Redpath’s Illustrated Weekly: a rare find
...of the paper: "I shall try to make this journal an interpreter between American and Irish friends of liberty. As soon as Americans know the true story of Ireland they will support her in every wise effort to overthrow the despotic rule of England." By the third issue, published on
Black Catholics in Philadelphia and The Journal
...aper published in 1892. The paper was created by black Catholics for the African American Catholic community. PAHRC has several issues of the paper. July 9, 1892 issue Black Catholics, made up of both free and enslaved African Americans, had been a presence in Philadelphia since the establishment of the
The Story of Duffy’s Cut
...nds of many Irish Catholics. Though the sectarian divide was present in America as it was in Ireland, the Industrial Revolution in America was more willing to give them jobs on improvement projects like the Philadelphia and Columbus Railroad. For these new immigrants, organizations like the Friendly Sons of Saint
Recap of “To Touch a Saint: Creating a Place for Middle School Students” Grant Program!
...entury religious candy molds, and more. It is rare that an archive or historical center would allow patrons to actually touch and handle items from the collections, and the students thoroughly enjoyed this opportunity! Additionally while at the CHRC, the students completed a scavenger hunt with the chance to win