Biddle, William C.
Person
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Margaret Bacon collection
Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-1312
Abstract
This collection contains the papers and writings of Margaret Hope Bacon, a 20th century Quaker writer and historian. It includes research compiled on Edward Townsend, William Biddle, and Lucretia Mott, and also includes collections of poems and biographical writings.
Dates:
1933-2010
Central Soup Society
Collection
Identifier: SFHL-RG4-100
Abstract
The Central Soup Society of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, was incorporated on March 6, 1861, with the charitable purpose of distributing soup and other food to the poor and needy during the inclement seasons. The organization was founded by Hicksite Quakers and continued to serve the people of Philadelphia throughout the 20th century. It survives at the turn of the 21st century as a foundation. Records of the Central Soup Society; includes financial records, minutes, and miscellaneous...
Dates:
1860-1968
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- Charities -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia 1
- Church work with the poor -- Society of Friends 1
- Food relief -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia 1
- Mott, Lucretia, 1793-1880 1
- Nonprofit organizations -- Pennsylvania 1
- Philadelphia (Pa.) -- Poor -- Services for 1
- Poetry -- Women authors -- 19th century 1
- Poor -- Services for -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia 1
- Prison reformers 1
- Quaker prison reformers 1
- Quakers -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia 1
- Quakers -- Poor -- Services for 1
- Society of Friends -- Charities 1
- Soup kitchens -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia 1
- Women social reformers 1 + ∧ less
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