Higher, Faster, Stronger: The Olympics

...ous regattas that compete of the Schuylkill River. Clubs from all over the country and world descend upon Philadelphia to compete. It should be no surprise that several Olympians from the area have represented the United States in Rowing. The first, and probably the most famous, is John B. Kelly.

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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

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Centennial Exposition

...re the Exposition opened, there was debate over opening the fairgrounds on Sundays. While it was decided to keep it closed, Archbishop Wood was in favor of it opening for a few hours in the afternoons. He believed that if the faithful had fulfilled their religious duty, then the fair

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John J. Bonner papers, 1909-1945 (MC 49)

...ia Catholic League and was one of the best-known Catholic educators in the country. Born in Philadelphia on November 2, 1890, John Bonner entered St. Charles Seminary after graduating from Roman Catholic High School. He transferred to the North American College in Rome, and was ordained there in June 1917.

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