Catholic Newspapers in Philadelphia

...lphia Roman Catholic Diocesan Newspapers are available online at findmypast.com. These include The Catholic Herald and its successors, The Catholic Standard and The Catholic Standard and Times through September 28, 1951. The records are indexed and keyword searchable. The search is free; however, to view the records a subscription to

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Recently Processed Collection: John Gilmary Shea Correspondence

...you can schedule an appointment to visit PAHRC or email us at pahrc89@gmail.com. _____________________________________________________________________________________ References: The American Catholic Historical Society of Philadelphia. (1897). Records of the American Catholic Historical Society of Philadelphia Vol. VIII No. 1. Philadelphia: The Society. Archives Archives Select Month April 2024 March 2024 January 2024 November

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Misericordia Hospital

...Hospital Solemnly Dedicated,” Catholic Standard and Times, (June 15, 1918), 3. [8] “Our History.” [9] One-Half Century, 14 [10] First Report, 20 [11] First Report, 29-32. [12] One-Half Century, 15. [13] The Nursed Record of the First Graduating Class of the Misericordia Hospital (Philadelphia 1921), 25-27. [14] One-Half Century, 17.

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Irish Land War

...neteenth century into PastPerfect, which are now accessible in the PAHRC's online catalog. Within these hundreds of pamphlets are speeches given by members of the clergy, last will and testaments, and booklets on a variety of topics. I recently came across a number of documents related to the “Irish Question.”

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