Date Original
1875-1894
Description
This collection contains papers from the Ladies Benevolent Association from 1875-1894. It includes incorporation papers, letters, financial notes, and an account ledger with entries from 1880-1894.
Biographical/Historical Note
The Ladies Benevolent Association in Little Rock, Arkansas, was incorporated in 1875 for the purpose of helping the afflicted and helpless, feeding the hungry, and bringing practical aid and relief to the poor and needy. The officers and directors were chosen from members of the Ladies Benevolent Association. Two directors were from each of the seven churches in Little Rock, Arkansas. The president of the association had the authority to make any appropriations to a person or hospital as deemed necessary. The original officers were Mrs. M.E. Haynie, president; Mrs. J. Haney, vice president; Miss A.S. Crease, secretary; and Mrs. M.J. Williams, treasurer.
Physical Description
Document, 8.5" x 11"
Geographical Area
Little Rock, Pulaski County (Ark.)
Language
English
Identifier
MS.000321
Resource Type
Text
Collection
Ladies Benevolent Association records, MS.000321
Publisher
Arkansas State Archives
Contributing Entity
Arkansas State Archives
Recommended Citation
Ladies Benevolent Association records, Arkansas State Archives, Little Rock, Arkansas.
Rights
Use and reproduction of images held by the Arkansas State Archives without prior written permission is prohibited. For information on reproducing images held by the Arkansas State Archives, please call 501-682-6900 or email at state.archives@arkansas.gov.
Disciplines
United States History
