Board of Administration: American Home-Finding Association Application Register, July 1897-April 11, 1902 | Illinois State Archives

Scope and Contents: Register of applications for child placement includes date of application; name, age, and address for child; applicant's age and sex preference in child; applicant's church affiliation; husband's or applicant's occupation; whether or not applicant owns home; name of nearest railroad depot; whether or not applicant will assume transportation costs; name of individual to whom child will be sent; and whether or not placement recommended. If child was placed, register contains dated remarks on child's adjustment to home.