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

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Eleanor C. Donnelly papers. 1873-1905 (MC 48)

...n contains correspondence, largely from priests and Bishops throughout the United States in answer to her requests for facsimiles of episcopal seals. Also included is an autograph book containing signatures of American Confederate prisoners of war held at the Johnson’s Island prison. 1 box, 0.4 linear ft. *Materials in this

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Robert M. O’Reilly, Surgeon General

.... Robert Maitland O'Reilly (1845-1912) was the 20th Surgeon General of the United States Army serving from September 7, 1902 to January 14, 1909. O'Reilly served a long military medical career beginning as a medical cadet in August 1862 during the Civil War. Notable accomplishments include a position as the

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...on CHRC holds one of the largest collections of Catholic newspapers in the United States. View the Collection Slide 1 Photograph Collection CHRC has numerous images of churches, religious persons, events, and places relating to the history of the Archdiocese. View the Collection Slide 3 Manuscript Collection The Manuscript Collection

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