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ASILE INDIGENTS [2 records]
Record 1 - external organization data 2021-03-18
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Compartment – Nomenclature 4.0
- Museums and Heritage (General)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- almshouse
1, record 1, English, almshouse
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
almshouse: an item in the "Structures" class of the "Built Environment Objects" category. 2, record 1, English, - almshouse
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
- Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- asile d'indigents
1, record 1, French, asile%20d%27indigents
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
asile d'indigents : objet de la classe «Constructions» de la catégorie «Éléments du bâtiment». 2, record 1, French, - asile%20d%27indigents
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2019-03-27
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Urban Housing
- Social Problems
- Social Services and Social Work
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- almshouse
1, record 2, English, almshouse
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Originally: a house for the accommodation or support of the poor or needy ... 2, record 2, English, - almshouse
Record 2, Key term(s)
- alms-house
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Habitation et logement (Urbanisme)
- Problèmes sociaux
- Services sociaux et travail social
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- asile d'indigents
1, record 2, French, asile%20d%27indigents
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- hospice 2, record 2, French, hospice
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Lieu où les vieillards malades et démunis sont recueillis. 3, record 2, French, - asile%20d%27indigents
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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