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ONLINE VERSION VOLUME 106 - NUMBER 6 - JULY 1997
 
Financial Assistance For Families of Deceased Employees
 
The John Edgar Thomson Foundation, established in 1882 and endowed by the will of Mr. Thomson, third President of the Pennsylvania Railroad, offers limited financial aid to daughters of deceased fathers. While Mr. Thomson died childless, his affection for his adopted niece motivated his concern for the education and maintenance of female orphans.

The father must have been in the active employ of any railroad in the United States at the time of death, although the cause need not be work-related. Whatever grant is awarded usually serves to benefit all members of the family.

The monthly allowance made under the grant may cover the period from infancy to age 18; under certain circumstances to age 22, to assist grantees who are pursuing higher educational goals. The Foundation also offers special health care benefits.

Funding for the work of the Foundation is completely independent of any railroad. It neither solicits nor receives funds from the public. Further information and applications may be obtained by writing to:

Sheila Cohen, Director
The John Edgar Thomson Foundation
201 S. Eighteenth Street
Suite 318
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103

(215) 545-6083
(215) 545-6083 (Fax)
1-800-484-5249-6083

 
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