Richmond Soup Society (Philadelphia, Pa.) Photograph Collection
Collection ID
PC-21
Collecting Areas
Description
Collection Summary
Title
Richmond Soup Society (Philadelphia, Pa.) Photograph Collection
Dates
Circa 1910-1928
Collection ID
PC-21
Creator
Richmond Soup Society (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Quantity
0.5 linear feet (2 boxes)
Repository
Special Collections Research Center, Temple University Libraries
Language
Materials in English
Detailed Collection Information
Historical Note
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.
Description of Collection
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.
Patron Information
Catalog Record
A record for this collection is available in Temple University’s online library catalog: http://diamond.temple.edu/record=b1719781~S12
Research Access
Collection is open for research.
Collections Stored Off-Site
This collection may be housed off-site at the Library Depository, and require up to two business days to retrieve. Please review the finding aid and be prepared to identify specific materials to be retrieved. Contact the Special Collections Research Center in advance of your visit, so that materials may be relocated to the reading room for research.
Publication and Copyright Information
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.
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.
Administrative Information
Acquisition Information
Donated by Jean Seder in February 1986 as Accession 615.
Processing Information
Finding aid revised according to contemporary archival standards in July 2015 by Patrick Stalter, student worker.
Index Terms
The following headings have been used to index the description of this collection in Temple University’s electronic catalog:
Personal/Family Names:
Ketchum, Millimento W., 1858-1941
Corporate Names:
Kensington Neighborhood House (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Richmond Soup Society (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Subjects:
Social settlements -- Pennsylvania – Philadelphia
Soup kitchens -- Pennsylvania – Philadelphia
Places:
Kensington (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Philadelphia (Pa.)
Material Types:
Photographs
Inventory
1 Annual Children's Outing (Smith Memorial Playground Fairmount Park): 12 originals, 2 duplicates. Groups of children, aides and children with aides 1923, undated
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
1 Christmas Dinner to the "Old Ladies" given by Mrs. M. W. Ketchum, 3068 Frankford Avenue: 1 original, 1 duplicate 1916
1 Christmas: Distribution of Christmas Baskets (M.W. Ketchum's Store): 6 originals, 2 duplicates 1920, undated
1 Christmas: Exteriors: 3 originals, 2 duplicates 1923
2 Men's Meeting for Moral and Spiritual Uplift: 1 original, 2 duplicates undated
2 "Old Ladies" Social Hour and Dinner, Home of M. W. Ketchum, 1 original, 3 duplicates circa 1915
2 Richmond Soup Society, 2652 Ann Street, Exterior, 2 originals, 1 duplicate circa 1910
2 Soup Kitchen: 2 originals, 3 duplicates undated
2 Fourth of July/World War I/or Other Patriotic Event Parade: 1 original, 3 duplicates undated
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
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
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