World War One Army Chaplains

...Catholic priests in the armed forces; however, by the end of the war that number grew to over 1,000.[2] Of those, 38 chaplains came from the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.[3] One chaplain’s life of remarkable note was that of Father Joseph L. N. Wolfe. Born December 26, 1881, Wolfe attended Roman

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William J. Lallou papers, circa 1890-1973 (MC 55)

...y of Lourdes Church. Personal diaries, family photographs, research notes and books on various topics, such as Central High School, Lallou’s alma mater, are also included. 4.4 linear ft., 11 boxes...

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Higher, Faster, Stronger: The Olympics

...l, was a member of Immaculata’s Mighty Macs Basketball team and helped her alma mater clinch the AIWA title in three consecutive championships starting in 1972. She went to the 1992 Olympics in Barcelona, as head coach of the Women’s Basketball Team. Michael Brooks representing the La Salle University Explorers

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Collection Development Policy

...of the materials. Catholic Historical Research Center (CHRC) of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia 6719 Calvert Street Philadelphia, Pa 19149 Phone: (215)-904-8149 Email: archives@chrc-phila.org...

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