Forty-Three Years Ago

Forty-Three Years Ago: Or The Early Days Of The State Charities Aid Association 1872-1915 is a historical book written by Louisa Lee Schuyler and published in 1915. The book provides a detailed account of the early days of the State Charities Aid Association a non-profit organization founded in 1872 to improve the conditions of charitable institutions in the state of New York. The author Louisa Lee Schuyler was a prominent philanthropist and social reformer who played a key role in the establishment and development of the organization. She provides a first-hand account of the challenges and achievements of the association during its early years including its efforts to improve the conditions of prisons hospitals and other institutions. The book also sheds light on the social and political context of the time including the role of women in social reform movements and the impact of the Progressive Era on charitable organizations. Overall Forty-Three Years Ago: Or The Early Days Of The State Charities Aid Association 1872-1915 is a valuable historical resource for anyone interested in the history of social reform and philanthropy in the United States.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting preserving and promoting the world's literature in affordable high quality modern editions that are true to their original work.