Applying for Aid at the Charity Building

Applying for Aid at the Charity Building

1871

Recto: "Mr. Sheppard."

Verso: "About one hundred dwellings containing about 2000 dwellers were destroyed in the fire. // These houses led out of Pearl on the border of fort hill. The Charity Releif [sic] comt [sic] are taking the matter in charge at the charity Building situated on Hawkins & Cardon street. The sketch represents families who were burned out applying at Charity Building for relief. Mr. Sheppard is taking down their statements so that the investigating commte [sic] can immediately inquire into their condition & furnish their wants both of food & limited quantities of household effects to start them again."

Tears right side; two bigger stain on top, smaller stains on drawing; stains on left side corners.

graphite on paper

6.5 x 8.5 in.

Graphite drawings--American--1870-1880

41.8781136, -87.6297982

Original drawing location: CF-JT-IL-71c (Box 14).

http://hdl.handle.net/2345/5028

(Becker)CF-JT-IL-71c