Influenza Pandemic and the Sisters
...eir largely anonymous actions helped save the lives of many throughout the city and keep the worst pandemic from being even more deadly. SB-10, April 7, 1917- Feb. 12, 1920, CHRC For more information on the Spanish Flu and the archdiocese's response visit our digital exhibit "The Spanish Lady in
The Bishop’s Bank
...paid. The bank continued in this way until Archbishop Ryan ordered that no more money be received. The bank lingered on until all deposits were returned. By the end of 1889 the Bishop's Bank no longer existed. Archives Archives Select Month July 2024 May 2024 April 2024 March 2024 January
1832 Cholera Outbreak in Philadelphia and Duffy’s Cut
...organized and concerted effort on the part of the medical community in the city during the early months of the outbreak. However, by August medical personnel were overwhelmed and began to seek outside help. The Committee of the Almshouse, later known as Philadelphia General Hospital, asked Bishop Kenrick if he
Patrick Coad, patentee of the galvanic battery, and interesting miscellaneous items
...two items that I felt warranted some attention: 1. A document listing the number of those in the city who died during the Yellow Fever epidemic in (possibly?) August and September 1798. The deaths are broken down by religion, church, and section of the city. (These obviously are in need