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Title:
House of Neighborly Service (San Antonio, Tex.) scrapbook, circa 1926-1945.
Description:
Scrapbook of the House of Neighborly Service, a community center in San Antonio, Texas which was jointly supported by the Synod of Texas and the Board of National Missions. Includes photographs, clippings, correspondence, pamphlets, and lists of financial contributors. Also includes "A History of the Mexican Mission Work Conducted by the Presbyterian Church in the United States of America in the Synod of Texas" by B. A. Hodges.
Creator:
House of Neighborly Service (San Antonio, Tex.) (creator), Hodges, B. A. (author)
Subject names:
House of Neighborly Service (San Antonio, Tex.), Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. Synod of Texas. Texas Synodical., Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. Board of National Missions.
Topics:
Mexican Americans--Religious life--Texas--San Antonio., Mexican Americans--Missions--Texas--San Antonio., Presbyterian Church--Home missions--Texas--San Antonio., Social settlements--Texas--San Antonio., Community centers--Texas--San Antonio.
Geographic subjects:
San Antonio (Tex.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:343628
Title:
House of Neighborly Service (San Antonio, Tex.) Board of Directors' constitution and by-laws.
Description:
Constitution and by-laws of the Board of Directors of the House of Neighborly Service, a community center in San Antonio, Texas which was jointly supported by the Synod of Texas and the Board of National Missions.
Creator:
House of Neighborly Service (San Antonio, Tex.) Board of Directors. (creator)
Subject names:
House of Neighborly Service (San Antonio, Tex.), Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. Synod of Texas. Texas Synodical., Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. Board of National Missions.
Topics:
Mexican Americans--Religious life--Texas--San Antonio., Mexican Americans--Missions--Texas--San Antonio., Presbyterian Church--Home missions--Texas--San Antonio., Social settlements--Texas--San Antonio., Community centers--Texas--San Antonio.
Geographic subjects:
San Antonio (Tex.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:343618
Title:
Presbyterian Church, Mayagüez, Puerto Rico.
Description:
Manse side view.
Subject names:
United Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. Support Agency--Archives., Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. Board of Home Missions., Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. Board of National Missions.
Topics:
Presbyterian Church--Missions--Puerto Rico--Mayagüez--20th century., Home missions--Puerto Rico--Mayagüez--20th century., Presbyterian church buildings--Puerto Rico--Mayagüez.
Geographic subjects:
Mayagüez (P.R.)--Buildings, structures, etc.
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:142481
Title:
Presbyterian Church, Maricao, Puerto Rico.
Description:
Manse.
Subject names:
United Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. Support Agency--Archives., Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. Board of Home Missions., Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. Board of National Missions., Presbyterian Church (Maricao, P.R.)
Topics:
Presbyterian Church--Missions--Puerto Rico--Maricao--20th century., Home missions--Puerto Rico--Maricao--20th century., Presbyterian church buildings--Puerto Rico--Maricao.
Geographic subjects:
Maricao (P.R.)--Buildings, structures, etc.
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:142480
Title:
First Presbyterian Church of Santurce, Puerto Rico, Sunday School.
Description:
[First Presbyterian Church of Santurce. Sunday school (without the extension.) To my beloved and always dear companion, Dr. Odell. Pa(?)]
Subject names:
United Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. Support Agency--Archives., Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. Board of National Missions., Odell, Edward Albert, 1879-1965., Primera Iglesia Presbiteriana (Santurce, P.R.)
Topics:
Presbyterian Church--Missions--Puerto Rico--Santurce (San Juan)--20th century., Home missions--Puerto Rico--Santurce (San Juan)--20th century., Sunday schools--Puerto Rico--Santurce (San Juan)., Church work with children--Puerto Rico--Santurce (San Juan).
Geographic subjects:
Santurce (San Juan, P.R.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:142477
Title:
Activities of the Presbyterian Church of San Sebastián, 1929-1930.
Description:
Actividados de la Iglesia Presbiteriana de San Sebastian, 1929-1930. Escuela Biblica Marzo 16, 1930. Dirigido cariñosamente al Dr. E. A. Odell. [Bible School. Lovingly directed by Dr. E.A. Odell.]
Subject names:
United Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. Support Agency--Archives., Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. Board of National Missions., Odell, Edward Albert, 1879-1965., San Sebastián Presbyterian Church (San Sebastián, P.R.)
Topics:
Presbyterian Church--Missions--Puerto Rico--San Sebastián--20th century., Home missions--Puerto Rico--San Sebastián--20th century.
Geographic subjects:
San Sebastián (P.R.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:142476
Title:
First Presbyterian Church of Santurce, Puerto Rico, Sunday School.
Description:
[First Presbyterian Church of Santurce. Sunday school (without the extension.) To my beloved and always dear companion, Dr. Odell. Pa(?)]
Subject names:
United Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. Support Agency--Archives., Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. Board of National Missions., Odell, Edward Albert, 1879-1965., Primera Iglesia Presbiteriana (Santurce, P.R.)
Topics:
Presbyterian Church--Missions--Puerto Rico--Santurce (San Juan)--20th century., Home missions--Puerto Rico--Santurce (San Juan)--20th century., Sunday schools--Puerto Rico--Santurce (San Juan)., Church work with children--Puerto Rico--Santurce (San Juan).
Geographic subjects:
Santurce (San Juan, P.R.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:142458
Title:
First Presbyterian Church of Santurce, Puerto Rico, Daily Vacation Bible School.
Description:
Escuela de Verano. I Iglesia Presb. de Santurce. "D.V.B.S." Junio 30, 1958. Recuerdos de Mrs. Padilla. [Summer School. First Presbyterian Church of Santurce. "D.V.B.S." June 30, 1958. Mementos of Mrs. Padilla.]
Subject names:
United Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. Support Agency--Archives., Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. Board of National Missions., Padilla, Julia Irizarry Montalvo., Primera Iglesia Presbiteriana (Santurce, P.R.)
Topics:
Presbyterian Church--Missions--Puerto Rico--Santurce (San Juan)--20th century., Home missions--Puerto Rico--Santurce (San Juan)--20th century., Presbyterian vacation schools--Puerto Rico--Santurce (San Juan)., Church work with children--Puerto Rico--Santurce (San Juan).
Geographic subjects:
Santurce (San Juan, P.R.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:142440
Title:
Activities of the Presbyterian Church of San Sebastián, 1929-1930.
Description:
Ladies' Class (Spanish Section). Mrs. A. Pagan, teacher.
Subject names:
United Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. Support Agency--Archives., Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. Board of National Missions., San Sebastián Presbyterian Church (San Sebastián, P.R.)
Topics:
Presbyterian Church--Missions--Puerto Rico--San Sebastián--20th century., Home missions--Puerto Rico--San Sebastián--20th century., Schoolgirls--Puerto Rico--San Sebastián.
Geographic subjects:
San Sebastián (P.R.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:142430
Title:
Hugh O'Neill Memorial Presbyterian Church, San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Description:
Front of church building.
Subject names:
United Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. Support Agency--Archives., Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. Board of National Missions., Hugh O'Neill Memorial Presbyterian Church (San Juan, P.R.)
Topics:
Presbyterian Church--Missions--Puerto Rico--San Juan--20th century., Home missions--Puerto Rico--San Juan--20th century., Presbyterian church buildings--Puerto Rico--San Juan.
Geographic subjects:
San Juan (P.R.)--Buildings, structures, etc.
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:142411
Title:
Puerto Nuevo Presbyterian Church, San Juan, Puerto Rico, 1957.
Description:
Exterior and congregation exiting the church.
Subject names:
United Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. Support Agency--Archives., Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. Board of National Missions., Puerto Nuevo Presbyterian Church (San Juan, P.R.)
Topics:
Presbyterian Church--Missions--Puerto Rico--San Juan--20th century., Home missions--Puerto Rico--San Juan--20th century., Presbyterian church buildings--Puerto Rico--San Juan.
Geographic subjects:
San Juan (P.R.)--Buildings, structures, etc.
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:142398
Title:
Church in Santurce, Puerto Rico.
Description:
Oldest in Puerto Rico. (Likely Primera Presbyterian Church, Santurce, Puerto Rico.)
Subject names:
United Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. Support Agency--Archives., Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. Board of Home Missions., Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. Board of National Missions., Primera Presbyterian Church (Santurce, P.R.)
Topics:
Presbyterian Church--Missions--Puerto Rico--Santurce (San Juan)--20th century., Home missions--Puerto Rico--Santurce (San Juan)--20th century., Presbyterian church buildings--Puerto Rico--Santurce (San Juan).
Geographic subjects:
Santurce (San Juan, P.R.)--Buildings, structures, etc.
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:142383
Title:
Hugh O'Neill Memorial Presbyterian Church, San Juan, Puerto Rico, 1957.
Description:
Front of church building.
Subject names:
United Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. Support Agency--Archives., Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. Board of National Missions., Hugh O'Neill Memorial Presbyterian Church (San Juan, P.R.)
Topics:
Presbyterian Church--Missions--Puerto Rico--San Juan--20th century., Home missions--Puerto Rico--San Juan--20th century., Presbyterian church buildings--Puerto Rico--San Juan.
Geographic subjects:
San Juan (P.R.)--Buildings, structures, etc.
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:142376
Title:
Reparto Metropolitano Chapel, San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Description:
House used for chapel.
Subject names:
United Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. Support Agency--Archives., Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. Board of National Missions.
Topics:
Presbyterian Church--Missions--Puerto Rico--San Juan--20th century., Home missions--Puerto Rico--San Juan--20th century., Presbyterian church buildings--Puerto Rico--San Juan.
Geographic subjects:
San Juan (P.R.)--Buildings, structures, etc.
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:142344
Title:
Hugh O'Neill Memorial Presbyterian Church, San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Description:
Man standing in front of church building.
Subject names:
United Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. Support Agency--Archives., Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. Board of National Missions., Hugh O'Neill Memorial Presbyterian Church (San Juan, P.R.)
Topics:
Presbyterian Church--Missions--Puerto Rico--San Juan--20th century., Home missions--Puerto Rico--San Juan--20th century., Presbyterian church buildings--Puerto Rico--San Juan.
Geographic subjects:
San Juan (P.R.)--Buildings, structures, etc.
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:142341
Title:
San Sebastián Presbyterian Church, Puerto Rico.
Subject names:
United Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. Support Agency--Archives., Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. Board of Home Missions., Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. Board of National Missions., San Sebastián Presbyterian Church (San Sebastián, P.R.)
Topics:
Presbyterian Church--Missions--Puerto Rico--San Sebastián--20th century., Home missions--Puerto Rico--San Sebastián--20th century., Presbyterian church buildings--Puerto Rico--San Sebastián.
Geographic subjects:
San Sebastián (P.R.)--Buildings, structures, etc.
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:142338
Title:
Puerto Nuevo Presbyterian Church, San Juan, Puerto Rico, 1957.
Description:
Woman singing to group of children.
Subject names:
United Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. Support Agency--Archives., Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. Board of National Missions., Puerto Nuevo Presbyterian Church (San Juan, P.R.)
Topics:
Presbyterian Church--Missions--Puerto Rico--San Juan--20th century., Home missions--Puerto Rico--San Juan--20th century., Church work with children--Puerto Rico--San Juan.
Geographic subjects:
San Juan (P.R.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:142333
Title:
Bible school, Caparra Terrace, San Juan, Puerto Rico, 1957.
Description:
Bible school at Caparra Terrace. Nicandro Gonzalez and Edgar Segundo Olivieri Cintrón singing at front of the room. Julio Santana standing beneath attendance sign.
Creator:
Elkins, Joseph. (photographer)
Subject names:
United Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. Support Agency--Archives., Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. Board of National Missions., Gonzalez, Nicandro., Puerto Nuevo Presbyterian Church (San Juan, P.R.)
Topics:
Presbyterian Church--Missions--Puerto Rico--San Juan--20th century., Home missions--Puerto Rico--San Juan--20th century., Public worship--Puerto Rico--San Juan., Clergy--Puerto Rico--San Juan.
Geographic subjects:
San Juan (P.R.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:142331
Title:
First Presbyterian Church of Santurce, Puerto Rico, Daily Vacation Bible School.
Description:
Happy children at the Daily Vacation Bible School. Our closing day June 29th. Showing their hand work. It was on a rainy day but most of them came. I worked hard but I enjoyed too- The same children were my good helpers. From: Mrs. J.I. Padilla.
Subject names:
United Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. Support Agency--Archives., Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. Board of National Missions., Padilla, Julia Irizarry Montalvo., Primera Iglesia Presbiteriana (Santurce, P.R.)
Topics:
Presbyterian Church--Missions--Puerto Rico--Santurce (San Juan)--20th century., Home missions--Puerto Rico--Santurce (San Juan)--20th century., Presbyterian vacation schools--Puerto Rico--Santurce (San Juan)., Church work with children--Puerto Rico--Santurce (San Juan).
Geographic subjects:
Santurce (San Juan, P.R.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:142317
Title:
First Presbyterian Church of Santurce, Puerto Rico, Sunday School.
Description:
[First Presbyterian Church of Santurce. Sunday school (without the extension.) To my beloved and always dear companion, Dr. Odell. Pa(?)]
Subject names:
United Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. Support Agency--Archives., Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. Board of National Missions., Odell, Edward Albert, 1879-1965., Primera Iglesia Presbiteriana (Santurce, P.R.)
Topics:
Presbyterian Church--Missions--Puerto Rico--Santurce (San Juan)--20th century., Home missions--Puerto Rico--Santurce (San Juan)--20th century., Sunday school teachers--Puerto Rico--Santurce (San Juan)., Sunday schools--Puerto Rico--Santurce (San Juan)., Church work with children--Puerto Rico--Santurce (San Juan).
Geographic subjects:
Santurce (San Juan, P.R.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:142304

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