Thomas Nast Anti-Irish Cartoons

...nic groups would corrupt the fabric of America. This fear of the Irish was compounded because of their Catholic faith, which faced its own opposition in the United States as expressed by Nast in his cartoons. Next blog will explore part two: Nast’s anti-Catholic cartoons.     [1] Fiona Deans

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Catholic Newspapers in Philadelphia

...Organ of the Diocese of Philadelphia” under its masthead and carries the recommendation of the Bishop. Beginning January 23, 1864, it no longer is advertised as the official organ and does not contain the recommendation of the Bishop. It may have lost diocesan support due to its pro-Fenian editorial policy.

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Packard, Butler and Partridge Lithograph Collection

...nd Philadelphia City Directories. More information can be found at: http://www.librarycompany.org/pos/posdictionary.htm Archives Archives Select Month March 2024 January 2024 November 2023 October 2023 May 2023 April 2023 March 2023 February 2023 January 2023 December 2022 September 2022 August 2022 July 2022 May 2022 March 2022 February 2022 January 2022 November

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