Elizabeth Sarah Kite papers, 1865-1954 (MC 2)
...d the Philadelphia Friends’ Select School; and then studied extensively in Europe. In 1906, she converted to Catholicism, after her experiences with French Catholics. From 1909 to 1918, Kite was employed in the research laboratory at the Vineland Training School, and conducted research in the Pine Barrens of New Jersey.
Saint John Neumann and the Forty Hours Devotion
...Saint Ignatius Loyola and the Society of Jesus spread the practice around Europe. Engraving of Saint Philip Neri Church, Southwark A little after 300 years since its inception, the idea of the Forty Hours Devotion was presented by Saint John Neumann, C.Ss.R., fourth Bishop of Philadelphia. The devotion was a
Lawrence E. McCrossin papers, 1917-1919 (MC 4)
...inventory lists, and security passes related to McCrossin’s activities in Europe. Most of the correspondence issued through the Knights of Columbus deals with supply and personnel data. Also included are referrals from noted officials Richard V. Farley of the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry and Major Thomas F. Meehan