While Elgin
can certainly point to a group of people who imbued the entrepreneurial spirit,
they were certainly not without their humanitarian qualities. Throughout
Elgin's history, many people stepped up to assist in the care of others in need,
which is evident by their many hospitals, children's homes and mental
facilities. These altruistic individuals gave of themselves, either
through their financial support or through their hard work. The next
several pages will serve as a testimony to them and the institutions they helped
to create.
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