Centennial Exposition
...irely through private funds so thousands of bonds were sold to raise money.[2] However, the federal government eventually had to step in to supplement budget shortfalls in the event.[3] Before the Exposition opened, there was debate over opening the fairgrounds on Sundays. While it was decided to keep it closed,
Recently Processed Collection: John Gilmary Shea Correspondence
...al Society. Here is a postcard received by Shea requesting help locating research materials. February 2, 1885 postcard sent by Oscar W. Collet regarding unpublished research materials. Another notable correspondent was John Wesley Powell. Powell was a U.S. soldier, geologist, explorer of the American West, and director of the Smithsonian
Research guide for parish histories
...hment of new parishes and setting of parish boundaries. These are only available to researchers through 1940. Requests for access to minutes after 1940 must be made in writing to the CHRC. Annual Spiritual and Financial Reports, 1897- The Parish Annual Reports begin in 1897. The spiritual, or pastoral, report
Digital Collections
...Irish American history. ACHS material can be found here and CHRC Historic Papers can be found here. The Catholic Historical Research Center's oral history program, which focuses on the life histories of retired Diocesan priests, serves to fill gaps in the historical record. Excerpts can be found here. A Map