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. Friendly visitors were lined up to check in on families and used clothing was distributed to the poor.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Woman's Christian Association of Minneapolis, Minnesota
Date Created:
1884-02-26
Description:
Annual report containing financial reports of the Woman's Boarding Home and Industrial School. Includes the Association's constitution and by-laws, and letters detailing the need for more clothing donations, and lessons they have provided for children in the last year.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Annual reports featuring a statement by the president, highlights from the departments and committees (Education and Publicity Department, Research and Investigation Department, the Big Sister Department, Legislative Program, Education and Publicity Committee, and volunteer committees), general information to other agencies, information on social hygiene, surveys and studies of community conditions, statement of receipts and disbursements for the years ending December 31, 1921 and December 31, 1922, and a list of affiliated organizations.
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
Biennial report containing a brief history of the Washburn Memorial Orphan Asylum and financial report for 1911 to 1916. Superintendent's report contains report on the health of the children, and improvements in laws affecting the welfare of the children. Includes photographs of the building.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Woman's Christian Association of Minneapolis, Minnesota
Date Created:
1922-02-24
Description:
Annual report containing financial reports of the Association's departments of work: Dunwoody Hall (Woman's Boarding Home), The Mahala Fisk Pillsbury Home, Jones-Harrison Home, Transient Home for Girls, Downtown Branch Woman's Hotel, Kirkbride Club, Woman's Christian Association Club, Woman's Christian Association Central Club, Berkeley Club, Clinton Club, Janette Merrill Park, Junior Board, and the Social Department. The Janette Merrill Park opened as a summer home for business girls and students. Discussion begins for starting a Home for Colored Girls.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
A short summary of twenty-one months' work, the officers and committees, some statistical tables and comparisons, the financial statement, the list of subscribers. Beginning January 1, 1914 and ending September 30, 1915. Beginning of fiscal year waschanged from January 1 to October 1 beginning in 1915. Decrease in the number of windows supported due to the County Aid to Dependent Children. Increase in the non-supported group.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
A short summary of twelve months' work, the officers and committees, some statistical tables and comparisons, the financial statement, the list of subscribers from October 1, 1915 to September 30, 1916. High rates of unemployment and poverty recorded. Description of the Confidential Exchange, a card index of family members, addresses, agencies to which the family is known, and cross references. Includes brochure "One Thousand Homeless Men" by Alice Willard Solenberger.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Summary of statistical and financial data for the Associated Charities. In 1904 the Provident Savings Fund was created for children and adults to have a savings account and deposit small amounts of money. The Department of Tuberculosis was established, doctors and laymen met to develop plans and policies to try and prevent the spread of tuberculosis. Ten fraudulent charities were investigated and nine of them disbanded.
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:
1898-12-31
Description:
Report of the Minneapolis Humane Society whose work aims to prevent cruelty to both humans and animals. Includes statistical and financial data and examples of services provided. Outlines Minnesota Laws enforced on cruelty to children and cruelty to animals, noting title, chapter, and section. Also features photographs of the executive committee members and a list of Humane Society members.
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:
1911-12-31
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. The society emphasized protection of young girls.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Summary of statistical and financial data for the Associated Charities. 1911 marked the largest volume of work in the history of the organization. Sixty public addresses were given on various subjects at churches and before women's and men's clubs. The secretary conducted a course at the State University titled "Course in Economic Conditions in Large Cities."
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Summary of statistical and financial data for the Associated Charities. Defines the purpose and goals of the Charity and how funds are spent. Includes brief reports by each committee chairman. During this year a study began to investigate the spread of tuberculosis in families.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Biennial report containing a brief history of the Washburn Memorial Orphan Asylum and financial report for 1909 and 1910. Superintendent's report includes information on institutional methods, the institution of a farm school, and after care service.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Annual report containing a brief history of the Washburn Memorial Orphan Asylum and a financial report of the endowment fund and expenses. Includes photographs of the interior and exterior of the orphan asylum.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Woman's Christian Association of Minneapolis, Minnesota
Date Created:
1897-1898
Description:
Annual report containing financial reports of the Association. Includes the Association's constitution and by-laws and accounts of boarders who stayed in the last year. Also included are photographs of the Branch Home and the Jones-Harrison Home.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Woman's Christian Association of Minneapolis, Minnesota
Date Created:
1902-1903
Description:
Annual report containing financial reports of the Association. Includes the Association's constitution and by-laws, members and committees, and donations received. Also included are photographs of the Mahala Fist Pillsbury Home and the Jones-Harrison Home.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Woman's Christian Association of Minneapolis, Minnesota
Date Created:
1906-1907
Description:
Annual report containing financial reports of the Association. Includes the Association's constitution and by-laws, members and committees, and donations received. Also included are photographs of the Woman's Boarding Home, the Mahala Fisk Pillsbury Home, and the Jones-Harrison Home.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Woman's Christian Association of Minneapolis, Minnesota
Date Created:
1904-1905
Description:
Annual report containing financial reports of the Association. Includes the Association's constitution and by-laws, members and committees, and donations received. Also included are photographs of the Woman's Boarding Home, the Mahala Fisk Pillsbury Home, and the Jones-Harrison Home.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Woman's Christian Association of Minneapolis, Minnesota
Date Created:
1900-1901
Description:
Annual report containing financial reports of the Association. Includes the Association's constitution and by-laws, donations received, and accounts of boarders who stayed in the last year. Also included are photographs of the Woman's Boarding House, Mahala Fisk Pillsbury Home, and Jones-Harrison Home.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Woman's Christian Association of Minneapolis, Minnesota
Date Created:
1888-02-25
Description:
Annual report containing financial reports of the Woman's Boarding Home and Industrial School. Includes the Association's constitution and by-laws, number of visits, and letters detailing stories of families they helped in the past year.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Woman's Christian Association of Minneapolis, Minnesota
Date Created:
1893-02-25
Description:
Annual report containing financial reports of the Association. Includes the Association's constitution and by-laws, number of visits, clothing donations received, and changes within the organization.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library