The evolution of women's benevolence work in nineteenth century Charleston, SC: A case study
by McNamara, Vanessa, M.A., COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON, 2007, 89 pages; 1447134

Abstract:

Elite southern women in the nineteenth century conducted benevolent works for a variety of reasons. As the century wore on their benevolent works evolved. Women in the Antebellum Era conducted benevolent works aiding the deserving poor primarily to fulfill social and moral obligations. During the Civil War they worked to provide clothing and provisions to soldiers and to support the cause. After the Civil War they worked to preserve the memory of the dead and the Lost Cause. Through all of these changes in their work, the women themselves changed. With each time period they became more public. Through all of these changes the running theme of women working within their private sphere as nurturers and care givers remained true.

 
AdviserEdmund L. Drago
SchoolCOLLEGE OF CHARLESTON
SourceMAI/ 46-03, p. , Jan 2008
Source TypeThesis
SubjectsAmerican history; Women's studies
Publication Number1447134
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