Overview
The Appleton Temporary Home: A Record Of Work (1873) is an anonymous book that details the history and operations of the Appleton Temporary Home, a charitable organization that provided temporary housing and support for women and children in need in New York City during the late 19th century. The book describes the founding of the Home, the challenges faced by its founders and staff, and the many success stories of the women and children who found refuge there. It also includes accounts of the organization's fundraising efforts, as well as its partnerships with other charitable organizations and government agencies. Overall, The Appleton Temporary Home offers a fascinating look at the history of social welfare in America and the efforts of early activists to provide support and care for those in need.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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- ISBN-13: 9781166437749
- ISBN-10: 1166437744
- Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
- Publish Date: September 2010
- Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.27 inches
- Shipping Weight: 0.4 pounds
- Page Count: 128
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