The Day the Bronx Bomber Played in Kensington
...enclosures. Crowds packed the hills by the Pennsylvania Railroad tracks. Uncounted numbers stood on rooftops and hung out of factory windows. Longest double ever hit When Ascension took the field, the crowd was surprised to see Ruth take his position at first base instead of his usual spot in the
Conclusion
...Robert Halvey’s photographs serve as a window into the past and allow us to see how Catholics celebrated their faith in the city of Philadelphia. These snapshots reveal the changing landscape of Catholicism in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia over the course of a half century. Robert Halvey being inducted into
Edward F. Hawks papers, 1900-1952 (MC 15)
...ivil War for his column. His efforts on behalf of the Nationalist cause won him decoration from the Spanish government. The collection contains mostly correspondence. Some photographs and miscellaneous personal materials are also included. 1 box, .2 linear ft....
Neumann Canonization
..._002 Halvey_A980_004 Halvey_A980_011 Celebrations in Philly Meanwhile in Philadelphia, churches throughout the Archdiocese held Masses simultaneously with the canonization. Once Cardinal Krol and the pilgrims returned from Rome, a large Mass of Thanksgiving was planned. On June 26, a procession and Mass were held on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway.