Record #:

15329

Author(s):

Hicklin, J. B.

Abstract:

Eliada Orphanage, located in Asheville, opened its doors in 1922. During the first fifteen years of operation, Eliada Orphanage housed thousands of homeless kids. Dr. Lucius B. Compton founded the orphanage as well as the Faith Cottage, a reform school for troubled girls.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 5 Issue 23, Nov 1937, p5, 24, il

Subject(s):

Orphanages--Asheville; Eliada Orphanage (Asheville)