National Council of Catholic Women

...Mayflower Hotel, Washington, D.C. October 7, 1931 During Cardinal O’Hara’s time as archbishop, Philadelphia still remained separate from the NCCW; however, he was more receptive to the group and often wrote of his admiration for their work.[9] Indeed, under O’Hara local groups were able to join regardless of the official

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Lawrence Francis Flick papers, 1889-1930 (MC 18)

...ociety for the Prevention of Tuberculosis, to educate the public and founded White Haven Sanitarium in 1901. Having a great interest in history, Flick was one of the founders of the American Catholic Historical Society (ACHS) and served as its president for a time. He also helped found the American

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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

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Robert M. O’Reilly papers, 1862-1925 (MC 34)

...ce for the Revision of the Geneva Convention in Geneva in 1906. During his time as surgeon general, O’Reilly made significant improvements by elevating the status and personnel of the army medical corps and furthering medical research. This collection contains both personal and professional correspondence, much of which documents O’Reilly’s

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