Catalog of Manuscript Collections

Creator: Woman's Seamen's Friend Society Extent: 13 in. (3 boxes) Description: Established in 1859 as The Ladies' Seamen's Friend Society of the Port of New Haven, the society aims to assist sailors and improve their condition in every way. The records comprise 11 volumes of minutes, trustees' reports (1902-11), account books (1886-1984), and register (1885-91) of the sailors' home. Microfilmed. Research Topics: Women’s organizations in New Haven; life of sailors in late 19th and early 20th centuries; social reform movements in New Haven