Commissioner of Public Charities explained

The Commission of Public Charities was an organization that existed in New York City in the late 19th and early 20th century.

Commissioners

• Silas B. Croft 1896
• James Rowan O'Beirne 1897 to 1901
• John W. Keller 1901
• Homer Folks 1902 ^[1]
• James H Tully 1903
• Michael J. Drummond 1910
• William R. Stewart (New York) 1913
• John A. Kingsbury 1914 to 1917 ^[2]

Notes and References

1. News: Homer Folks, 95, Dies in N.Y. Noted Pioneer in Social Work. Also Known for Activities in Public Health Field. Long Fought Tuberculosis . . February 14, 1963 . 2010-08-04 .
2. News: Former Commissioner of Public Charities Outlines the Benefits That Would Result From Common Central Location of All Social Agencies, Without Regard to Creed . The New York Times . April 8, 1923 . 2010-08-04 .