Campbell's Soup - Mmm Mmm Good!

January is National Soup Month. No one knows this better than Pat Parker. Pat is sharing her collection of Campbell's Soup advertising and gift items with us by placing them in our lobby exhibit. Her interest in Campbell's began in the late 1950s when she first saw memorabilia collected by her sister-in-law, Carleen. Carleen worked at the Campbell's manufacturing plant in Tecumseh, Nebraska and had the opportunity to collect many pieces.

Pat didn't start collecting Campbell's items until 1980 when she moved to Colby from Stratton, Nebraska. She has acquired items from retail stores, thrift shops, garage sales, and gifts from friends. Pat's collection has grown to include hundreds of items.

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The company was started in 1869 by Joseph Campbell. The iconic Campbell's Soup Kids first appeared in advertising in 1905.


There is also another connection with Campbell's Soup in Colby -- Richard Bird.