EDWARD GIDEON MEMORIAL PRIZE FUND

Created: 1933

“Income to be used annually as a prize to that member of the graduating class of the Philadelphia Normal School who has done the most distinguished work in the field of social science.” In view of the Philadelphia Normal School having been abolished, the donors of the fund have requested that the income be used in the purchase of books, related to teaching, to be added to “The Edward Gideon Memorial Book Shelf” in the library for Teachers.

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JOSEPH WRIGHT FUND

Created: 1947

By Decree of the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County, dated June 26, 1946, Wright’s Industrial and Beneficial Institute of Frankford was dissolved, and

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JAMES WINDRIM SCHOLARSHIP FUND

Created: 1921

The income is to be used to assist graduates of Girard College who desire to continue studies in school, college, or university who are considered

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J. WILLIAM WHITE FUND

Created: 1925

Income may be used to purchase artificial limbs, braces, orthopedic shoes, and any and all like devices for former patients of Philadelphia Nursing Home (successor

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