Harriet E. Bishop
This file appears in: Old Protestant Home
The "Home for the Friendless" as it was first called, was founded in 1867 to provide shelter for destitute women and children. A group of twelve women - including pioneer teacher Harriet Bishop - from various local churches, formed a sewing group to raise money to provide services.
Painter: Andrew Falkenshield, oil on canvas
Date: Approximately 1880
Image courtesy of Minnesota Historical Society
This file appears in: Old Protestant Home
Old Protestant Home
The “Home for the Friendless” as it was first called, was founded in 1867 to provide shelter for destitute women and children. A group of twelve women - including pioneer teacher Harriet Bishop - from various local churches, formed a sewing group to…