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Original Signed Letter – Evangeline Booth, Salvation Army (c. early 1900s)
Up for sale is an original, typed letter hand-signed by Evangeline Booth, the legendary leader of The Salvation Army and daughter of the organization's founder, William Booth.
This document is a formal fundraising appeal for the "Emma Booth Tucker Colony Memorial Fund." It offers a fascinating look at early 20th-century Salvation Army social initiatives, specifically the "Farm Colony" movement—an ambitious project intended to relocate the urban poor to rural agricultural communities.
The letter features:
Hand-signed signature by Evangeline Booth.
Historical Content: A detailed breakdown of the proposed $50,000 fundraising goal and the philanthropic mission to provide land and work for the "landless man."
Unique Statistical Side-Bar: The letter includes an incredibly detailed printed list of Salvation Army accomplishments in the United States, documenting everything from the number of "Rescue Homes for Fallen Girls" to the amount of "Christmas Dinners" provided.
The document is in excellent vintage condition, exhibiting the crisp, formal typography of the era. It provides a rare, primary-source glimpse into the organizational history of one of the world's most enduring charitable institutions.
