FAQ
...St. Joseph’s House for Homeless Industrious Boys (Philadelphia) dating from 1904 to 1940, and St. Francis Industrial/Vocational School (Eddington) dating from 1888 to 1970. Please note that records after 1930 will only be provided to those researchers seeking their own records who can provide proof of identity. We do not
Alliance of Catholic Women
...use, which was a shelter for girls and women. The home was located on 305 N 19th Street and opened on March 25, 1917. During its first year it gave shelter to over 400 women as well as aided in finding permanent jobs and homes for them.[3] During the Great
Misericordia Hospital
...rs. [1] First Report of the Misericordia Hospital: July 2, 1918-May 31, 1920, 11. [2] Misericordia Hospital: One-Half Century of Service, 1918-1968, (1968), 12. [3] One-Half Century, 13. [4] A New Hospital for the Sisters of Mercy, (1915); One-Half Century, 13. [5] One-Half Century, 13-14. [6] “Our History,”
Digital Collections
Digital Collections CHRC has a large number of items that have been digitized through various digitization projects, partnerships, patron research requests, and social media initiatives. We endeavor to provide standardized descriptive practices and open access to this growing collection over the web. CHRC's Omeka site features a growing set of