Photographs

...Paul II's visit to Philadelphia in 1979. Other photos that stand out are Halvey's sports images. Currently the photographs cannot be searched online. If there is something that you would like to have researched, please contact us at archives@chrc-phila.org, or call 215 904-8149. Pope John Paul II met by students

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Catholic Philopatrian Literary Institute

...ans’ building on Arch Street was turned into a hospital to help combat the flu. Called Emergency Hospital #3, members assisted the religious sisters who were acting as nurses.[8] One of their largest undertakings was the creation of an Agricultural Program during World War II. The program was twofold, first

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Graphics

...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 lithograph collection, can be searched on our online catalog. Many of these records do not have

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Pamphlets

...of the Catholic Church in the United States including Catholic individuals, Catholic history in the United States, and Catholic opinions on theological, political, social, and cultural affairs. This material also includes valuable documentation relating to the US’s affairs in Ireland, particularly on topics of the Land League and Home Rule.

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