Religious News Service Photographs

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Conceived by journalist Louis Minsky (1909-1957), Religious News Service (RNS) was established in 1934 as an affiliated but independently managed agency of the National Conference of Jews and Christians (later the National Conference of Christians and Jews), and was dedicated to providing authoritative and bias-free news about religion and ethics to both the secular and religious press. This collection contains photographs documenting Protestant, Catholic, Orthodox, and Jewish groups. Coverage of Protestants (especially mainline Protestants) and Catholics constitutes the bulk of the images. View the collection guide to learn more. Digitization of some of the images in this collection made possible by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities. Featured image: Father James Groppi, the civil rights activist priest from Milwaukee, and militant leader Rennie Davis are taken into custody during an anti war demonstration a block from the White House.

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Archbishop blesses fishing fleet.
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Text transcribed from caption: C-4013 ARCHBISHOP BLESSES FISHING FLEET GLOUCESTER, Mass. -- From a flag-draped altar built at the edge of a pier, Archbishop Richard J. Cushing, of Boston, blesses the Gloucester Portuguese-American fishing fleet in a colorful Old World ceremony. Pier overlooked the fleet, and thousands from Our Lady of Good Voyage parish attended the ceremony. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (INP-MES-6D-6-C)
Creator:
International News Photos (New York, N.Y.) (publisher)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., Cushing, Richard, 1895-1970., Catholic Church--Bishops., Our Lady of Good Voyage Church (Gloucester, Mass.), Catholic Church--Customs and practices.
Topics:
Fishing boats--Massachusetts--Gloucester., Outdoor pulpits--Massachusetts--Gloucester., Benediction--Massachusetts--Gloucester.
Geographic subjects:
Gloucester (Mass.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:359830
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Truman talks to Washington clergymen.
Description:
Text transcribed from caption: TRUMAN TALKS TO WASHINGTON CLERGYMEN #s-3438 WASHINGTON, D.C. -- President Truman (extreme left) addresses 250 members of the Washington Ministerial Union in the Rose Garden of the White House. The President told the clergymen, “I need your prayers. No one has ever needed them more.” The ministers assured the Chief Executive that is constantly in the minds of the people. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (INP-NY-MES-5A-6-W)
Creator:
International News Photos (New York, N.Y.) (publisher)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., White House (Washington, D.C.), Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972.
Topics:
Presidents--United States., Clergy--Washington (D.C.)
Geographic subjects:
Washington (D.C.), White House Gardens (Washington, D.C.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:359582
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Baptist retire chapel car.
Description:
Text transcribed from caption: BAPTIST RETIRE CHAPEL CAR #S-3420 CHICAGO, Ill. -- Chicago’s Baptists have bidden farewell to one of the last vestiges of a vanishing era in American life--a “chapel” car. A historic relic of Frontier Christianity, the “church on wheels” owned by the Northern Baptist Convention was on exhibition here before making its last trip to the convention’s assembly ground at Green Lake, Wisconsin. Known as “Grace” the car contained pulpit, organ, pews for 65 worshippers and a three-room apartment for the minister and his family. Standing beside the car here are the Rev. and Mrs. Howard Parry who used the car at Provo, Utah for two years. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (PA-NY-LM-5A-6-W-B)
Creator:
International News Photos (New York, N.Y.) (publisher)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad Company.
Topics:
Pastoral theology--Equipment and supplies., Rural clergy--Travel., Railroad passenger cars--Illinois--Chicago., Chapels--Illinois--Chicago., Home missions--West (U.S.), Baptists--Missions.
Geographic subjects:
Chicago (Ill.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:359580
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English cardinal inspects relief supplies.
Description:
Text transcribed from caption: ENGLISH CARDINAL INSPECTS RELIEF SUPPLIES #c-3574 NEW YORK -- Bernard Cardinal Griffin, Archbishop of Westminster, congratulates youngsters at the Mission of the Immaculate Virgin, Staten Island, on their contributions of canned goods for the “Food for Children” campaign. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (PNI-NY-MES-5C-6-C)
Creator:
International News Photos (New York, N.Y.) (publisher)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., Mission of the Immaculate Virgin (New York, N.Y.), Catholic Church--Bishops., Griffin, Bernard.
Topics:
Bishops--New York (State)--New York., Emergency food supply., World War, 1939-1945--Civilian relief., Children--New York (State)--New York.
Geographic subjects:
Staten Island (New York, N.Y.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:359570
Title:
Fordham University honors Truman.
Description:
Text transcribed from caption: FORDHAM UNIVERSITY HONORS TRUMAN #c-3573 NEW YORK -- President Truman pulls the rope of a bell presented to Fordham University by Admiral Nimitz after it had been removed from the Japanese aircraft carrier Junyo. Ceremony took place during century celebration of the university at which the President received an honorary degree of Doctor of Laws. Shown with Mr. Truman are (left to right): Bernard Cardinal Griffin, Archbishop of Westminster, England, who also received an honorary degree; Francis Cardinal Spellman, Archbishop of New York; Rev. Robert I. Gannon, S.J., president of Fordham, and Admiral William D. Leahy, the President’s chief of staff. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (PNI-NY-MES-5C-6-C)
Creator:
International News Photos (New York, N.Y.) (publisher)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., Fordham University., Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972., Griffin, Bernard., Catholic Church--Bishops., Spellman, Francis, 1889-1967., Fordham University--Presidents., Cannon, Robert I., Leahy, William D.
Topics:
Presidents--United States., Commencement ceremonies--New York (State)--New York., Degrees, Academic--New York (State)--New York., Bishops--New York (State)--New York., Bells--New York (State)--New York.
Geographic subjects:
Bronx (New York, N.Y.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:359569
Title:
French cardinal to celebrate 25th anniversary.
Description:
Text transcribed from caption: FRENCH CARDINAL TO CELEBRATE 25TH ANNIVERSARY #c-3559 LYONS, France -- Elaborate preparations are being made here for the celebration of the 25th anniversary on June 29 of the ordination of Pierre Cardinal Gerlier, Archbishop of Lyons (above). A Pontifical High Mass will be sung by Cardinal Gerlier in Lyons Cathedral. An outspoken opponent of the Nazis during the occupation of France, Cardinal Gerlier was responsible for saving many Jewish children from falling to the hands of the Nazis. He refused to divulge the names of the Christian families who were sheltering the children from the German authorities. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (PNI-NY-MES-5C-6-C)
Creator:
International News Photos (New York, N.Y.) (publisher)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., Gerlier, Pierre, 1880-1965., Catholic Church--Bishops.
Topics:
Bishops--France--Lyons., World War, 1939-1945--France., Righteous Gentiles in the Holocaust--France--Lyons., World War, 1939-1945--Jews--Rescue.
Geographic subjects:
Lyons (France)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:359564
Title:
Native American.
Description:
Original title: Indian.
Creator:
International News Photos (New York, N.Y.) (publisher)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives.
Topics:
Indigenous peoples--United States., Painters--United States., Indigenous painting--United States., Indigenous painters--United States.
Geographic subjects:
United States.
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:359552
Title:
Reconversion.
Creator:
International News Photos (New York, N.Y.) (publisher)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives.
Topics:
Assembly-line methods., Stoves--United States., Household appliances industry--United States., World War, 1939-1945--Economic aspects--United States.
Geographic subjects:
United States.
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:359551
Title:
Cardinal Griffin, Archbishop of Westminster, and Bishop Kearney of Rochester, N.Y.
Creator:
International News Photos (New York, N.Y.) (publisher)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., Catholic Church--Bishops., Kearney, James E., Griffin, Bernard William.
Topics:
Bishops--New York (State)
Geographic subjects:
New York (State)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:359493
Title:
Hiroshima.
Creator:
International News Photos (New York, N.Y.) (publisher)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives.
Topics:
World War, 1939-1945--Japan--Hiroshima-shi., Buildings--War damage--Japan--Hiroshima-shi., Atomic bomb--Blast effect.
Geographic subjects:
Hiroshima-shi (Japan)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:359469
Title:
India's war effort.
Description:
Text transcribed from caption: INDIA’S WAR EFFORT R-3251 [sic] Scene in a big tinplate mills somewhere-in-India where machines now roar night and day to turn out the sinews of war; for India is nearing the grim spotlight of the war. While statesmen haggle over the status of India, the Japs draw nearer and soon the frontiers of India will be threatened. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO
Creator:
International News Photos (New York, N.Y.) (publisher)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives.
Topics:
Tinplate industry--India., World War, 1939-1945--India., World War, 1939-1945--Equipment and supplies.
Geographic subjects:
India.
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:359077
Title:
Gerald Smith and wife attend court session.
Description:
Text transcribed from caption: CIII WATCH YOUR CREDIT-INTERNATIONAL NEWS PHOTOS SLUG (SMITH-WIFE) 76292 GERALD SMITH AND WIFE ATTEND COURT SESSION CHICAGO, ILL….Gerald L.K. Smith, chief of the “America First” Party, and his wife, Elena [sic], sit in a Chicago municipal courtroom, hearing testimony in the disorderly conduct trial of Arthur Terminiello, suspended Catholic priest. Smith and Fred Kister, head of Christian Veterans of America, will be tried later on same charge, stemming out of a riot outside the hall in which they spoke. Photo by Les Colman (C) (W) 3-29-46 (NS)
Creator:
International News Photos (New York, N.Y.) (publisher), Coleman, Les. (photographer)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., Smith, Gerald L. K. (Gerald Lyman Kenneth), 1898-1976., Smith, Elna M., Christian Nationalist Party (U.S.)
Topics:
White supremacy movements--United States., Christianity and antisemitism--United States., Racism--Religious aspects--Christianity., Criminal procedure--Illinois--Chicago.
Geographic subjects:
Chicago (Ill.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:359070
Title:
Palm Sunday.
Description:
Text transcribed from caption: MR1014439-WATCH YOUR CREDIT-INTERNATIONAL NEWS PHOTOS SLUG(STREMME-BIRD) PALM SUNDAY--- NEW YORK….Two-year-old Lauri Stremme is greeted by a feathered friend in front of St. Patrick’s Cathedral where he received his palms held in one hand with the bird perched in the other. Lauri’s father is in the Navy somewhere in the Pacific. (V-3-25-45)
Creator:
International News Photos (New York, N.Y.) (publisher)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., St. Patrick’s Cathedral (New York, N.Y.), Stremme, Lauri.
Topics:
Holy Week--New York (State)--New York., Palm Sunday--New York (State)--New York., Palms--Religious aspects., Children--New York (State)--New York., Pigeons--New York (State)--New York.
Geographic subjects:
Manhattan (New York, N.Y.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:359067
Title:
Plain fare, served western style.
Description:
Text transcribed from caption: Plain fare, served western style -- but the eastern winter visitors to Phoenix, Arizona like it. Here is the first “chuck” wagon picnic of the season held near Sahuaro Lake, with seven states represented among the picnickers. Winter visitors thoroughly enjoy this novel form of serving “grub.”
Creator:
International News Photos (New York, N.Y.) (publisher)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives.
Topics:
Vacations--Arizona--Phoenix., Deserts--Recreational use., Outdoor recreation--Arizona--Saguaro Lake., Picnics--Arizona--Saguaro Lake.
Geographic subjects:
Saguaro Lake (Ariz.), Phoenix (Ariz.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:359013
Title:
Washington slums in the shadow of the Capitol.
Creator:
International News Photos (New York, N.Y.) (publisher)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., United States Capitol (Washington, D.C.)
Topics:
Slums--Washington (D.C.), Poverty--Washington (D.C.)
Geographic subjects:
Washington (D.C.), Washington (D.C.)--Economic conditions.
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:358986
Title:
Washington city street.
Description:
Original title: Slums.
Creator:
International News Photos (New York, N.Y.) (publisher)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives.
Topics:
Slums--Washington (D.C.), Poverty--Washington (D.C.)
Geographic subjects:
Washington (D.C.), Washington (D.C.)--Economic conditions.
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:358985
Title:
The Generalissimo arrives for a U.S. medal.
Description:
Text transcribed from caption: #845 THE GENERALISSIMO ARRIVES FOR A U.S. MEDAL Chungking, China…Generalissimo Chiang Kai-Shek, now acting president of China, following the death of Lin Sen, and MME. [Madame] Chiang, shown arriving at U.S. headquarters in Chungking, where he received the Legion of Merit from Lt. Gen. Joseph Stilwell, in the name of President Roosevelt. The Madame had just returned from her long visit to the United States. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (R-8-3-43-10-48-AM)
Creator:
International News Photos (New York, N.Y.) (publisher)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., Chiang, Kai-shek, 1887-1975--Medals., Chiang, May-ling Soong, 1897-2003., United States. Army.
Topics:
Presidents' spouses--China., Presidents--China., Revolutionaries--China., Legion of Merit (Military decoration), Military decorations--United States.
Geographic subjects:
Chongqing (China)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:358865
Title:
Mother Cabrini canonization scheduled.
Description:
Text transcribed from caption: MOTHER CABRINI CANONIZATION SCHEDULED # R 1813 NEW YORK -- The solemn canonization ceremony of Mother Francesca Xavier Cabrini, first United States citizen to become a saint, will take place in the Basilica of St. Peter’s in late June or July, the Vatican press service has announced. Here six youngsters hold up their hands in supplication before a life-like portrait of the founder of Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. She was born in Italy, but most of her work was done in the United States, where she died in Chicago on Dec. 21, 1917. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (PNI-NY-MES-4-B-6-C)
Creator:
International News Photos (New York, N.Y.) (publisher)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., Cabrini, Frances Xavier, Saint, 1850-1917--Portraits.
Topics:
Canonization., Christian saints--United States., Christian women saints--United States., Children--New York (State)--New York., Prayer--New York (State)--New York., Portraits--New York (State)--New York.
Geographic subjects:
New York (N.Y.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:358641
Title:
President receives first Luther stamp.
Description:
Text transcribed from caption: PRESIDENT RECEIVES FIRST LUTHER STAMP #1793 WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The first issue of a poster stamp commemorating the 400th anniversary of the death of Martin Luther is presented to President Truman in a ceremony at the White House. Shown with the Chief Executive are (seated, left to right) Dr. William F. Bruening, pastor of Christ Lutheran Church here; Lt. Col. Eugene J. Graebner, of St. Louis, Army Air Forces chaplain; (standing, left to right) Sen. Homer Capehart (R), Indiana, and his son, Earl Capehart. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (PNI-NY-MES-2C-6-W-L)
Creator:
International News Photos (New York, N.Y.) (publisher)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972., Oval Office (White House, Washington, D.C.), Luther, Martin, 1483-1546--On postage stamps., Bruening, William F., Graebner, Eugene J., United States. Army Air Forces--Chaplains., Capehart, Homer E. (Homer Earl), 1897-1979., Capehart, Earl.
Topics:
Presidents--United States., Legislators--United States., Postage stamps., Military chaplains--Washington (D.C.), Clergy--Washington (D.C.)
Geographic subjects:
Washington (D.C.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:358632
Title:
Thibet.
Description:
Text transcribed from caption: THIBET #1469 Baby Lamas training for the Buddhist priesthood in Thibet. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO
Creator:
International News Photos (New York, N.Y.) (publisher)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives.
Topics:
Buddhist education--Tibet Region., Children--Tibet Region., Lamas--Tibet Region.
Geographic subjects:
Tibet Region.
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:357300

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