Memorial Service for Lillian D. Wald Memorial service in honor of Lillian D. Wald (March 10, 1867 – September 1, 1940), founder of the Henry Street Settlement and the Visiting Nurse Service of New York. Telegrams from President Franklin D. Roosevelt and Governor Herbert H. Lehman were read by George W. Alger, chairman of the board of directors of the Henry Street Settlement. tribute meeting 1940-12-01T17:30:00