Bannister House history, 1989
Scope and Contents
This collection includes inmate records from 1890 through 1952, board meeting minutes from 1890 through 1964, an accounting book with records from 1908 through 1951, annual reports from 1891, 1892, and 1978, and other materials from the Home for Aged Colored Women and the Bannister House.
Dates
- Creation: 1989
Conditions Governing Access
RIBHS staff staff may determine use restrictions dependent on the physical condition of manuscript materials.
Extent
From the Collection: 1 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
English
General
A history of Bannister House/Home for Aged Colored Women, written by Andrew J. Bell, Jr. The document is incomplete, the page is cut before the end. It misidentifies Christiana Bannister as "Marie Bannister." One printed copy and a photocopy of the printed version.
Repository Details
Part of the Rhode Island Black Heritage Society Repository
600 Mt. Pleasant Avenue
Building 8
Providence Rhode Island 02908 USA