The Other Drexel: Louise Drexel Morrell

...of the Blessed Sacrament. Louise Morrell donated millions of dollars to various educational, religious and charitable organizations throughout her lifetime. However, there were several institutions which received her special attention. In 1888, Elizabeth Drexel Smith established St. Francis Industrial School for Boys in Eddington. When Elizabeth died in 1890, Louise

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FAQ

...able on site. Contact CHRC for specific inquiries. Information about the various materials and subjects documented in our collections are highlighted on our blog, “From the Archives“. Q: How can I access CHRC’s collection from off-site? A: Researchers can search the online catalog for books, pamphlets, periodicals, newspapers, institutions, associations,

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Recap of “To Touch a Saint: Creating a Place for Middle School Students” Grant Program!

...dy of Ransom School, had 572 seventh and eighth grade students visit. This number does not include the teachers, principals, or priests that accompanied them. During their visit, they had an interactive and hands on learning experience, toured the facility, met our Archivists, viewed current exhibits, and saw archival collections.

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Black Catholics in Philadelphia and The Journal

...hout the United States, as well as some foreign newspapers. One of these periodicals is The Journal, a weekly Philadelphia newspaper published in 1892. The paper was created by black Catholics for the African American Catholic community. PAHRC has several issues of the paper. July 9, 1892 issue Black Catholics,

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