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Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-12

The image is a document containing text about "Agencies Promoting Assimilation of the Negro" under the title "The Starr Centre Association, Philadelphia, Pa." It is presented on a gray background, divided into two typed sections: one on the left and one on the right.

1. Left Section:

   • Describes the history and context of the Starr Centre Association and its "Neighborhood House" located at 725-727-729 Lombard Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
   • Explains the association's origins, starting from a library initiative in 1884 on St. Mary's Street and its eventual growth. By February 1904, it had expanded operations to 725-727 Lombard Street and added the store at 729 Lombard Street.

2. Right Section:

   • Covers "Character of Work" which includes activities such as libraries, lectures, clubs for children, outdoor work, penny lunches, milk distribution, and cooperation with philanthropic organizations.
   • Lists statistics, such as the number of residents (men, 0; women, 9), workers, enrollment data for classes, and the estimated number of individuals served (including percentages by race—White, 10%; Colored, 90%).

The document seems to serve as an outline for the purpose, operations, and impact of the Starr Centre Association during this period, with a focus on community service and racial demographics.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-12

The image is a scanned document consisting of two typed sections mounted on a gray presentation board. The header at the top of the board reads "Agencies Promoting Assimilation of the Negro" followed by "The Starr Centre Association, Philadelphia, Pa."

The left section of the document contains text related to "THE STARR CENTRE ASSOCIATION UNDERGROUND HOUSE" located at "725-727-729 Lombard Street, Philadelphia, Penn." It describes the history of the small library that started in 1894 at 614 St. Mary's Street, which over 25 years has evolved into the Starr Centre Association, including a recent move in February 1904 to its current quarters at the listed address.

The right section of the document is divided into "CHARACTER OF WORK" and "STATISTICS." The "CHARACTER OF WORK" lists various activities and services provided, such as a library, lectures, clubs for children, savings clubs, cooperative coal clubs, penny lunch, school children’s aid, sterilized milk, and cooperation with charity organizations.

The "STATISTICS" section provides numerical data about the number of residents, workers, enrollment of people in classes and organizations, and an estimate of people served by the association, broken down into percentages by ethnicity (e.g., "Colored 30%," "Irish 50%," "American 15%," and "German 5%"). The figures include numbers of students, residents, and workers involved in the association’s activities.

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-19

The image appears to be a document titled "Agencies Promoting Assimilation of the Negro" and it contains information about The Starr Centre Association, an organization located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The document provides details about the history and activities of the organization, including its founding in 1884 and its work in providing various services to the local community. The document also includes some statistical information about the organization's operations and the populations it serves.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-19

This image shows historical documentation about The Starr Centre Association in Philadelphia, PA. The document appears to be a report or information sheet detailing the organization's work and statistics. It describes how in 1894, a small library was started on St. Mary's Street, which grew over twenty-two years into the Starr Centre Association. The document lists their address as 725-727-729 Lombard Street in Philadelphia.

The document includes information about their activities, which included:

• Library and lectures
• Clubs for children
• Sewing work
• Study centers
• Recreation work
• Work with school children
• Kindergarten
• Cooperation with charity organizing efforts

The statistics section shows some numbers related to their work, including:

• Number of residents
• Number of workers
• Total involvement of clubs and classes
• Estimated number of people served
• Those reached by settlement work (approximately 3,000)

The document appears to be from a larger collection or report about "Agencies Promoting Assimilation of the Negro" as indicated in the header.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-11

The image presents a scanned document from the Starr Centre Association, Philadelphia, PA, featuring two typed pages on a gray background. The title "Agencies Promoting Assimilation of the Negro" is displayed at the top, with the organization's name below it.

Page 1:

• Left Page:
  • The page is divided into two sections.
  • The left section contains a letterhead with the organization's name and address.
  • The right section includes a paragraph of text that is partially illegible due to a tear in the paper.
• Right Page:
  • The page is divided into two sections.
  • The top section lists various statistics related to the organization, including the number of residents, workers, and total expenditure.
  • The bottom section provides additional information about the organization, including its mission and goals.

Key Points:

• The document appears to be a report or newsletter from the Starr Centre Association.
• The organization's mission and goals are focused on promoting the assimilation of African Americans into mainstream society.
• The document provides statistics on the organization's activities and services, including the number of residents, workers, and total expenditure.
• The document also includes a paragraph of text that is partially illegible due to a tear in the paper.

Summary:

The image presents a scanned document from the Starr Centre Association, Philadelphia, PA, featuring two typed pages on a gray background. The document appears to be a report or newsletter from the organization, which is focused on promoting the assimilation of African Americans into mainstream society. The document provides statistics on the organization's activities and services, including the number of residents, workers, and total expenditure. Overall, the document provides valuable information about the organization's mission, goals, and activities.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-11

The image is a scanned document with the title "Agencies Promoting Assimilation of the Negro" at the top. The document appears to be a page from an old book or report, featuring two typed sections on a beige background.

Title and Header
The title is centered at the top of the page, followed by a header that reads "The Starr Centre Association, Philadelphia, Pa." in smaller text.

Left Section
The left section contains a typed paragraph describing the Starr Centre Association, including its location, founding year, and services offered. The text is difficult to read due to the poor quality of the scan.

Right Section
The right section features a typed table with two columns, although the column headers are not visible. The table appears to provide statistics about the association's work, including the number of residents, workers, and children served. Again, the text is challenging to decipher due to the scan quality.

Overall
The document provides information about the Starr Centre Association, its history, and its activities. However, the poor scan quality makes it difficult to read the text accurately.

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-06-06

The image is of a document that is titled "Agencies Promoting Assimilation of the Negro." The document is from the Starr Centre Association, located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The document has two columns of text, with the left column having a title "The Starr Centre Association" and the right column having a title "Character of Work." The document also has a date of 1943 at the top of the page. The document appears to be a report or an article about the Starr Centre Association and its activities.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-06-06

The image depicts a document with a black border, titled "Agencies Promoting Assimilation of the Negro." It is divided into two sections, with the left section containing text and the right section containing statistics. The left section provides a brief history of the Starr Centre Association, which was established in 1884 as a small library and has since grown to include various programs and services for the community. The right section provides statistics on the demographics of the community, including the number of residents, workers, and classes offered. The document appears to be a promotional piece for the Starr Centre Association, highlighting its role in promoting assimilation and providing services to the community.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-06-02

Here is a description of the image:

Overall:
The image is a scan of a document. It's likely a historical record, report, or informational sheet about an organization. The layout suggests it's been typed or written on a typewriter and has been aged.

Content & Organization:
The text is divided into several sections:

• Header: "Agencies Promoting Assimilation of the Negro" and "The Starr Centre Association, Philadelphia, Pa." This suggests the document is connected to a historical context that involves social services, community development, or educational initiatives.
• Description of the organization The Starr Centre Association, a "Neighborhood House". It provides the address and a brief history of the organization including the date it was founded and its purpose.
• Character of Work: The document provides a description of services, including a library, lectures, clubs, a savings center, co-operative coal club, lunches, milk and more.
• Statistics: The document provides data that includes the number of residents, the number of workers, the total enrolment of clubs and classes, the estimated number of people served, and an estimated percentage of the main nationalities represented by the organization.

Typography & Style:

• The text appears to be typed, likely on a typewriter, judging from the even spacing and consistent font.
• There is an intentional separation between the sections.

Overall Impression
The image gives the impression of a document related to social work or community services. It would have been produced in the early to mid-20th century. The inclusion of statistics and character of work indicates this may have been a part of a report or a pamphlet to promote services.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-06-02

Here is a description of the image:

The image is a scanned document titled "Agencies Promoting Assimilation of the Negro" with a subheading "The Starr Centre Association, Philadelphia, Pa." It is divided into two main sections.

The left side contains information about "THE STARR CENTRE ASSOCIATION," described as a "NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE" located at 735-737-729 Lombard Street, Philadelphia, Penn. The text details its origins as a small library started in 1884 on Old St. Mary's Street, expanding over 22 years to become the Starr Centre Association. It mentions that the building at the corner of Seventh and Lombard Streets became too small, leading to the purchase and move into current quarters at 735-737 Lombard Street in February 1904. A store at 729 Lombard Street was added during the last year.

The right side is divided into two parts labeled "CHARACTER OF WORK" and "STATISTICS." The "CHARACTER OF WORK" section lists activities such as a library, lectures, clubs for children, outdoor work, stamp savings centers, a cooperative coal club, penny lunches for school children, sales of pasteurized milk, kindergarten, and cooperation with a society for organizing charity.

The "STATISTICS" section provides numerical data:

• Number of residents: 0 men, 0 women
• Number of workers exclusive of the residents: 12
• Total enrollment of clubs and classes (men and women): 500
• Estimated number of people (men, women, and children) reached in any way by the settlement: 2,000
• Estimated percentage of the principal nationalities represented by the constituency: Colored 30%, Irish 30%, American 20%, and German 20%.

There are some handwritten notes on the image, including "G. So. 27. 85-15-F" on the top right corner.

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-06-05

The image is a historical document titled "Agencies Promoting Assimilation of the Negro," specifically focusing on The Starr Centre Association in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The document provides information about the organization's history, facilities, and demographics.

The Starr Centre Association

Address:
728-730 Lombard Street, Philadelphia, Pa.

History:

• In 1904, a small library was started at 616 St. Mary's Street.
• Over twenty-one years of steady growth, the work expanded into the present Starr Centre Association, which now encompasses much more than just the original library.
• The building at the corner of Seventh and Lombard Streets, serving the needs of the association, was bought in February 1904.
• The property at 728-730 Lombard Street was acquired during the last year, including the store at 728 Lombard Street.

Character of Work:

• Library, reading room, clubs for children of various ages.
• Weekly classes for young women, sewing classes, preparatory and elocution, music lessons in school, children's clubs, kindergarten, cooperation with society for providing charity, etc.

Statistics:

• Number of residents:
  • Men: 0
  • Women: 0
• Number of workers (volunteers or residents): 12
• Total enrollment of clubs and classes, including organizations of men and women: 550
• Estimated number of people (men, women, and children) including those in various organizations reached in any way by the settlement: 5,000
• Nationalities represented by the principal nationalities: American
• Colored: 500

Names of Heads:

• Miss I. Tyler
• Miss H.R. White
• Mrs. Mary White Ovington
• Miss E.H. Gilman

This document provides a snapshot of the Starr Centre Association's activities and impact in the early 20th century, highlighting its role in community development and education within the African American community in Philadelphia.

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