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Mittie Morris | |
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| Born | 1874 Missouri, U.S. |
| Died | July 11, 1953 (aged 78–79) |
Resting place | Valhalla Memorial Park Cemetery |
Mittie I. Morris (1874 – July 11, 1953) was a social reformer, known as "Mother Morris". She was the founder of the Faith Home Rescue Mission.
Biography
[edit]Mittie I. Morris was born in 1874 in Missouri.[1][2] In 1922, she moved to California. In 1924, she founded the Faith Home Rescue Mission. She was known as "Mother Morris" on Skid Row, Los Angeles.[2]
She died on July 11, 1953, aged 78, at her home. She was buried at the Valhalla Memorial Park Cemetery in North Hollywood.[2]
References
[edit]- ↑ Culbertson, Judi; Randall, Tom (1989). Permanent Californians: An Illustrated Guide to the Cemeteries of California. Chelsea Green Publishing Company. p. 195. ISBN 978-0-930031-21-3. Retrieved 2 November 2024.
- 1 2 3 "Last Rites Set for Mrs. Morris, Mission Founder". Los Angeles Times. 1953-07-14. p. 4. Retrieved 2024-11-08 – via Newspapers.com.
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