Title: Mary Josephine Hooker Memorial School and Orphanage, Mexico City
Description: The Mary Josephine Hooker Memorial School and Orphanage was connected with the Mexican Episcopal Church. Mrs. Hooker, the widow of the Rev. Herman Hooker of Philadelphia, went to Mexico in 1875 to provide for destitute children, and to educate teachers for the Church schools using her own money and contributions from friends in the United States. She maintained this institution until her death in 1893.
Subjects: Orphanages, Missions, Episcopal Church
Places: Mexico