| DACS Field Name | Value |
|---|---|
| 2.1: Reference Code: | us-gaua-10-02 |
| 2.2: Repository Location : | Reese Library Special Collections, Augusta State University 2500 Walton Way, Augusta GA. 30904-2200 |
| 2.3: Title: | Shiloh Orphanage Papers |
| 2.4: Date: | 1917-1991 |
| 2.5: Extent: | 9 linear feet (12 boxes) |
| 2.6: Creator: | Shiloh Orphanage |
| 3.1: Scope and Content: | This material contains meeting minutes, receipts, invoices, correspondence, and resident’s records |
| 2.7: Administrative / Biographical History: | Shiloh Orphanage was run from 1905 to 1970 as a residence primarily for African-American children who had been orphaned, abandoned or placed in temporary custody. After it closed in 1970 it reopened in 1977 as the Shiloh Comprehensive Community Center, providing a space to serve the needs of the community youth. Material was donated to Special Collections, Reese Library by Mrs. Ruth B. Crawford. Inventory was written by Temilola Sobomehin |
| 4.1: Access: | Box 11 is restricted. Requests to use this material must be made in writing and indicate the researchers interest in the material. Approval will be given by the librarian or his designate and the request will be kept on file. A list of the residents has been made. Those wishing to do genealogical research should first ask if their ancestor is included in this list. |
| 4.5: Language and Scripts of the Materials: | English |
| Inventory: |
Box 1 Record Book (Thin Red) – Shiloh Comprehensive Community Center Board of Directors Meeting Minutes– July 29, 1980 – May 14, 1991 Record Book (Thin Blue) – Record of donations for 1966 Record Book (Thin Green) – Shiloh Comprehensive Community Center Group of Concerned Citizens / Board of Directors Meeting Minutes – August 13, 1977 – July 15, 1980 Record Book (Thin Green) – Donations and Donor Addresses, Partial Record of Expenses for 1966 Record Book (Thin Green) – The Good Samaritan Baptist Church Senior Choir Meeting Minutes and Financial Records – September 5, 1957 – November 20, 1958 Record Book (Medium Green) – The Good Samaritan Baptist Church Senior Choir Meeting Minutes and Financial Records – May 21, 1964 – December 8, 1965 Record Book (Medium Green) – The Good Samaritan Baptist Church Senior Choir Meeting Minutes and Financial Records – January 16, 1966 – February 24, 1968 Record Book (Medium Green) – The Good Samaritan Baptist Church Senior Choir Meeting Minutes and Financial Records – January 17, 1968 – November 5, 1969 Record Book (Thick Green) – The Good Samaritan Baptist Church Roll Book – Various Years 1950 – 77 Box 2 Rent Receipt Book (Small Black) Check Sub Record Books
Unused Receipt Book (1930’s) Box 3 Directory of Children’s Homes in the Southeast– Compiled by The Duke Endowment with the assistance of the Southeastern Group Child Care Association, 9–72 Folder 1 – Department of Education / Department of Health, Education, and Welfare Records and Correspondence Folder 2 – Department of Public Welfare / State Department of Family and Children Services Records and Correspondence Folder 3 – Rich Plan and Castleberry Food Company Agreements Folder 4 – Federal Tax Forms, US Department of Treasury Forms Folder 5 – Documents and Records related to Shiloh Property Folder 19 – Georgia State Department of Education, Division of Food Distribution – Allocation Forms and Records Box 4 Book – Modern Home Counselor, Copyright 1946 The Southern Publishing Association, Property of Claudia Lester December 1951 Brown Box Folder 6 – Random Records, Letters, Etc. Box 5 Folder 7 – Shiloh Home / Orphanage Monthly and Annual Reports / Meeting Minutes 1930’s – 1960’s Folder 8 – Historical Property Information, News Articles, Written History of Shiloh Orphanage Folder 9 – Wills Folder 10 – Photographs Folder 11 – Miscellaneous Church Programs and Materials Voice of Prophecy World Wide Correspondence Course Book 1946 Box 6 Folder 12 – Income, Disbursements, and Financial Records 1930’s Folder 13 – Income, Disbursements, and Financial Records 1940’s Folder 14 – Income, Disbursements, and Financial Records 1950’s Folder 15 – Income, Disbursements, and Financial Records 1960’s Continuation of Folder 15 – Income, Disbursements, Receipts, and Financial Records December 1966 – May 1967 July 1967 – December 1967 Box 7 Continuation of Folder 15– Income, Disbursements, Receipts, and Financial Records January 1968 – June 1968 July 1968 – December 1968 January 1969 – June 1969 August 1969 – December 1969 Box 8 Folder 16 – Income, Disbursements, and Financial Records 1970’s Continuation of Folder 16 – Income, Disbursements, Receipts, and Financial Records January 1970 – June 1970 July 1970 – December 1970 January 1971 – June 1971 July 1971 – December 1971 Box 9 Continuation of Folder 16– Income, Disbursements, Receipts, and Financial Records January 1972 – June 1972 July 1972 – December 1972 January 1973 – December 1973 January 1974 – December 1974 Box 10 Folder 17 – Letters of Varying Correspondence Folder 18 – Letters of Correspondence from Shiloh Box 11 — restricted use Shiloh Orphanage Resident Records Resident Name ––– Year Admitted to Shiloh Orphanage <Information Controlled to protect privacy – Ask the Librarian> Written Records with multiple Shiloh residents mentioned Foster Care Invoices and Vouchers Box 12 Georgia Railroad Bank & Trust Bank Statements, Returned Check, Deposit Slips |