Digital Collections
Digital Collections CHRC has a large number of items that have been digitized through various digitization projects, partnerships, patron research requests, and social media initiatives. We endeavor to provide standardized descriptive practices and open access to this growing collection over the web. CHRC's Omeka site features a growing set of
Historic Anti-Catholic Cartoons
...pal infallibility (the belief that the pope cannot be wrong in matters of faith), raised concerns that Catholics owed allegiance first to the Church and not to the United States. The increasing number of Catholic immigrants, most notably from Ireland, led many to believe that America’s Protestant culture was at
James Buchanan materials at the Archdiocesan Archives?
...h." It appears, however, that like many historical societies, the ACHS sometimes accepted materials that did not relate to it's mission statement, or fall within a collection scope- if one had even been articulated- especially if one of its members owned or had access to historic materials. An interesting small
Access Policies and Guidelines
...ust be accompanied by a parent, guardian, or other designated adult at all times. Staff will remove and reshelve all materials in storage areas for patrons. Researchers should look through records one folder at a time, maintaining the order in which they were received. Researchers are requested to notify the