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RECORDS OF THE SOCIETY FOR THE RELIEF OF DISTRESS
Catalogue reference: A/SRD
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This record is about the RECORDS OF THE SOCIETY FOR THE RELIEF OF DISTRESS dating from 16th November 1860 to 2 August 1963.
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Reference (The unique identifier to the record described, used to order and refer to it)
- A/SRD
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Title (The name of the record)
- RECORDS OF THE SOCIETY FOR THE RELIEF OF DISTRESS
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Date (When the record was created)
- 16th November 1860 to 2 August 1963
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Description (What the record is about)
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Administration papers and Appeals
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Held by (Who holds the record)
- London Metropolitan Archives: City of London
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Language (The language of the record)
- English
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Creator(s) (The creator of the record)
- <corpname>Society for the Relief of Distress</corpname>
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Immediate source of acquisition (When and where the record was acquired from)
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Ac. 68.67 and 68.69
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Administrative / biographical background (Historical or biographical information about the creator of the record and the context of its creation)
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The Society for the Relief of Distress was founded in 1860 for the relief of distress in London and its Suburbs.
The relief was administered by accredited visitors, later known as Almoners. Money was allocated to them to be spent at their discretion leaving the Committee to deal with exceptional cases or those in which more substantial relief was required. The Society is still active in providing assistance for people in the London area, particularly in cases which for one reason or another do not come within the scope of the Welfare Services. Funds are provided by bequests, donations and voluntary contributions.
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Record URL
- https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/bb042910-f53b-40f8-8839-ad83a8395c10/
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This record is held at London Metropolitan Archives: City of London
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RECORDS OF THE SOCIETY FOR THE RELIEF OF DISTRESS