Ludwick Institute, originally the Philadelphia Society for the Free Instruction of Indigent Boys, was an educational organization in Philadelphia that established public school for economically disadvantaged children.[1] Established in 1799 for boys, it was chartered in 1801 by the Philadelphia Society for the Establishment and Support of Charity Schools.[2] It became co-educational in 1811.[3] In 1872 it was named for its benefactor, Christopher Ludwick. It ceased operations in 1890 with the advent of public schools in Philadelphia but continued to sponsor lectures.[2]
Further reading
edit- The Ludwick Institute, 1799-1947; With a Biographical Sketch of Christopher Ludwick Ludwick Institute, Philadelphia (1947) edited by Ruth Douglas Keener
- The Constitution of the Philadelphia Society for the Establishment and Support of Charity Schools Ludwick Institute, Philadelphia (1840)
References
edit- ^ Cubberley, Ellwood P. (October 28, 1922). "A Brief History of Education: A History of the Practice and Progress and Organization of Education". Houghton Mifflin – via Google Books.
- ^ a b "Ludwick Institute records 1801-1973". discover.hsp.org.
- ^ "Collection: William Morris Maier papers | Archives & Manuscripts". archives.tricolib.brynmawr.edu.
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