Charles Nelson Crittenton
Overview
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philanthropist
Philanthropy
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, born in Adams
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, Jefferson County
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, New York
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He went into the drug business in New York City
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in 1861; but after 1882, when his five-year-old daughter Florence died, he devoted his time and wealth to the establishment of the Florence Crittenton Home for homeless and unfortunate girls and their infant children. In 1895 the National Florence Crittenton Mission
National Florence Crittenton Mission
The National Florence Crittenton Mission was an organization established in 1883 by Charles N. Crittenton. It attempted to reform prostitutes and unwed pregnant women through the creation of establishments where they were to live and learn skills....
was incorporated to carry on this work. Of these mission homes more than 70 were organized in Mr.