American Czestochowa

...over more religious. By 1956, the four members of the Pauline Order at the new site were Fathers Michael Zembrzuski and Stanley Nowak, and brothers Casmir Pasnik and Mark Mitura. Father Michael Zembrzuski, OSPPE at the dedication of the Shrine, 10/16/1966   As news of the Shrine quickly spread, the

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Catabloging

...ersity Archives, some institutions are using this method as a way to allow users to access their collections. As explained on the University of Massachusetts' UMarmot site, the catablog originated: "...as an experiment responding to two perceived needs: first, to find a low cost means of maximizing the public availability

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Patrick Coad, patentee of the galvanic battery, and interesting miscellaneous items

...y and magnetism for medical treatment. Pamphlet with information on how to use Coad's galvanic battery during surgical procedures, 1844 Broadside publicizing Coad's lectures, undated The collection includes some of Coad’s correspondence, his lecture notes and medical remedies, testimonials noting the capabilities of his galvanic battery, as well as related

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

...an example of a primary source they saw. The students learned how to also use Find My Past and each visit was tailored to the school and parish, with historical photos, related facts, and trivia. Every student and staff/chaperone received a brochure that detailed how to use the Archives, Find

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