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| ⚫ | '''Howard Association''', a benevolent organization, was formed in [[Norfolk, Virginia]] during the [[Yellow Fever| |
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| ⚫ | '''Howard Association''', a benevolent organization, was formed in [[Norfolk, Virginia]] during the [[Yellow Fever|1856 Yellow Fever Epidemic]] which killed 1 in 3 residents of Norfolk and sister city [[Portsmouth, Virginia|Portsmouth]] in [[Hampton Roads]]. Contributions were used to set up a [[hospital]] and an [[orphanage]], to feed the hungry and to bury the dead. It was named after a British [[philanthropist]] and prison reformer, [[John Howard (prison reformer)|John Howard]]. |
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It has long been known that the 1855 Yellow Fever epidemic had begun when infected persons arrived aboard a ship. Hampton Roads' plight drew assistance in the form of funds, supplies, and medical personnel from many other cities and communities, especially those located along the [[Atlantic Ocean|Atlantic]] and [[Gulf of Mexico|Gulf Coast]] areas of the [[United States]]. |
It has long been known that the 1855 Yellow Fever epidemic had begun when infected persons arrived aboard a ship. Hampton Roads' plight drew assistance in the form of funds, supplies, and medical personnel from many other cities and communities, especially those located along the [[Atlantic Ocean|Atlantic]] and [[Gulf of Mexico|Gulf Coast]] areas of the [[United States]]. |
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Money remaining in the Howard Association's coffers has continued to be used for medical relief in the 150 years since, primarily in southeastern Virginia. The Howard Association resources were merged with those of the [[Norfolk Foundation]], another longstanding benevolent group, in 1986. |
Money remaining in the Howard Association's coffers has continued to be used for medical relief in the 150 years since, primarily in southeastern Virginia. The Howard Association resources were merged with those of the [[Norfolk Foundation]], another longstanding benevolent group, in 1986. |
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==2005 news== |
==2005 news== |
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Among significant sources of contributions and volunteers for Norfolk in 1855 were the gulf coast areas of [[Alabama]], [[Mississippi]], and [[Louisiana]]. |
Among significant sources of contributions and volunteers for Norfolk in 1855 were the gulf coast areas of [[Alabama]], [[Mississippi]], and [[Louisiana]]. An 1856 Howard Association report read, in part: |
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<blockquote>Nor can we find words to express our thanks to the city of [[New Orleans]], for the noble and generous manner in which she responded to our call for help. No sooner had our appeal gone forth, than skillful physicians and experienced nurses rushed to our aid. Being the first to volunteer assistance, they were among the last to leave.</blockquote> |
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On September 14, 2005, even as [[Hurricane Ophelia]] was approaching and threatened [[Hampton Roads]], the Norfolk Foundation sent a check for $50,000 to the Greater Baton Rouge Area Foundation in Louisiana to help with disaster relief efforts in the [[Hurricane Katrina]] recovery. A ''Virginian-Pilot'' newspaper story noted that this was, in a symbolic (and practical sense), a partial repayment of a 150-year |
On September 14, 2005, even as [[Hurricane Ophelia (2005)|Hurricane Ophelia]] was approaching and threatened [[Hampton Roads]], the Norfolk Foundation sent a check for $50,000 to the Greater Baton Rouge Area Foundation in Louisiana to help with disaster relief efforts in the [[Hurricane Katrina]] recovery. A ''Virginian-Pilot'' newspaper story noted that this was, in a symbolic (and practical sense), a partial repayment of a 150-year-old act of kindness from the Gulf States. |
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==Sources== |
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*[http://home.hamptonroads.com/stories/story.cfm?story=88346&ran=240842 Interactive Internet article on the 1855 Yellow Fever Epidemic from Pilot Online, Hampton Roads] |
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20051215091630/http://home.hamptonroads.com/stories/story.cfm?story=88346&ran=240842 Interactive Internet article on the 1855 Yellow Fever Epidemic from Pilot Online, Hampton Roads] |
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*[http://home.hamptonroads.com/stories/story.cfm?story=92288&ran=99140 News story from ''Virginian-Pilot'' newspaper] |
*[http://home.hamptonroads.com/stories/story.cfm?story=92288&ran=99140 News story from ''Virginian-Pilot'' newspaper]{{Dead link|date=January 2020 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} |
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[[Category:Organizations based in Norfolk, Virginia]] |
[[Category:Organizations based in Norfolk, Virginia]] |
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Howard Association, a benevolent organization, was formed in Norfolk, Virginia during the 1856 Yellow Fever Epidemic which killed 1 in 3 residents of Norfolk and sister city Portsmouth in Hampton Roads. Contributions were used to set up a hospital and an orphanage, to feed the hungry and to bury the dead. It was named after a British philanthropist and prison reformer, John Howard.
It has long been known that the 1855 Yellow Fever epidemic had begun when infected persons arrived aboard a ship. Hampton Roads' plight drew assistance in the form of funds, supplies, and medical personnel from many other cities and communities, especially those located along the Atlantic and Gulf Coast areas of the United States.
Money remaining in the Howard Association's coffers has continued to be used for medical relief in the 150 years since, primarily in southeastern Virginia. The Howard Association resources were merged with those of the Norfolk Foundation, another longstanding benevolent group, in 1986.
2005 news
[edit]Among significant sources of contributions and volunteers for Norfolk in 1855 were the gulf coast areas of Alabama, Mississippi, and Louisiana. An 1856 Howard Association report read, in part:
Nor can we find words to express our thanks to the city of New Orleans, for the noble and generous manner in which she responded to our call for help. No sooner had our appeal gone forth, than skillful physicians and experienced nurses rushed to our aid. Being the first to volunteer assistance, they were among the last to leave.
On September 14, 2005, even as Hurricane Ophelia was approaching and threatened Hampton Roads, the Norfolk Foundation sent a check for $50,000 to the Greater Baton Rouge Area Foundation in Louisiana to help with disaster relief efforts in the Hurricane Katrina recovery. A Virginian-Pilot newspaper story noted that this was, in a symbolic (and practical sense), a partial repayment of a 150-year-old act of kindness from the Gulf States.