Archbishop Ryan
...it is clear that he left his mark on the development of Catholicism in the United States as well as a lasting legacy on the history of Philadelphia. [1] 100,000 Pass His Bier: Imposing Obsequies, Catholic Standard and Times, February 18, 1911 [1] Patrick Ryan, Archbishop Patrick John
John Gilmary Shea Correspondence, 1836-1891 (MC 51)
...y. Shea is considered one of the first American Catholic historians in the United States. Much of his recognition and lasting fame comes from the accolades and accomplishments of publishing nearly three hundred articles and books. The John Gilmary Shea Correspondence preserved in the Philadelphia Archdiocese Historical Research Center primarily
Redpath’s Illustrated Weekly: a rare find
...ars, Redpath wrote numerous articles and delivered lectures throughout the United States supporting the cause of Irish land reform and, eventually, Irish freedom. Reacting to the pro-English stance of most American newspapers concerning Ireland, in July 1882 Redpath bought the New York based newspaper McGee’s Illustrated Weekly from its publisher,
Education
...sts often depicted the Irish with ape-like features to showcase the groups’ inferior and animalistic nature. Nast’s cartoons reveal deep-seated animosity towards the Catholic Church. Nast feared a takeover of the United States by the pope and saw threats everywhere, most notably to public education. His cartoons have had a