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Book SynopsisUncovers the history of the orphan asylum, founded in New York City in 1836 as America's first orphanage for African American children
Trade Review"This penetrating case study nicely merges and extends discussions in works such as Anne M. Boylan's The Origins of Women's Activism: New York and Boston, 1797-1840 and Gunja SenGupta's From Slavery to Poverty: The Racial Origins of Welfare in New York, 1840-1918. Scholars and general readers interested in New York history, race relations, social services, philanthropy, or interracial child rearing will benefit from this work." -Social Sciences Reviews "... a valuable contribution to the history of New York City and to studies of women reformers." -The American Historical Review "Angels of Mercy is relevant to all social workers as a reminder of the importance of cultural competency in social work practice..." -The New Social Worker "... An engaging book about the establishment of the Colored Orphan Asylum in New York City over a century and a half ago... [It] provides us a window into the condition of African Americans in the city after the abolition of slavery in New York in 1827." -The Herald "This is a well written book. It explores a side of New York that is not known to many people. It brings to life the children of minority parents and their experiences." -City Book Review
