Redpath’s Illustrated Weekly: a rare find

...ions due to rising publication costs. By August 1883, the paper had become more literary and less a vehicle for Irish freedom and social activism with more space devoted to serialized fiction, including French and Russian works translated by associate editor, Jeremiah C. Curtin. Included were perhaps the earliest serializations

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The Other Drexel: Louise Drexel Morrell

...uise Drexel Morrell, deserves her own place in that history. Louise Drexel Morrell Archives Archives Select Month June 2025 May 2025 April 2025 March 2025 December 2024 October 2024 July 2024 May 2024 April 2024 March 2024 January 2024 November 2023 October 2023 May 2023 April 2023 March 2023 February

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FAQ

...to the CHRC, please contact us to discuss the types of material you have, identify which are appropriate for preservation in the CHRC and to arrange transfer of the material. Back to top Q: Does CHRC offer monetary appraisals? A: CHRC is unable to offer monetary appraisals. A list of

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Recap of “To Touch a Saint: Creating a Place for Middle School Students” Grant Program!

...es such as a chaplain’s kit from World War I, 19th century 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,

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