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...permission of the copyright owner. Researchers assume sole responsibility for any infringement of copyright. Manuscript Collections: [Indicate cited item or series here], Collection Name, Collection number, Catholic Historical Research Center of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA. Photographs: In general, only photographs from the Robert Halvey Collection are to be

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Drexel Beatification

...ormed a Buffalo Dance, which is a winter prayer of thanksgiving. Halvey_425G_020 Halvey_425G_026 Halvey_425G_027 Halvey_425G_022   ← Papal Visit Parish and School Closings →...

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Redpath’s Illustrated Weekly: a rare find

.... July 15, 1882 issue of McGee's Illustrated Weekly noting the sale of the paper to Redpath. The first issue of the newly named Redpath’s McGee’s Illustrated Weekly appeared July 22, 1882. Redpath’s editorial comments in the first issue clearly declared the pro-Irish temper of the paper: "I shall try

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The Other Drexel: Louise Drexel Morrell

...from God and would spend her days answering correspondence from the large number of charities she helped support and overseeing the affairs of St. Joseph’s and St. Emma’s Industrial Schools. When not working she would toil in her greenhouse or walk the grounds of her estate. During the depression she

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