The Other Drexel: Louise Drexel Morrell
...855 and Katharine, born November 26, 1858, were the daughters of prominent Philadelphia banker Francis Anthony Drexel and Hannah Longstreth Drexel. Hannah died in December 1858 from complications resulting from Katherine’s birth. Francis later married Emma Mary Bouvier in April 1860 and Louise was born on October 2, 1863. The
Friendly and Adopted Sons
...y for the Relief of Emigrants from Ireland, March 17, 1871-March 17, 1892 (Philadelphia: The Hibernian Society, 1892), 2006.067.01 [7] Ibid. [8] Hood, A Brief Account, P001.0487 [9] Act of Incorporation, Bylaws, etc. of the Hibernian Society for the Relief of Emigrants from Ireland, Philadelphia, 1859, AC119. [10] Hood, A
Archdiocesan Superintendent of Schools records, 1890-1932 (MC 92)
...), Bishop Francis Kenrick began pushing for separate parochial schools for Philadelphia’s Catholic families. By 1850, nearly every parish had a free school. By 1852, Philadelphia had a parochial school system administered by a central school board. Consistent policies were established in 1890, when the central board voted to create
Eden Hall
...e "Institute of the Ladies of the Sacred Heart" from "Atlas of the City of Philadelphia. 23rd & 41st Wards from Actual Surveys and Official Plans." Published by G. W. Bromley & Co. The story of Eden Hall begins in 1841 in McSherrystown, Pennsylvania. It was here that a mission