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Administrative correspondence, 1950-1990

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 14

Scope and Contents

Contains documents mainly to and from orphanage administrators, families of orphans, and various government officials regarding orphan requests for admittance and discharge, parole hearings, and information on Jenkins Orphanage. Includes 1954 report from Department of Public Welfare arguing for continuance of Jenkins Orphanage.

Dates

  • Creation: 1950-1990

Access Restrictions

General records are accessible; orphan records are Restricted until 100 years after the date of origin due to the private nature of their content.

Extent

From the Collection: 7.1 linear feet (7 cartons, 1 oversize volume)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture Repository

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