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Scope and Contents

Contents are divided by year and ordered chronologically within categories, with the exception of direct and related correspondences. These types of correspondences are ordered in the larger scheme by the date of the first letter. It should also be noted that P.D.I.M. served as Treasurer for the Western Soup Society, thus materials are primarily financial in nature.

Scope and Contents Correspondence is with P.D.I.M. on behalf of the Western Soup Society unless otherwise noted.Letter writers and recipients include: Elizabeth Blair, B. Cadbury (Haines, Jones, & Cadbury Company), Marcellus Balderston for S.E. Balderston’s Son, Joseph E. Brown (Joseph E. Brown Roofing), James Gray (Newton & Gray Company), M. Hushen (M. Hushen Heaters & Ranges), Mary M. Leeds, Edward S. Lowry, Morris & Vaux Architects, J.S.B. Nagle (Filbert Paving &...

Scope and Contents Correspondence is with P.D.I.M. on behalf of the Western Soup Society unless otherwise noted.Letter writers and recipients include: Charles P. Bancroft, L.H. Bedell, Joseph E. Brown, City of Philadelphia Department of Public Safety, Thomas W. Draper, Hoben & Doyle Sanitary Plumbers, Edward S. Lowry, James Spear Stove & Heating Company, Frank W. Taylor (Frank W. Taylor & Son Roofing).Some highlights include:“Report of the Western...

Scope and Contents Contents include: Receipts and bills. 1906 [issuers include: Charles P. Bancroft Builders Iron Workers, Thomas W. Draper, H. Eddowes & Company Plain & Artistic Book Binding, P.D.I.M., William F. Murphy’s Sons Company Stationers, The Priestly Company Printers]Girard Trust Company documents. 1906Contribution records. 1906 [includes: "Report of the Collections of the Western Soup Society for 11th month, 1906" and "Western Soup Society Collection for...

Scope and Contents Correspondence is with P.D.I.M. on behalf of the Western Soup Society unless otherwise noted.Letter writers and recipients include: Charles P. Bancroft, Elizabeth Blair, Clara M. Burton, Lucy B. Child, Mary M. Leeds, Frank W. Taylor.Some highlights include:From Elizabeth Blair. 1/25 [fire escape repairs not yet made]To Charles P. Bancroft. 1/29 [request to complete fire escape repairs]From Elizabeth Blair. 1/29 [fire...

Scope and Contents Contents include: Receipts and bills. 1907 [issuers include: S.H. Burbank Printers, John S. Lowry, Lowry’s Wharf and Coal Yard, P.D.I.M., Anna R. Normart, Frank W. Taylor & Son]Girard Trust Company documents. 1907 [including quartly statements and notices about the same]Contribution records. 1907 [contributors include: Frances B.G. Branson, John E. Carter, Hugh Foulke, Eliza Y. McAllister, Thomas McKean, George S. Pepper (estate), Beulah M. Rhoads,...

Scope and Contents Correspondence is with P.D.I.M. on behalf of the Western Soup Society unless otherwise noted.Letter writers and recipients include: The Hamilton Press, George E. Kirkpatrick for Minor City Trusts, Mary M. Leeds, Edward S. Lowry, George Vaux.Some highlights include:“Report of the Western Soup Society.” 1908Notice of the death of Elizabeth BlairTo City Trusts. 1/17 [copy of report for 1906]From George E....

Scope and Contents Contents include: Receipts and bills. 1908 [issuers include: S.F. Balderston’s Son, S.H. Burbank & Company, John A. Codori & Company Contractors, E.F. Greathead, The Hamilton Press Printers, William H. Hoskins Company Engraving, Alfred Lowry & Bro. Wholesale Grocers & Coffee Importers, Lowry Wharf & Coal Yard, Ludwig Printing House, P.D.I.M., John G. Miller Fidelity Market, Philadelphia Home Made Bread Company, Protestant Episcopal City Mission, Rhodes Sinkler...