Detroit Association of Charities

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Description:

Letter from the Detroit Association of Charities. The cover page shows the letterhead of the organization which is printed in red text on slightly yellowed paper. The names of the officers of the organization are shown in the upper left corner: "R. A. Parker, President; Henry M. Utley, Vice-President; M. W. O'Brien, Treasurer; Dr. James A. Post, Secretary." The body of the 7-page letter is printed in typewritten text that has been mimeographed in a purple color onto the letter pages. The letter is dated December 31, 1900, near the upper right corner area on the first page and the last page has been signed and dated in black ink by "James Alexis Post, M.D., Secretary" who also noted that he was "Born Nov. 18, 1838." The letter gives a general discussion of charity movements in England and the United States as well as some background and details of the Detroit Association of Charities.

Date Issued:

1900-01-01T00:00:00Z

Data Provider:

Detroit Historical Society

Collection:

Detroit Anniversaries

Subject Topic:

Detroit Association of Charities and 1901 Time Capsule

Subject Name:

Parker, R.A., Utley, Henry M., O'Brien, M.W., and Post, James A.

Rights:

No Copyright - United States

URL:

http://detroithistorical.pastperfectonline.com/archive/5B832ACD-635A-4F76-92DF-784556202570