Memorandum between the Brownson House and the Director of Catholic Charities, 1919 November 30

Title

Memorandum between the Brownson House and the Director of Catholic Charities, 1919 November 30

Date

30 November 1919

Description

Memorandum between the Directors of the Brownson House and the Director of Catholic Charities regarding personnel and operations at the Brownson House. The memorandum is typed on plain paper and dated Nov 30, 1919.

Format Extent

[1] leaf ; 28 cm.

Subject

Charity organizations--California--Los Angeles; Social settlements--California--Los Angeles;

Note

The Brownson House assisted underprivileged and immigrant families in the city, providing them with educational, vocational and social programs such as student clubs, Sunday school, dances, and sporting events. Brownson House was originally located in a rented cottage on Aliso St., but moved to a new facility on Jackson St. in late 1904 or early 1905.

Collection

Workman Family Papers CSLA-9, Series 1: Mary Julia Workman, Box 1, Folder 1

Type

["Administrative records"]

Language

eng

Item Details

Title

Memorandum between the Brownson House and the Director of Catholic Charities, 1919 November 30

Date

30 November 1919

Description

Note

Transcription

Nov. 30, 1919. Before discussing this memorandum I shall review the assur- ances which have been given the Directors of Brownson House Settlement Association by the Director of Catholic Charities [sic] Brownson House Settlement Association will continues to funct- ion in all the affairs of Brownson House in the future as in the past, subject to the general direction and supervision of the Bureau of Catholic Charities. It is understood that there shall be mutual consultation, mutual co operation and that there shall be co ordination of the work with the general plan for the common good. With this understanding it has been agreed that Brownson House Settlement Association will administer the affairs of Brownson House, will be responsible to the Bureau for the management of House affairs, and the direction of paid and volunteer workers employed at Brownson House and will define House policies. This includes all matters pertaining to the engagement and dismissal of paid workers employed at Brownson House. In short, in all House affairs, and in its district, Brownson House Settlement Association will function as heretofore after due consultation with the Director of Catholic Charities or his duly appointed representative, and the parish authorities.

Names

Brownson House (Los Angeles, Calif.); Catholic Church--Diocese of Monterey and Los Angeles (Calif.)--Charities;

Subject

Charity organizations--California--Los Angeles; Social settlements--California--Los Angeles;

Type

["Administrative records"]

Format Extent

[1] leaf ; 28 cm.

Language

eng

Digital Identifier

LML_CSLA-09-000440001

Collection

Workman Family Papers CSLA-9, Series 1: Mary Julia Workman, Box 1, Folder 1

Source

Department of Archives & Special Collections, William H. Hannon Library, Loyola Marymount University

Sponsorship

LHDRP

Rights

https://library.lmu.edu/archivesandspecialcollections/copyrightandreproductionpolicy/

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