Collections
...apher. The object collection is largely comprised of Catholic artifacts, and includes the Cardinal Krol Memorabilia Collection. In order to support study of the collections, CHRC maintains a library with both reference and research materials, including Archdiocesan and National Catholic directories, Philadelphia City directories, and encyclopedias. Secondary sources include scholarship
Philly in Focus: Robert Halvey’s Photographic History of Catholic Philadelphia
...esearch Center of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia holds half a century of Catholic Philadelphia history, especially moments of major celebrations and events. Examining these milestone moments through the decades reveals the history of both the city and the religious life within it. As Robert Halvey’s motto said “Today’s Pictures- Tomorrow’s
Packard, Butler and Partridge Lithograph Collection
...ography firm of Haskell and Allen. Butler was a lithographer from New York City. The church lithograph collection contains images of churches from Connecticut, the District of Columbia, Delaware, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Mississippi, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island,
Higher, Faster, Stronger: The Olympics
...the 33rd Olympiad will be held in Paris, France. A hundred years ago, the city also hosted the Games of the 8th Olympiad. The Catholic Historical Research Center would like to take the opportunity to highlight some Catholics living in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia who have gone to the Olympics