Home Sanitarium in St. Peter faced South Fourth Street. The north side, hidden by trees in this image, faced Mulberry Street. A portion of the spire of Trinity Lutheran Church can be seen in the background at the far right. By 1914, the sanitarium building was listed in the Sanborn Fire Insurance Company map as the Harlow Hospital.
The report lists the names of Maternity Hospital officers, directors, and medical staff. Includes images of the interior and exterior of Maternity Hospital. Provides summaries of medical services and social services. Includes a revenue and expenditure account. Also lists maintenance contributions and contributions to the building fund and building equipment.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
The report lists the names of Maternity Hospital officers, directors, and medical staff. Includes images of Maternity Hospital interiors, exteriors, nurses, babies, and floor plans. Provides summaries of medical services and social services. Includes a revenue and expenditure account. Also lists charitable contributions to Maternity Hospital.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Minneapolis Humane Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children and Animals
Date Created:
1905-12-31
Description:
Report of the Minneapolis Humane Society whose work aims to prevent cruelty to both humans and animals. Includes statistical and financial data and important cases outlining issues and services provided. Includes Minnesota Laws enforced on cruelty to children and cruelty to animals, noting title, chapter, and section.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
First steam sterilizer in More hospital in Eveleth; replaced in 1937 with an electric model; framed diagram of this equipment is hanging on the wall of the room
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth, Kathryn A. Martin Library, Northeast Minnesota Historical Collections
East Hillside; Miller Memorial Hospital 502-510 East Second street; Miller Memorial opened April 1934 and on May 15, 1934 received its first patients; renamed Miller Dwan Hospital; shrubs, flowers, lawn and trees; summer
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth, Kathryn A. Martin Library, Northeast Minnesota Historical Collections
Summary of statistical and financial data for the Associated Charities. A visiting nurse position was continued, statistics were kept on visits made and type of disease. The Associated Charities continued the Friendly Visiting program and the Employment Bureau.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Minneapolis Humane Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children and Animals
Date Created:
1910-12-31
Description:
Report of the Minneapolis Humane Society whose work aims to prevent cruelty to both humans and animals. Includes statistical and financial data and important cases outlining issues and services provided.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
This report is a summary of statistical and financial data for the Associated Charities of Minneapolis. The organization supplied impoverished families and single people with groceries, coal, rent money, transportation and medicine. Demands for emergency assistance increased greatly in the last year, from 1766 in the previous year to 2921. The Friendly Visitors program made 1381 total visits, 350 families were served.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library