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Richmond Soup Society (Philadelphia, Pa.) Photograph Collection

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Overview and metadata sections

Call Number:
PC-21
Repository:
Temple University Libraries: Special Collections Research Center
Extent:
0.5 linear feet (2 boxes)
Language:
English
Preferred Citation:
[Description and date of item], [Box/folder number], Richmond Soup Society (Philadelphia, Pa.) Photograph Collection, PC-21, Special Collections Research Center, Temple University Libraries, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Date:
circa 1910-1928 (inclusive)
Creator:
Richmond Soup Society (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Form:
Photographs
Abstract:

The Richmond Soup Society was founded be Millimento W. Ketchum's father-in-law, Captain Andrew Ketchum, in 1872. Millimento Ketchum, known also as "Mother" Ketchum, the "Angel of Kensington," and "The Santa Claus Lady," moved the Society into her home in 1916 and founded the Kensington Neighborhood House, running the organizations until her death in 1941.

Collection includes 72 photographs, mostly mounted, depicting the distribution of clothing, food, and Christmas baskets by the organization. Many of the photographs include Mrs. Millimento W. Ketchum. Almost all photographic work was done by Dan E. Paul, 2141 N. Second Street, Philadelphia with one print attributed to Paul Menzen Studios in Philadelphia and another to Everett L. Brooks, Maces Pier, Anglesea, New Jersey.

Donated by Jean Seder in February 1986 as Accession 615.

Finding aid revised according to contemporary archival standards in July 2015 by Patrick Stalter, student worker.

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Temple University Libraries: Special Collections Research Center
Finding Aid Author
Machine-readable finding aid created by: Rajkumar Natarajan, Sky Global Services India (P) Ltd.
Finding Aid Date
2024
Access Restrictions

Collection is open for research.

Use Restrictions

The Richmond Soup Society (Philadelphia, Pa.) Photograph Collection is the physical property of the Special Collections Research Center, Temple University Libraries. Intellectual property rights, including copyright, belong to the authors or their legal heirs and assigns. Researchers are responsible for determining the identity of rights holders and obtaining their permission for publication and for other purposes where stated.

Collection Inventory

Annual Children's Outing (Smith Memorial Playground Fairmount Park): 12 originals, 2 duplicates. Groups of children, aides and children with aides, 1923, undated.
Box 1
Bundle Day: 2 originals, 4 duplicates. One photo is titled "Mrs. M. W. Ketchum's, 3024 Frankford Avenue, applying for shoes and clothing", March 11, 1915.
Box 1
Christmas Dinner to the "Old Ladies" given by Mrs. M. W. Ketchum, 3068 Frankford Avenue: 1 original, 1 duplicate, 1916.
Box 1
Christmas: Distribution of Christmas Baskets (M.W. Ketchum's Store): 6 originals, 2 duplicates, 1920, undated.
Box 1
Christmas: Exteriors: 3 originals, 2 duplicates, 1923.
Box 1
Men's Meeting for Moral and Spiritual Uplift: 1 original, 2 duplicates, undated.
Box 2
"Old Ladies" Social Hour and Dinner, Home of M. W. Ketchum, 1 original, 3 duplicates, circa 1915.
Box 2
Richmond Soup Society, 2652 Ann Street, Exterior, 2 originals, 1 duplicate, circa 1910.
Box 2
Soup Kitchen: 2 originals, 3 duplicates, undated.
Box 2
Fourth of July/World War I/or Other Patriotic Event Parade: 1 original, 3 duplicates, undated.
Box 2
Exteriors: Miscellaneous: 7 originals, 1 duplicate. 2 waiting for food, 1 individual child, 1 mother and child, 1 children's group, 1 family group, and 1 adult group on boat in harbor attributed to Everett L. Brooks, Maces Pier, Anglesea, NJ, undated.
Box 2
Interiors: Miscellaneous: 5 originals, 1 duplicate. "Bethlehem Presbyterian Home Department Social, May 3, 1928," "Applicants for the Class in Music," Boy Scouts Troop 170 attributed to Paul Menzen Studios, woman in bed with telephone, man playing violin, 1928, undated.
Box 2

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