Day of Great Joy: Sisters of St. Joseph in Philadelphia

...tenary reflection, 1975 [11] P018.465: , 1969 [12] The Spanish Lady in the City of Brotherly Love: The Archdiocese of Philadelphia and the Influenza Pandemic of 1918-1919, exhibit by CHRC [13] IC117: Souvenir Of Mt St. Joseph, Chestnut Hill, 1908 [14] P008.077: Constitutions of the Congregation of the Sisters of

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A Philadelphia Artist

...the century up until the mid 1800s, Philadelphia served as the preeminent city for artists in the country, particularly portrait artists and lithographers. Thus, Martin was privy to a vibrant artistic scene. He was able to receive tutoring in portrait painting from notable artist John Neagle. Martin was also a

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