Collections

...ifacts, and includes the Cardinal Krol Memorabilia Collection. In order to support study of the collections, CHRC maintains a library with both reference and research materials, including Archdiocesan and National Catholic directories, Philadelphia City directories, and encyclopedias. Secondary sources include scholarship relating to the history of Catholicism in the United

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Alberto Rivera

...He claimed to be an ex-Jesuit from Spain, although there is no evidence to support this. Rivera would go on to allege the Catholic Church used the Jesuits as secret police to do everything from the creation of Islam, to the assassination Abraham Lincoln. The Crusaders Series, (1979-2011) Through webs

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Temperance Movement

...its mission and pledge, the CTAU relied on public rallies in order to gain support and convince people to give up alcohol. In addition, the union made use of numerous newspapers, such as Boston’s The Pilot or New York's Catholic Society Journal of America in order to spread the message

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Legion of Decency

...hicago. They were distributed as a means of encouraging children to take the Legion of Decency movie boycott pledge. ← Bil Keane Fundraisers →...

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