Philly in Focus: Robert Halvey’s Photographic History of Catholic Philadelphia
...War II, for which he received the Legion of Merit, a military award of the United States Armed Forces that is given for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services and achievements.​ Halvey later went on to become a staff photographer for Pennsylvania Hospital. The Robert Halvey Collection
Higher, Faster, Stronger: The Olympics
...d 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. Born of Irish immigrants, he grew up in Saint Bridget’s parish and worked as a bricklayer. After joining Vesper Rowing Club, he
Anti-Catholic Pamphlets
...Anti-Catholic Pamphlets Pamphlets published in the late 19th and early 20th century. These cartoons reflect the anti-Catholic school sentiment in the United States at the time. ← Education Modern Anti-Catholic Cartoons →...