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...reference questions that require no research, general (non-genealogical) research questions can be handled by skilled staff members for a fee of $25.00 for up to one hour. This includes the cost of up to 10 photocopies and postage. Extra charges will be applied for additional hours and/or copies. General research

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Collection Development Policy

...udy of the collections, CHRC maintains a library with both reference and research materials, including Archdiocesan and National Catholic directories, Philadelphia City directories, and encyclopedias. Secondary sources include scholarship relating to the history of Catholicism in the United States as well as social and cultural histories of the various ethnicities

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...a newspaper was not published. Click here for information about Catholic newspapers in Philadelphia. All the records are indexed and keyword searchable. The search is free; however, to view the records a subscription to Findmypast is required.    ...

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James Buchanan materials at the Archdiocesan Archives?

...y has little or nothing to do with Catholicism in America, the David Lynch Papers, nevertheless has historic value. Materials in the collection offer a glimpse into state and national politics during the antebellum period, including information relating to a significant national figure. A full finding aid for the collection

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