Commissioner of Public Charities

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The Commission of Public Charities was an organization that existed in New York City in the late 19th and early 20th century.

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References

  1. "Homer Folks, 95, Dies in N.Y. Noted Pioneer in Social Work. Also Known for Activities in Public Health Field. Long Fought Tuberculosis". The New York Times . February 14, 1963. Retrieved 2010-08-04.
  2. "R.W. Hebberd Dead; Long in Charities". The New York Times . November 25, 1928. Retrieved 2025-01-12.
  3. "Former Commissioner of Public Charities Outlines the Benefits That Would Result From Common Central Location of All Social Agencies, Without Regard to Creed". The New York Times. April 8, 1923. Retrieved 2010-08-04.