Mathew Carey

...lish. In 1784, after writing an article attacking Parliament, Carey had to flee to America disguised as a woman to avoid arrest.[4] AC 2000.034 Once in Philadelphia in the late Fall of 1784, Carey started a newspaper thanks to a gift of $400 from Lafayette. The Pennsylvania Evening Herald operated

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...s permitted. The use of personal scanners is not permitted. Researchers can use the copy machine to create reproductions of materials that are in good condition. Otherwise, copies will be made by a staff member....

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Catholic Philopatrian Literary Institute

...ans’ building on Arch Street was turned into a hospital to help combat the flu. Called Emergency Hospital #3, members assisted the religious sisters who were acting as nurses.[8] One of their largest undertakings was the creation of an Agricultural Program during World War II. The program was twofold, first

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Priest and Rosary Calm Tension – Oral History Interview

Msgr. Devlin, in an oral history interview from 2008, reflects on his involvement with the Philadelphia Police Department​ as they joined forces to calm tensions in the inner city. Msgr. Devlin was later appointed Director of the Cardinal's Commission on Human Relations. http://www.pahrc.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/Devlin-online-clip-1.wav Devlin: George Fencl, (Chief Inspector and head

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