Redpath’s Illustrated Weekly: a rare find
...is Egan and determined to make it a vehicle to support land reform in Ireland and promote Irish independence. July 15, 1882 issue of McGee's Illustrated Weekly noting the sale of the paper to Redpath. The first issue of the newly named Redpath’s McGee’s Illustrated Weekly appeared July 22, 1882.
Black Catholics in Philadelphia and The Journal
...de the following entries: Josephine Louisa, negress, born March 1773, of London and Phyllis, (Ethiopian?) slaves; baptized May 1 (1796) by Rev. L. Neale Rachel, born March 17, 1789, of Margaret Felia and Phanice, negroes, unbelievers; baptized May 2 by Rev. M. Ennis Louis, negro; aged about 6 months, born
The Story of Duffy’s Cut
...d Company, 1896 The men and women who worked at Duffy’s Cut arrived from Londonderry in the summer of 1832 on the barque John Stamp. The majority were from Donegal, while others were from Tyrone and Derry. They were met by Philip Duffy, a fellow Irishman who had emigrated to
Recap of “To Touch a Saint: Creating a Place for Middle School Students” Grant Program!
...ough a learning session in a newly equipped classroom. Following the tour and classroom session, the students identified and handled artifacts from the Archives such as a chaplain’s kit from World War I, 19th century religious candy molds, and more. It is rare that an archive or historical center would