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Collection Development Policy

...y to all unpublished materials after 1920; however, these materials may be opened to researchers with special permission. DONATIONS In addition to serving as the archives of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, the CHRC also collects the records of area Catholic parishes, schools, institutions, organizations, associations and individuals. The types of

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Holy Redeemer Chinese Catholic Church

...anguage classes to all members of the Chinatown community.[11] The school, open to both the Catholic and non-Catholic communities, offers both American and Chinese education, with English, Mandarin, and Cantonese being taught. [12] Having recently celebrated its 75th anniversary, Holy Redeemer looks to continue its role as a center for

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Starting from Scratch: The Story of Msgr. Hawks and St. Joan of Arc Parish

...ruined house was rehabilitated.” The school was ready by September 8th. It opened with 182 children. Hawks quickly began planning a larger combined church/school. On November 20, 1921 the ground was formally broken. “The winter was very mild and it was possible for the stone masons to lay the heavy

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