A Philadelphia Artist
...e mid 1800s, Philadelphia served as the preeminent city for artists in the country, particularly portrait artists and lithographers. Thus, Martin was privy to a vibrant artistic scene. He was able to receive tutoring in portrait painting from notable artist John Neagle. Martin was also a member of the Artists
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 June 2025 May 2025 April 2025 March 2025 December 2024 October 2024 July 2024 May
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
Centennial Exposition
...sition for short, it was a world’s fair featuring displays from around the country and the world. Planning for the event began in the late 1860s and would be given Congressional approval on March 3, 1871.[1] Originally, the exhibition had to be paid for entirely through private funds so thousands