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Finding Aid for the Papers of the Midnight Mission and of Tom and Mary Liddecoat, 1911-1985
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Description
The Papers of the Midnight Mission and of Tom and Mary Liddecoat are a collection of papers and memorabilia gathered by friends
and associates from Miss Mary Liddecoat. They represent two generations of her family's involvement in charitable organizations.
Included are biographical and genealogical materials, papers relating to the founding and maintenance of the Midnight Mission
by Tom Liddecoat, papers relating to the Gospel Foundation of America, founded by Albert Johson and managed by Mary Liddecoat,
and materials relating to the development of Walnut Creek from properties managed by Miss Liddecoat.
Background
Thomas Liddecoat (1874-1942) owned a lucrative packing firm in turn of the century Los Angeles. In 1914, he turned away from
this business and began a mission to help the poor and the homeless on LA's streets. This became the Midnight Mission. Liddicoat
and his daughter Mary ran the Mission until shortly before his death.
Extent
2 boxes
(3 linear feet)
Restrictions
Publication Rights
Copyright has not been assigned to the California Social Welfare Archives. All requests for permission to publish or quote
from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the appropriate agency or person.
Availability
Access
Collection is open for research.