Ludwick Institute

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

• 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

1. 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.
2. "Ludwick Institute records 1801-1973". discover.hsp.org.
3. "Collection: William Morris Maier papers | Archives & Manuscripts". archives.tricolib.brynmawr.edu.