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Title: Niemoeller enroute to Australia.
Description: Text transcribed from caption: NIEMOELLER ENROUTE TO AUSTRALIA #P-2019A NEW YORK -- Pastor Martin Neimoeller, president of the Evangelical Church in Hessen and Nassau, Germany, waves hello as he and his wife arrived here enroute to Australia, New Zealand and Tasmania. He said he was going to Australia to tell “how the Christian people in the center of Europe are reacting to what has happened and what is going to happen.” He predicted that the Communist drive against Germany’s religious life would end in failure. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (AOA-NY-8D-9-JOG-P)
Physical Location: RNS RG 1, image no. P-2019; Presbyterian Historical Society, Philadelphia, PA
Related Item: Religious News Service Photographs, 1945-1982. --http://www.history.pcusa.org/collections/research-tools/guides-archival-collections/rns-rg-1
Identifier (local): RNS-RG1_P-2019
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:358765

Title: Examine Old Testament manuscript.
Description: Text transcribed from caption: EXAMINE OLD TESTAMENT MANUSCRIPT #P-2018A NEW HAVEN, Conn. -- A 2,000-year-old scroll accidentally discovered in Palestine early last year is examined at American Schools of Oriental Research at Yale University. Scroll is one of several ancient Hebrew manuscripts to be found at same time. The Old Testaments manuscripts--whose discovery was hailed as one of the most significant of its kind in modern times--include the oldest known copy of the Book of Isaiah. Left to right: Prof. Millar Burrows, Winkley Professor of Biblical Theology at Yale, who will edit published translation of manuscripts; Metropolitan Athanasius Yeshue Samuel of the Syrian Orthodox Monastery of St. Mark in Jerusalem, who owns the scrolls; John C. Trever, director of the department of English Bible, International Council of Religious Education; and the Rev. E. Sugar of the Syrian Orthodox Church. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (YU-NH-8D-9-JOG-P)
Physical Location: RNS RG 1, image no. P-2018; Presbyterian Historical Society, Philadelphia, PA
Related Item: Religious News Service Photographs, 1945-1982. --http://www.history.pcusa.org/collections/research-tools/guides-archival-collections/rns-rg-1
Identifier (local): RNS-RG1_P-2018
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:358764

Title: Woman minister appointed.
Description: Text transcribed from caption: WOMAN MINISTER APPOINTED #P-2016 TORONTO -- The Rev. Miriam E. Collins of Toronto, minister of the Fairfield United church, Hamilton, has been appointed assistant minister of the Colborne Street United church, London, Ont., which has a large congregation. She is one of the few women ministers of the United Church of Canada to be named to town or city churches. She was ordained in 1941 and recently completed a course in Christian education at Union Theological Seminary, New York. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (GW-TOR-8D-9-JOG-P)
Physical Location: RNS RG 1, image no. P-2016; Presbyterian Historical Society, Philadelphia, PA
Related Item: Religious News Service Photographs, 1945-1982. --http://www.history.pcusa.org/collections/research-tools/guides-archival-collections/rns-rg-1
Identifier (local): RNS-RG1_P-2016
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:358763

Title: Youngsters view Bible film.
Description: Text transcribed from caption: YOUNGSTERS VIEW BIBLE FILM #P-2015 LOS ANGELES -- Youngsters from a Protestant mission church here view a movie which dramatizes a Bible story. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (DV-HOL-CAL-8D-9-JOG-P)
Physical Location: RNS RG 1, image no. P-2015; Presbyterian Historical Society, Philadelphia, PA
Related Item: Religious News Service Photographs, 1945-1982. --http://www.history.pcusa.org/collections/research-tools/guides-archival-collections/rns-rg-1
Identifier (local): RNS-RG1_P-2015
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:358762

Title: Non-alcoholic cocktail.
Description: Text transcribed from caption: NON-ALCOHOLIC COCKTAIL #P-2010 PHILADELPHIA -- Mrs. Blanch Pennington of Huntingdon, Pa., who promotes and encourages the wider use of non-alcoholic fruit drinks for the National Women’s Christian Temperance Union, gets ready to serve a fruit drink made according to her own recipe. One such is “Old Reliable,” consisting of three parts of grape juice to one part of ginger-ale, plus ice. Mrs. Pennington is pictured at the WCTU convention here. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (GR-PHIL-8D-9-JOG-P)
Physical Location: RNS RG 1, image no. P-2010; Presbyterian Historical Society, Philadelphia, PA
Related Item: Religious News Service Photographs, 1945-1982. --http://www.history.pcusa.org/collections/research-tools/guides-archival-collections/rns-rg-1
Identifier (local): RNS-RG1_P-2010
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:358761

Title: Kalamazoo likes its 'singspiration.'
Description: Text transcribed from caption: KALAMAZOO LIKES ITS ‘SINGSPIRATION’ #P-2007 KALAMAZOO, Mich. -- Summertime in Kalamazoo is “Singspiration” time--when hundreds of persons of all faiths gather in a public park of a Sunday night to sing oldtime hymns. Non-denominational in character, the “Singspiration” first proved a success during the war when it was started as a means of providing wholesome entertainment for soldiers off duty. Its success is based on a simple formula--lots of oldtime music, a little simple devotion, and no collection. In the photo above, three gray-haired ladies lift their voices in song. Selections often include “Rock of Ages,” “The Old Rugged Cross,” and “In the Garden.” (One of Three Photos) Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (RY-KAL-8D-9-JOG-P)
Physical Location: RNS RG 1, image no. P-2007; Presbyterian Historical Society, Philadelphia, PA
Related Item: Religious News Service Photographs, 1945-1982. --http://www.history.pcusa.org/collections/research-tools/guides-archival-collections/rns-rg-1
Identifier (local): RNS-RG1_P-2007
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:358760

Title: Oldest existing synagogue a national shrine.
Description: Text transcribed from caption: OLDEST EXISTING SYNAGOGUE A NATIONAL SHRINE #J-2011 NEWPORT, R.I. -- The oldest existing synagogue building in the country, the Touro Synagogue (above) has been declared a national historic site by the Department of the Interior. It was dedicated on Dec. 4, 1763, and named after the Rev. Isaac Touro, leader of the Jewish community here. Early members of the congregation included veterans of the American Revolution. In 1790 President George Washington delivered an address at the synagogue. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (JTH-RI-MES-3B-6-J)
Physical Location: RNS RG 1, image no. J-2011; Presbyterian Historical Society, Philadelphia, PA
Related Item: Religious News Service Photographs, 1945-1982. --http://www.history.pcusa.org/collections/research-tools/guides-archival-collections/rns-rg-1
Identifier (local): RNS-RG1_J-2011
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:358759

Title: Catholic Medical Missions.
Description: Text transcribed from caption: CATHOLIC MEDICAL MISSIONS #c-2017 NEW YORK -- Never before have mission demands been greater than today, both in the religious and in the medical field. At the headquarters here of the Catholic Medical Mission Board, medical supplies and equipment by the ton are sent out yearly to distant mission stations all over the world. Here one of the Daughters of Mary, Healthy of the Sick, explores the worlds of microscopic wonders. These nuns are preparing to establish schools abroad where native women will be trained as nurses, and will in turn instruct others. (One of a series) Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (BH-NY-MES-3B-6-C)
Physical Location: RNS RG 1, image no. C-2017; Presbyterian Historical Society, Philadelphia, PA
Related Item: Religious News Service Photographs, 1945-1982. --http://www.history.pcusa.org/collections/research-tools/guides-archival-collections/rns-rg-1
Identifier (local): RNS-RG1_C-2017
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:358758

Title: Street preacher in Carolina.
Description: Text transcribed from caption: STREET PREACHER IN CAROLINA #C-2004 BRYSON CITY, N.C. -- Father John A. O’Brien of the University of Notre Dame, well-known Catholic author, turns his talents to street-preaching. This is part of St. John’s Mission of Waynesville, N.C., which embraces eight counties where there are only 85 Catholics in the area the size of Ireland. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (AR-WAY-NC-8D-9-JOG-C)
Physical Location: RNS RG 1, image no. C-2004; Presbyterian Historical Society, Philadelphia, PA
Related Item: Religious News Service Photographs, 1945-1982. --http://www.history.pcusa.org/collections/research-tools/guides-archival-collections/rns-rg-1
Identifier (local): RNS-RG1_C-2004
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:358757

Title: Mission travel - 1946 style.
Description: Text transcribed from caption: MISSION TRAVEL - 1946 STYLE #S-2023 STOCKHOLM -- This photo shows twelve Swedish missionaries and their families prior to taking off by air from Stockholm for mission posts in the Congo. They are standing in front of the spacious plane purchased by the Swedish Free Church Association to meet modern demands for swift personnel transportation. This was the first flight of the new Gospel-serving plane. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (GO-ST-TFD-3B-6-W-M)
Physical Location: RNS RG 1, image no. S-2023; Presbyterian Historical Society, Philadelphia, PA
Related Item: Religious News Service Photographs, 1945-1982. --http://www.history.pcusa.org/collections/research-tools/guides-archival-collections/rns-rg-1
Identifier (local): RNS-RG1_2023
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:358756

Title: Cover children.
Physical Location: RNS RG 1, image no. 1963; Presbyterian Historical Society, Philadelphia, PA
Related Item: Religious News Service Photographs, 1945-1982. --http://www.history.pcusa.org/collections/research-tools/guides-archival-collections/rns-rg-1
Identifier (local): RNS-RG1_1963
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:358755

Title: Phillips Brooks statue in Boston.
Physical Location: RNS RG 1, image no. 1943; Presbyterian Historical Society, Philadelphia, PA
Related Item: Religious News Service Photographs, 1945-1982. --http://www.history.pcusa.org/collections/research-tools/guides-archival-collections/rns-rg-1
Identifier (local): RNS-RG1_1943
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:358754

Title: Eskimo choir.
Description: Text transcribed from caption: ESKIMO CHOIR #1938 AKLAVIK, Canada -- These Eskimo children are typical of the younger generation who have known the influence of Christianity since birth. They are members of the All Saints Anglican church in this Northwest Territory village which lies 200 miles above the Arctic Circle. (one of a series) Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (DRM-NWT-MES-3A-6-ROTO-A-E)
Physical Location: RNS RG 1, image no. 1938; Presbyterian Historical Society, Philadelphia, PA
Related Item: Religious News Service Photographs, 1945-1982. --http://www.history.pcusa.org/collections/research-tools/guides-archival-collections/rns-rg-1
Identifier (local): RNS-RG1_1938
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:358753

Title: The Hanging Church interior.
Physical Location: RNS RG 1, image no. 1923; Presbyterian Historical Society, Philadelphia, PA
Related Item: Religious News Service Photographs, 1945-1982. --http://www.history.pcusa.org/collections/research-tools/guides-archival-collections/rns-rg-1
Identifier (local): RNS-RG1_1923
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:358752

Title: Evangelical Lutheran Institute for the Deaf.
Physical Location: RNS RG 1, image no. 1915; Presbyterian Historical Society, Philadelphia, PA
Related Item: Religious News Service Photographs, 1945-1982. --http://www.history.pcusa.org/collections/research-tools/guides-archival-collections/rns-rg-1
Identifier (local): RNS-RG1_1915
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:358751

Title: Rabbi gets new Hungarian Army post.
Description: Text transcribed from caption: RABBI GETS NEW HUNGARIAN ARMY POST #1879 BUDAPEST -- Head of the newly-created office of Jewish chaplains of the Hungarian Army is Rabbi Ferenc Hevesi (left). First to hold the post, Rabbi Hevesi will have 12 chaplains under his direction, including his assistant, 1/Lt. Rabbi Benoe Morganstern (right). Chief task of the new office is to care for Jews returning from forced labor camps in Russia, as they have the status of soldiers and are entitled to demobilization, money and clothes. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (EZ-BU-MES-2D-J)
Physical Location: RNS RG 1, image no. 1879; Presbyterian Historical Society, Philadelphia, PA
Related Item: Religious News Service Photographs, 1945-1982. --http://www.history.pcusa.org/collections/research-tools/guides-archival-collections/rns-rg-1
Identifier (local): RNS-RG1_1879
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:358750

Title: National Religion and Labor Conference.
Description: Text transcribed from caption and notations on envelope: 1876 DETROIT, MICH. Overall crowd shot of people attending the National Religion and Labor Conference at Detroit, in the Rackham Memorial Building, Feb. 25-26, 1946 DETROIT, MICH. TSE. Det. Social Action Presb.
Physical Location: RNS RG 1, image no. 1876; Presbyterian Historical Society, Philadelphia, PA
Related Item: Religious News Service Photographs, 1945-1982. --http://www.history.pcusa.org/collections/research-tools/guides-archival-collections/rns-rg-1
Identifier (local): RNS-RG1_1876
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:358749

Title: Religion and labor leaders confer.
Description: Text transcribed from caption: RELIGION AND LABOR LEADERS CONFER 1875 DETROIT -- Catholics are among the leaders attending the National Religion and Labor Conference here where the two groups discussed mutual problems. Pictured above (left to right), are: the Rev. M. G. Pait, pastor of Ame [sic] Zion Church, Indianapolis, Ind.; John G. Ramsay, Columbus, Ohio, United Steel Workers of America, CIO; Rabbi Leon S. Elsberg, New York, Religion and Labor chairman of the Jewish Institute of Religion, and Thomas Morano, Jackson, Mich., Catholic, member of the Michigan branch of the Political Action Committee, CIO. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO BE-DET-MES-2D-C
Physical Location: RNS RG 1, image no. 1875; Presbyterian Historical Society, Philadelphia, PA
Related Item: Religious News Service Photographs, 1945-1982. --http://www.history.pcusa.org/collections/research-tools/guides-archival-collections/rns-rg-1
Identifier (local): RNS-RG1_1875
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:358748

Title: The fiddler and his Bible.
Description: Text transcribed from caption: senigo caption 1855 THE FIDDLER AND HIS BIBLE TUCSON, Ariz. -- At 75, Michael Cruise still finds the Bible a never-ending source of knowledge and inspiration. And with his ever-ready violin it is his constant companion. Cruise is the father of 14 children and 35 grandchildren. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO W-TUC-MES-3A-6-B-O-C
Physical Location: RNS RG 1, image no. 1855; Presbyterian Historical Society, Philadelphia, PA
Related Item: Religious News Service Photographs, 1945-1982. --http://www.history.pcusa.org/collections/research-tools/guides-archival-collections/rns-rg-1
Identifier (local): RNS-RG1_1855
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:358747

Title: A day in the life of a rabbi.
Description: Text transcribed from caption: A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A RABBI #1799 Once occupying a rented building on what is now South William Street, New York, the Shearith Israel (Remnant of Israel) Synagogue is an imposing structure of mixed classical architecture located on Central Park West. Dr. David de Sola Pool conducts services every morning and evening, and on the Sabbath he holds three services. Shearith Israel is an Orthodox synagogue, representing the most numerous branch of Jewry. Other Jewish groups are the conservative and reform, which differ in certain beliefs and practices, but preserve the essential features of Judaism. Congregation Shearith Israel, frequently referred to as the Spanish and Portuguese Synagogue, dates back to 1655 and is the oldest Jewish congregation in North America. (No.1 of a series Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (BH-NY-TFD-3-B-6-R-J)
Physical Location: RNS RG 1, image no. 1799; Presbyterian Historical Society, Philadelphia, PA
Related Item: Religious News Service Photographs, 1945-1982. --http://www.history.pcusa.org/collections/research-tools/guides-archival-collections/rns-rg-1
Identifier (local): RNS-RG1_1799
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:358746

Title: Reverend Michael O'Doherty.
Physical Location: RNS RG 1, image no. 1792; Presbyterian Historical Society, Philadelphia, PA
Related Item: Religious News Service Photographs, 1945-1982. --http://www.history.pcusa.org/collections/research-tools/guides-archival-collections/rns-rg-1
Identifier (local): RNS-RG1_1792
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:358745

Title: Problem in addition.
Description: Text transcribed from caption: PROBLEM IN ADDITION #1789 These calico-clad young Africans are intent on an arithmetic lesson in a mission schoolroom in Angola, Portuguese West Africa. Instead of paper and pencil, these barefooted youngsters are using slate and chalk to do their sums. (One of a Series) Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (MP-NY-8B-7-JOG-R)
Physical Location: RNS RG 1, image no. 1789; Presbyterian Historical Society, Philadelphia, PA
Related Item: Religious News Service Photographs, 1945-1982. --http://www.history.pcusa.org/collections/research-tools/guides-archival-collections/rns-rg-1
Identifier (local): RNS-RG1_1789
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:358744

Title: Orphan becomes China's first cardinal.
Description: Text transcribed from caption: ORPHAN BECOMES CHINA’S FIRST CARDINAL #1788 Thomas Cardinal Tien, shown here in the robes of his office, is the first Chinese to be elevated to the Sacred College of Cardinals, and the first non-Caucasian to receive the honor in the 1,900-year history of the Church. He entered a Catholic mission in China as a nine-year-old orphan and remained to study for the priesthood, eventually becoming Bishop of Tsingtao. Cardinal Tien is a member of the Society of the Divine Word, first of the order to receive the biretta. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (P.S.-CHI-MES-2C-6-C)
Physical Location: RNS RG 1, image no. 1788-A; Presbyterian Historical Society, Philadelphia, PA
Related Item: Religious News Service Photographs, 1945-1982. --http://www.history.pcusa.org/collections/research-tools/guides-archival-collections/rns-rg-1
Identifier (local): RNS-RG1_1788-A
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:358743

Title: Largest & smallest Bible.
Physical Location: RNS RG 1, image no. 1783; Presbyterian Historical Society, Philadelphia, PA
Related Item: Religious News Service Photographs, 1945-1982. --http://www.history.pcusa.org/collections/research-tools/guides-archival-collections/rns-rg-1
Identifier (local): RNS-RG1_1783
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:358742

Title: His words became battle cry of the Revolution.
Description: Text transcribed from caption: HIS WORDS BECAME BATTLE CRY OF THE REVOLUTION #1782 RICHMOND, Va. -- On March 23, 1775, Patrick Henry uttered his impassioned plea, “Give me Liberty, or give me death” -- words which became famed throughout the world as the creed of the American Revolution. Henry’s address was made in St. John’s Church, which still stands here. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (NY-MES-2D-6-O-D-A-E)
Physical Location: RNS RG 1, image no. 1782; Presbyterian Historical Society, Philadelphia, PA
Related Item: Religious News Service Photographs, 1945-1982. --http://www.history.pcusa.org/collections/research-tools/guides-archival-collections/rns-rg-1
Identifier (local): RNS-RG1_1782
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:358741

Title: Mrs. Luce joins Roman Catholic Church.
Description: Text transcribed from caption: MRS. LUCE JOINS ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH #1776 NEW YORK -- Mrs. Clare Boothe Luce, Connecticut Congresswoman and noted playwright, has become a Roman Catholic after taking five months of instruction from Msgr. Fulton J. Sheen. Formerly a Protestant Episcopalian, Mrs. Luce was received into the Church at St. Patrick’s Cathedral here. She is the wife of Henry R. Luce, editor of Time, Life and Fortune magazines and prominent Presbyterian layman. Mrs. Luce is the latest of a number of prominent converts to the Church. Senator Robert F. Wagner of New York, joined the Church in January. Another recent convert was Louis F. Budenz, former managing editor of The Daily Worker, Communist newspaper. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (PNI-NY-MES-2C-6-C)
Physical Location: RNS RG 1, image no. 1774; Presbyterian Historical Society, Philadelphia, PA
Related Item: Religious News Service Photographs, 1945-1982. --http://www.history.pcusa.org/collections/research-tools/guides-archival-collections/rns-rg-1
Identifier (local): RNS-RG1_1774
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:358740

Title: Hungarian Catholic political leader.
Description: Text transcribed from caption: HUNGARIAN CATHOLIC POLITICAL LEADER #1768 BUDAPEST -- Stephan Barankovic (rear, left), leader of the Hungarian Catholic Peoples Party, has a happy reunion with the Franciscans who sheltered him from the Nazis in their monastery here. The Peoples Party, only legal Catholic party in Hungary, recently named two delegates to the parliament. They were elected, however, on the Small Holders Party as the government did not give permission for the Peoples Party to organize in time to prepare its own ticket. The monks are (left to right), Fathers Gilbert, Navay and Denes. Second man in rear is Reuben H. Markham, American newspaper correspondent. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (EZ-BU-MES-2C-6-C)
Physical Location: RNS RG 1, image no. 1768; Presbyterian Historical Society, Philadelphia, PA
Related Item: Religious News Service Photographs, 1945-1982. --http://www.history.pcusa.org/collections/research-tools/guides-archival-collections/rns-rg-1
Identifier (local): RNS-RG1_1768
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:358739

Title: "Most important publication of 1946"
Description: Text transcribed from caption: “MOST IMPORTANT PUBLICATION OF 1946” #1759 NEW YORK -- Miss Elaine Weber, of Hollis, N.Y., reads the Revised Standard Version of the New Testament, first new translation of the Testament since the Standard Version of 1901. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (BH-NY-MES-2C-6-W-B)
Physical Location: RNS RG 1, image no. 1759; Presbyterian Historical Society, Philadelphia, PA
Related Item: Religious News Service Photographs, 1945-1982. --http://www.history.pcusa.org/collections/research-tools/guides-archival-collections/rns-rg-1
Identifier (local): RNS-RG1_1759
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:358738

Title: He got the Bible.
Description: Text transcribed from caption: HE GOT THE BIBLE #1754 -S OBERLIN, Ohio -- Some years ago Peter Craig was asked by his Sunday school teacher to bring a Bible to class. His surprising answer was that he would not “buy a Bible until my daddy writes one.” Today Peter Craig has a New Testament written by his father, for Dr. Clarence T. Craig, professor of New Testament languages and literature at the Graduate School of Theology here, was one of the group of scholars who worked on the translation of the Revised Standard Version of the New Testament. Photo above shows Dr. Craig (left) presenting his son with a copy of the new version. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (JT-CL-MES-2C-6-W-B)
Physical Location: RNS RG 1, image no. 1754; Presbyterian Historical Society, Philadelphia, PA
Related Item: Religious News Service Photographs, 1945-1982. --http://www.history.pcusa.org/collections/research-tools/guides-archival-collections/rns-rg-1
Identifier (local): RNS-RG1_1754
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:358737

Title: Unique clergy group.
Description: Text transcribed from caption: UNIQUE CLERGY GROUP #S-2024 FREEPORT, Long Island, N.Y. -- One of the most unique clergy groups in the country is the Freeport Inter-Faith Clergy Council, embracing Roman Catholic and Jewish clergymen as well as ministers of all Protestant White and Negro churches in the community. The Council has many achievements to its credit in promoting the common welfare of Freeport’s 23,000 population. Latest program is aimed at rallying all-faith support behind slum clearance plans. Shown at a meeting of the Council (clockwise from left): Rev. Hale B. Thompson, Bethel A.M.E. Church; Rev. J. S. Shaw, Church of the Nazarene; Father John J. Madden, Holy Redeemer R.C. Church; Rev. David G. Jaxheimer, Christ Lutheran Church; Rev. Gordon MacRury, Presbyterian Church; Rev. Romes G. Harris, Second Baptist Church; (shown addressing meeting) Capt. Fred Crossley, Salvation Army; and the Rev. Wesley Northridge Haines, First Baptist Church. Four other members of the Council - one Jewish, one Catholic and two Protestant - were not present at this meeting. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (BH-NY-TFD-3-B-6-W)
Creator Name(s): Haller, Ben (photographer)
Date Created: 1946
Name Subject(s): Religious News Service--Archives., Freeport Inter-faith Clergy Council (Freeport, N.Y.)
Topical Subject(s): Clergy--New York (State)--Freeport., Interdenominational cooperation--New York (State)--Freeport., Ecumenical movement--New York (State)--Freeport., African American clergy--New York (State)--Freeport.
Geographic subjects: New York (State), Freeport., New York (State), Freeport., New York (State), Freeport., New York (State), Freeport., Freeport (N.Y.), North and Central America--United States--New York--Nassau--Freeport
Physical Location: RNS RG 1, image no. S-2024; Presbyterian Historical Society, Philadelphia, PA
Related Item: Religious News Service Photographs, 1945-1982. --http://www.history.pcusa.org/collections/research-tools/guides-archival-collections/rns-rg-1
Identifier (local): RNS-RG1_S-2024
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:358735

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