Graphics

...se. Although not comprehensive, researchers can view lists of miscellaneous religious images as well as church images that the Archives has in its collection. In addition, our oversized graphics have been digitized and are available through our Omeka site. Please note that only some of our graphic materials, specifically our

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Catholic Standard and Times records, 1909-1941 (MC 27)

...includes correspondence documenting the business activities and development of the newspaper. 6 boxes, 2.4 linear ft....

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Robert M. O’Reilly, Surgeon General

...t collection that I recently finished processing is the Robert M. O’Reilly papers (MC 34). Robert Maitland O'Reilly (1845-1912) was the 20th Surgeon General of the United States Army serving from September 7, 1902 to January 14, 1909. O'Reilly served a long military medical career beginning as a medical cadet

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Irish Catholics and Secret Societies

...rea of Northeastern Pennsylvania, mainly in Carbon and Schuylkill counties.[2] The Fenian Brotherhood was a military group that sought the overthrow of English rule in Ireland. Their annual operating budget spent tens of thousands of dollars on their war department, including buying surplus arms and armaments from the Civil War.[3]

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