Internships/Volunteer
...ng at the Catholic Historical Research Center (CHRC) of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia which serves to collect, preserve, and make available to the public the historical records documenting the growth and development of Catholicism within the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. CHRC only accepts as many interns and volunteers as we have
Editorial Cartoons
Editorial Cartoons Editorial cartoons in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s Catholic Standard and Times were used widely during the 1950s through 1970s. Over the years, the newspaper had used both in house and syndicated cartoons. These cartoons covered major historical events, including the Vatican II, and the Civil Rights Movement. Examining
Elizabeth Sarah Kite papers, 1865-1954 (MC 2)
...was a teacher, social scientist, historian, author, and archivist. Born in Philadelphia to Quaker parents, Kite was educated at Westtown Boarding school and the Philadelphia Friends’ Select School; and then studied extensively in Europe. In 1906, she converted to Catholicism, after her experiences with French Catholics. From 1909 to 1918,
Cartooning Catholics
...depicting Catholics and Catholic social thought, it will be possible to understand how Catholics viewed the world and how the world viewed Catholics. Read some recent articles about the exhibit: CatholicPhilly.com: http://catholicphilly.com/2019/11/news/local-news/philadelphia-archives-offers-glimpse-into-catholic-cartoons/ Northeast Times: http://northeasttimes.com/2019/10/16/cartoons-brought-to-the-forefront-at-catholic-exhibit/ Aleteia: http:...