Mathew Carey
...rical Society of Philadelphia 39, no. 2 (1928), 85. [2] “Mathew Carey, 1760-1839: Catholic, Patriot, Journalist, Publisher, Philanthropist, Banker, Economist,” (1964), P013.105, 1. [3] Maier, “Carey,” 87. [4] Ibid., 90. [5] Ibid., 96. [6] James F Connelly, ed. History of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, (Philadelphia: Archdiocese of Philadelphia, 1976), 588.
Internships/Volunteer
...submit a resume and three references. Contact: Patrick Shank, archives@chrc-phila.org VOLUNTEERS If you are interested in volunteering at CHRC, please contact us stating your skills, hours available per week, and your time commitment (a few weeks, months, etc.). Some of the kinds of projects for volunteers may include: cataloging archival
An “Un-American Invention”?: Catholics and the Issue of Prohibition
Catholics and Prohibition, https://omeka.chrc-phila.org/items/show/8102 The 18th Amendment which outlawed the manufacture, sale, and transportation of alcohol was ratified on January 16, 1919. The amendment was passed with the belief that by banning alcohol many of the negative aspects associated with drunkenness would be removed from society. For this reason, many
Manuscript Collections
...the volume of his and subsequent collections increases significantly. Post-1920 materials are closed to researchers except by permission. Most of the bishops' papers can be searched through online finding aids. Most of the manuscript collections of the American Catholic Historical Society (ACHS), which include the papers of prominent Catholic clergy,