Photographs

...ierarchy such as Pope John Paul II's visit to Philadelphia in 1979. Other photos that stand out are Halvey's sports images. Currently the photographs cannot be searched online. If there is something that you would like to have researched, please contact us at archives@chrc-phila.org, or call 215 904-8149. Pope John

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Building of the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul

.../29/1857, MC75_50.573. [11] Cathedral of SS. Peter and Paul- Philadelphia: Information for Obtaining Title of Minor Basilica, 1976. [12] A Brief History, 1917, 10. [13] Golden Jubilee, 1915. [14] Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul, 2005. Archives Archives Select Month June 2025 May 2025 April 2025 March 2025 December

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Patrick Coad, patentee of the galvanic battery, and interesting miscellaneous items

...the use of electricity and magnetism for medical treatment. Pamphlet with information on how to use Coad's galvanic battery during surgical procedures, 1844 Broadside publicizing Coad's lectures, undated The collection includes some of Coad’s correspondence, his lecture notes and medical remedies, testimonials noting the capabilities of his galvanic battery, as

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