Hometown Saint: Katharine Drexel and the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament in Philadelphia
...ation of African-Americans both in the city of Philadelphia and around the country. CHRC holds the archives for the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament, including the writings of St. Katharine Drexel. Archives Archives Select Month July 2024 May 2024 April 2024 March 2024 January 2024 November 2023 October 2023 May
About CHRC
...cal Society of Philadelphia, the oldest Catholic historical society in the country. Mission Statement The purpose of the Catholic Historical Research Center (CHRC) is to collect, preserve, and make available for research the official records of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia and those ancillary records and items that reflect the growth
Catholic Club of Philadelphia records, 1871-1923 (MC 23)
...uary 2, 1877. The club, one of many founded in major cities throughout the country during the late 19th century, offered wealthy men of a certain socioeconomic background cultural, intellectual, and social opportunities. These clubs sponsored balls, concerts, lectures as well as other events and activities that raised large sums
In Her Own Right: Jane and Marianne Campbell
...ogress featured a wide range of topics, from suffrage movements around the country to publishing poetry and stories. The journal began each issue by highlighting the work of a woman activist, author, educator, or scientist. This section called “Representative Women” shined light on the who’s who of women during the