Accession Number: AnnRep3.131
Scope & Content: Holdings: 1868/1869-1871 (1st -3rd), 1873/1874 (5th), 1894-1941 (26th-73rd), 1943 (75th), 1945-1968 (77th-100th) Printed reports include financial statements. Reports for 1900 and later include black-and-white photo illustrations.
Creator: Society for the Relief of the Destitute Blind in New York and Its Vicinity
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Administrative History: The Society for the Relief of the Destitute Blind, a charitable non-sectarian institution, was founded by Reverend Eastburn Benjamin who, in 1868, opened a home for destitute blind adults in New York City. The Society was incorporated in 1869, and would later offer recreational activities and braille instruction to the residents of its home.
Subjects: Services for the blind and visually impaired -- New York Annual reports Adult blind
Rights: Contact museum staff regarding reproduction of materials.