Redpath’s Illustrated Weekly: a rare find
...New York City Illustration showing British imperialism in Egypt Redpath also realized that a newspaper devoted primarily to Ireland and social reform may have limited appeal, so he tried to broaden its readership by including humorous pieces, domestic and foreign news blurbs, sheet music, poems and serialized novels. At
The Other Drexel: Louise Drexel Morrell
...ds of the old Drexel estate at St. Michel, now the site of Frankford Hospital’s Torresdale Division. The Shrine served as a pilgrimage church and a retreat house. It later included a mission center for the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament. Perhaps Louise’s greatest, yet least apparent accomplishment, lies in
Recap of “To Touch a Saint: Creating a Place for Middle School Students” Grant Program!
...ury 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
FAQ
...from the collection been digitized? Q: What is a finding aid? Q: What genealogical services does CHRC offer? Q: Do you have school records? Q: Do you have orphanage records? Q: Is The Catholic Standard and Times, or any other newspaper in the collection, indexed? Q: Does the Archives accept