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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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  • Subject: Society of Friends X
  • Subject: Church work with the poor -- Society of Friends X
  • Names: Jeanes, Samuel, d.1894 X
  • Names: Parrish, Edward, 1822-1872 X