Teachers of Orphans in the Cracow Charitable Association Society in the years 1817–1912

Abstract

Th e aim of the article was to show the work of teachers in the daily school and trade school of the Cracow Charity Association in the years 1817–1912. Orphans residing in the Association were given the opportunity to acquire basic knowledge and basic skills that could help them find employment after leaving the place. The School Commission, established in 1874, supported the teachers and controlled their work. In 1912, the school was closed and the orphans attended city schools in Cracow. The teacher’s task was to organize and help children learn and exercise, as well as to provide childcare together with the Sisters of Mercy.

Keywords

• krakowskie towarzystwo dobroczynności, galicja, opieka, sieroty, dobroczynność