Ladies' Benevolent Society (Charleston, S.C.)

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Charitable organization founded in 1813 for the relief of the sick and poor in Charleston (S.C.) and environs; projects included donations of firewood, coal, or ice; the Society claims to be the oldest women's organization in continuous existence in the United States; during the 19th century the Society offered medical services for free blacks and poor whites, and continues to serve the sick and poor of the Charleston area.

From the description of Records, 1813-1936. (University of South Carolina). WorldCat record id: 31060749

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creatorOf Ladies' Benevolent Society (Charleston, S.C.). Records, 1813-1936. University of South Carolina, System Library Service, University Libraries
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associatedWith Banks, Anna DeCosta, 1869-1930. person
Place Name Admin Code Country
South Carolina--Charleston
Charleston (S.C.)
Subject
African American nurses
African Americans
Charities
Poor
Poor
Poor, services for
Women
Women in charitable work
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Active 1813

Active 1936

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