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Title: Troops search monastery.
Description: A Catholic Cistercian monk watches stoically as British soldiers move in to search Our Lady of Bethlehem Monastery at Portglenone in County Antrim. The troops reportedly picked up two priests from the monastery who were accompanying two jailbreakers in clerical garb. Sources in Belfast said the army believed that other revolutionaries may have been hiding in the monastery.
Creator Name(s): United Press International. (publisher)
Date Created: 1971, November 19, 1971, November 19, 1971
Name Subject(s): Religious News Service--Archives., Our Lady of Bethlehem Abbey., Cistercians--Northern Ireland--Antrim (County), Great Britain. Army
Topical Subject(s): Cistercian monasteries--Northern Ireland--Antrim (County)
Geographic subjects: Northern Ireland, Antrim (County), Northern Ireland, Antrim (County), Antrim (Northern Ireland : County), Belfast (Northern Ireland), Northern Ireland, 1968-1998., Europe--Northern Ireland--Mid and East Antrim--Portglenone
Physical Location: RNS RG 1, RT 1040, Box 149, image no. PC-42337; 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_PC-42337
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:149838

Title: Search spreads for missing rights workers.
Description: Text transcribed from caption: PC-31220 SEARCH SPREADS FOR MISSING RIGHTS WORKERS PHILADELPHIA, Miss. -- River dragging operations continued in the Philadelphia, Miss., area and a search spread to surrounding states a week after the disappearance of three young civil rights workers. As some 500 college students -- trained by the national Council of Churches and supervised in Mississippi by civil rights groups -- reached the state to operate over registration programs and “freedom schools,” the NCC announced it would enlist additional Protestant, Roman Catholic and Jewish clergymen and lawyers to assist and advise the young people. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (U-NY-6E-64-NBM)
Creator Name(s): United Press International. (publisher)
Date Created: 1964, June 27, 1964, June 27, 1964
Name Subject(s): Religious News Service--Archives., Mississippi Freedom Project., Mississippi Game & Fish Commission., United States. Federal Bureau of Investigation.
Topical Subject(s): Civil rights movements--United States., Missing persons--Mississippi--Philadelphia., Missing persons--Investigation--Mississippi--Philadelphia.
Geographic subjects: United States., Mississippi, Philadelphia., Mississippi, Philadelphia., Philadelphia (Miss.), Pearl River (Miss.)
Physical Location: RNS RG 1, Box 104, image no. PC-31220; 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_PC-31220
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:350281

Title: Indian baskets for church collections.
Description: Text transcribed from caption: C-30813 INDIAN BASKETS FOR CHURCH COLLECTIONS PHOENIX, Ariz. -- These bright, colorful baskets, made by Indian women at nearby reservations, are used in Sunday collections by St. Mary’s Catholic church in Phoenix. The sturdy baskets are made of ocotillo and other cactus plants in various intricate designs. Members of the parish’s St. Vincent de Paul Society also use the baskets for monthly collections outside the church to raise funds for work among the poor. Shown with the baskets is Leonard Damiani, a church usher and physical education director for St. Mary’s elementary school. The parish is run by the Franciscan Fathers who also serve Indian reservations in Arizona. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (HFU-PHO-4A-64-NAB)
Creator Name(s): Unger, Henry F. (photographer)
Date Created: 1964
Name Subject(s): Religious News Service--Archives., Damiani, Leonard., Catholic Church., St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church (Phoenix, Ariz.), Franciscans.
Topical Subject(s): Indian reservations--Arizona--Phoenix., Indigenous peoples--Arizona--Phoenix., Basketwork--Arizona--Phoenix., Collection boxes (Fund raising equipment)--Arizona--Phoenix.
Geographic subjects: Arizona, Phoenix., Arizona, Phoenix., Arizona, Phoenix., Arizona, Phoenix., Phoenix (Ariz.), Gila River Indian Reservation (Ariz.), North and Central America--United States--Arizona--Maricopa--Phoenix
Physical Location: RNS RG 1, Box 103, image no. C-30813; 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-30813
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:348397

Title: Cardinal Spellman stamps at Vatican Pavilion.
Description: Text transcribed from caption: C-30907 CARDINAL SPELLMAN STAMPS AT VATICAN PAVILION NEW YORK -- Two young visitors to the World’s Fair admire an exhibition of Church-associated stamps from the collection of Francis Cardinal Spellman, Archbishop of New York. Borrowed from the Spellman Philatelic Museum at Regis College, Weston, Mass., the stamps are being displayed at the Vatican Pavilion. The philatelic exhibit was arranged under the direction of Sister M. Fidelma, curator of the museum. Viewing the exhibit are Diana Lynn Rodriguez, 9, and Janice Susan Flynn, 8. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (IN-NY-4D-64-NAB)
Creator Name(s): Newman, Irving J. (photographer)
Date Created: 1964
Name Subject(s): Religious News Service--Archives., Rodriguez, Diana Lynn., Flynn, Janice Susan., New York World’s Fair (1964-1965 : New York, N.Y.), Cardinal Spellman Philatelic Museum--Stamp collections., Spellman, Francis, 1889-1967.
Topical Subject(s): Exhibitions--New York (State)--New York., Stamp collections--New York (State)--New York., Children--New York (State)--New York.
Geographic subjects: New York (State), New York., New York (State), New York., New York (State), New York., Queens (New York, N.Y.), Flushing Meadows-Corona Park (New York, N.Y.), North and Central America--United States--New York--New York
Physical Location: RNS RG 1, Box 103, image no. C-30907; 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-30907
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:348359

Title: Robert M. Craig.
Description: Rev. R. M. Craig, Superintendent of Mission School Work.
Date Created: ca. 1890-1910, 1890
Physical Location: RG 414; Presbyterian Historical Society, Philadelphia, PA
Related Item: Robert McKellar Craig (1854-1910) Biographical Vertical File.--https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/search/%22RG%20414%22%20AND%20%22Robert%20McKellar%20Craig%22?type=dismax
Identifier (local): ds1570
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:5892

Title: Portrait of John Redhead.
Description: Portrait of John Redhead.
Date Created: ca. 1960s, 1960
Name Subject(s): Redhead, John A.
Physical Location: RG 414, Series III; Presbyterian Historical Society, Philadelphia, PA
Related Item: John Agrippa Redhead (1905-) Biographical Vertical File.--https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/search/%22RG%20414%22%20AND%20%22John%20Agrippa%20Redhead%22?type=dismax
Identifier (local): ds5097
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:11096

Title: Photographer receives two Brotherhood Awards.
Description: Text transcribed from caption: PCN-30989 PHOTOGRAPHER RECEIVES TWO BROTHERHOOD AWARDS NEW YORK-Dr. Lewis Webster Jones, president of the National Conference of Christians and Jews (right) presents two Mass Media Brotherhood Award for outstanding service to better human relations to Gordon Parks, photographer for Life magazine. Mr. Parks is the first to win two of the awards in the same year. He was cited for an article and a series of photos appearing in Life, Aug. 16, 1963. His article, “Long Search for Pride,” dealt with racial prejudice. The photo series, “How It Feels to be Black,” interpreted the emotions of a Negro child. Brotherhood Awards in the fields of newspapers and magazines were presented by the NCCJ to five other winners and eleven recipients received Certificates of Recognition. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (NCCJ-5B-64-NAB)
Creator Name(s): National Conference of Christians and Jews. (photographer)
Date Created: 1964
Name Subject(s): Religious News Service--Archives., Parks, Gordon, 1912-2006., National Conference of Christians and Jews--Awards., Jones, Lewis Webster, 1899-1975.
Topical Subject(s): Award presentations--New York (State)--New York., Photojournalists--New York (State)--New York., African American photographers--New York (State)--New York., Race in mass media., African American artists--New York (State)--New York.
Geographic subjects: New York (State), New York., New York (State), New York., New York (State), New York., New York (State), New York., New York (N.Y.), North and Central America--United States--New York--New York
Physical Location: RNS RG 1, Box 103, image no. PCN-30989; 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_PCN-30989
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:348389

Title: Mormon Temple facade beckons fair visitors.
Description: Text transcribed from caption: P-30914 MORMON TEMPLE FACADE BECKONS FAIR VISITORS NEW YORK -- Towering pillars, columns and spires are located throughout the 646-acres of the New York World’s Fair, and among the most impressive is the front facade of the Mormon Temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at Salt Lake City, Utah. A large reflecting pool is in front of the tall structure, which is topped by a gold statue of the Angel Moroni. Dioramas, statuary and a twin theater are main features of the pavilion. A 15-minute film, “Man’s Search for Happiness,” is offered on a staggered schedule in both theaters. Except for minor finishing touches, the pavilion was ready for the Fair’s opening on April 22 and drew large crowds. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (RNS-NY-4D-64-NBM)
Creator Name(s): Gilbert Photo Service, Inc. (New York, N.Y.) (photographer), Sifford, Bruce. (photographer)
Date Created: 1964, April 23, 1964, April 23, 1964
Name Subject(s): Religious News Service--Archives., New York World’s Fair (1964-1965 : New York, N.Y.), Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints--Buildings., Moroni (Book of Mormon figure)--Statues.
Topical Subject(s): Buildings--New York (State)--New York., Exhibitions--New York (State)--New York.
Geographic subjects: New York (State), New York., New York (State), New York., Flushing Meadows-Corona Park (New York, N.Y.), Queens (New York, N.Y.), North and Central America--United States--New York--New York
Physical Location: RNS RG 1, Box 103, image no. P-30914; 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-30914
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:348372

Title: Church sponsors employment bureau.
Description: Text transcribed from caption: CHURCH SPONSORS EMPLOYMENT BUREAU #3319 CHICAGO -- To aid its returning servicemen--more than 700--to find jobs, the North Austin Lutheran church here has opened an employment bureau. Here the Rev. Fred W. Otterbein (left) interviews one of his parishioners, Charles G. Huebner, returned vet who saw service with the Signal Corps, and is seeking placement in the electronics or communications industry. Dr. Otterbein keynotes his interviews with shirt-sleeve informality and after learning the veteran’s qualifications gets in touch with one of the many companies cooperating with the bureau. The service also is open to any of the other 5,000 members of the congregation who are in search of jobs. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (AN-CHI-MES-4C-6-L-W)
Date Created: 1946
Name Subject(s): Religious News Service--Archives., Otterbein, Fred W., Huebner, Charles W.
Topical Subject(s): World War, 1939-1945--Veterans--United States., Clergy--Illinois--Chicago., Lutheran Church--Clergy., Employment agencies--Illinois--Chicago., Veterans--Illinois--Chicago.
Geographic subjects: United States., Illinois, Chicago., Illinois, Chicago., Illinois, Chicago., Chicago (Ill.), North and Central America--United States--Illinois--Cook--Chicago
Physical Location: RNS RG 1, image no. 3319; 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_3319
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:359326

Title: Rev. Willis Nazrey.
Date Created: 1855, ca. 1855-1982
Name Subject(s): Mother Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church (Philadelphia, Pa.), Nazrey, Willis--Portraits.
Topical Subject(s): African American Presbyterians--Pennsylvania--Philadelphia., African American clergy--Pennsylvania--Philadelphia.
Geographic subjects: Pennsylvania, Philadelphia., Pennsylvania, Philadelphia., Philadelphia (Pa.), North and Central America--United States--Pennsylvania--Philadelphia--Philadelphia
Physical Location: ARCHIVES 20-0926, Box 3; Presbyterian Historical Society, Philadelphia, PA
Related Item: Mother Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church (Philadelphia, Pa.) records, 1848-1982.--http://prestohost68.inmagic.com/Presto/content/Detail.aspx?ctID=Y2RiNWNkNzctNWJhOS00Zjk1LTk4ZTgtNDZmNGYyNGFhZGMx&rID=MTk3MzY=
Identifier (local): 20-0926_willis_nazrey
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:168830

Title: Unidentified pastor of Mother Bethel.
Date Created: 1855, ca. 1855-1982
Name Subject(s): Mother Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Topical Subject(s): African American Presbyterians--Pennsylvania--Philadelphia., African American clergy--Pennsylvania--Philadelphia.
Geographic subjects: Pennsylvania, Philadelphia., Pennsylvania, Philadelphia., Philadelphia (Pa.), North and Central America--United States--Pennsylvania--Philadelphia--Philadelphia
Physical Location: ARCHIVES 20-0926, Box 2; Presbyterian Historical Society, Philadelphia, PA
Related Item: Mother Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church (Philadelphia, Pa.) records, 1848-1982.--http://prestohost68.inmagic.com/Presto/content/Detail.aspx?ctID=Y2RiNWNkNzctNWJhOS00Zjk1LTk4ZTgtNDZmNGYyNGFhZGMx&rID=MTk3MzY=
Identifier (local): 20-0926_pastor
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:168832

Title: Mother Bethel group photo.
Date Created: 1960, ca. 1960s-1970s
Name Subject(s): Mother Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Topical Subject(s): African American Presbyterians--Pennsylvania--Philadelphia.
Geographic subjects: Pennsylvania, Philadelphia., Philadelphia (Pa.), North and Central America--United States--Pennsylvania--Philadelphia--Philadelphia
Physical Location: ARCHIVES 20-0926, Box 2; Presbyterian Historical Society, Philadelphia, PA
Related Item: Mother Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church (Philadelphia, Pa.) records, 1848-1982.--http://prestohost68.inmagic.com/Presto/content/Detail.aspx?ctID=Y2RiNWNkNzctNWJhOS00Zjk1LTk4ZTgtNDZmNGYyNGFhZGMx&rID=MTk3MzY=
Identifier (local): 20-0926_group
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:168834

Title: Japanese American incarceration during World War II
Description: Images of, and publications regarding, the incarceration of Japanese Americans during World War II. Includes the entirety of Frederick Thorne's "Japanese American forced removal and incarceration during World War II slide collection," a circa 1944 slide collection documenting life at Japanese American incarceration camps during World War II, including Manzanar War Relocation Center in California and Rohwer Relocation Center in Arkansas. Features images of imprisoned Japanese Americans as well as scenes of Presbyterian mission work in the camps. In 2023, description found in this digital collection was revised as part of ongoing effort to address harmful and offensive language. For more information, contact us at refdesk@history.pcusa.org.
Creator Name(s): Thorne, Frederick R. (photographer)
Date Created: ca. 1942
Name Subject(s): Manzanar War Relocation Center., Rohwer Relocation Center (Ark.)
Topical Subject(s): Japanese Americans--Missions., Japanese Americans--Forced removal and incarceration, 1942-1945., World War, 1939-1945--Concentration camps--United States., Japanese Americans--Forced removal and internment, 1942-1945.
Geographic subjects: Missions., United States., Rohwer (Ark.), Manzanar (Calif.), North and Central America--United States--California--Inyo--Manzanar, North and Central America--United States--Arkansas--Desha--Rohwer
Physical Location: ; Presbyterian Historical Society, Philadelphia, PA
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:slides_b34

Title: Rev. William H. Heard.
Description: Text transcribed from caption: William H. Heard, Thirty-First Pastor of Mother Bethel (1890-1892)
Date Created: 1855, ca. 1855-1982
Name Subject(s): Mother Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church (Philadelphia, Pa.), Heard, William H.--Portraits.
Topical Subject(s): African American Presbyterians--Pennsylvania--Philadelphia., African American clergy--Pennsylvania--Philadelphia.
Geographic subjects: Pennsylvania, Philadelphia., Pennsylvania, Philadelphia., Philadelphia (Pa.), North and Central America--United States--Pennsylvania--Philadelphia--Philadelphia
Physical Location: ARCHIVES 20-0926, Box 3; Presbyterian Historical Society, Philadelphia, PA
Related Item: Mother Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church (Philadelphia, Pa.) records, 1848-1982.--http://prestohost68.inmagic.com/Presto/content/Detail.aspx?ctID=Y2RiNWNkNzctNWJhOS00Zjk1LTk4ZTgtNDZmNGYyNGFhZGMx&rID=MTk3MzY=
Identifier (local): 20-0926_william_heard
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:168829

Title: Rev. John Douglas Bright, Sr.
Description: Text transcribed from caption: John Douglas Bright, Sr., Forty-Fifth Pastor of Mother Bethel (1950-1960)
Date Created: 1960, ca. 1960s
Name Subject(s): Mother Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church (Philadelphia, Pa.), Bright, John Douglas, Sr.--Portraits.
Topical Subject(s): African American Presbyterians--Pennsylvania--Philadelphia., African American clergy--Pennsylvania--Philadelphia.
Geographic subjects: Pennsylvania, Philadelphia., Pennsylvania, Philadelphia., Philadelphia (Pa.), North and Central America--United States--Pennsylvania--Philadelphia--Philadelphia
Physical Location: ARCHIVES 20-0926, Box 2; Presbyterian Historical Society, Philadelphia, PA
Related Item: Mother Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church (Philadelphia, Pa.) records, 1848-1982.--http://prestohost68.inmagic.com/Presto/content/Detail.aspx?ctID=Y2RiNWNkNzctNWJhOS00Zjk1LTk4ZTgtNDZmNGYyNGFhZGMx&rID=MTk3MzY=
Identifier (local): 20-0926_john_douglas_bright_sr
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:168825

Title: Rev. Joshua Woodlin.
Description: Text transcribed from caption: Albumen photograph of Joshua Woodlin by J.C. Chapman.
Creator Name(s): Chapman, J.C. (photographer)
Date Created: 1855, ca. 1855-1982
Name Subject(s): Mother Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church (Philadelphia, Pa.), Woodlin, Joshua--Portraits.
Topical Subject(s): African American Presbyterians--Pennsylvania--Philadelphia., African American clergy--Pennsylvania--Philadelphia.
Geographic subjects: Pennsylvania, Philadelphia., Pennsylvania, Philadelphia., Philadelphia (Pa.), North and Central America--United States--Pennsylvania--Philadelphia--Philadelphia
Physical Location: ARCHIVES 20-0926, Box 2; Presbyterian Historical Society, Philadelphia, PA
Related Item: Mother Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church (Philadelphia, Pa.) records, 1848-1982.--http://prestohost68.inmagic.com/Presto/content/Detail.aspx?ctID=Y2RiNWNkNzctNWJhOS00Zjk1LTk4ZTgtNDZmNGYyNGFhZGMx&rID=MTk3MzY=
Identifier (local): 20-0926_joshua_woodlin
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:168826

Title: Rev. Jeffrey N. Leath.
Description: Text transcribed from caption: Jeffrey N. Leath, Fifty-First Pastor of Mother Bethel (1993- )
Date Created: 1993, ca. 1993
Name Subject(s): Mother Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church (Philadelphia, Pa.), Leath, Jeffrey N.--Portraits.
Topical Subject(s): African American Presbyterians--Pennsylvania--Philadelphia., African American clergy--Pennsylvania--Philadelphia.
Geographic subjects: Pennsylvania, Philadelphia., Pennsylvania, Philadelphia., Philadelphia (Pa.), North and Central America--United States--Pennsylvania--Philadelphia--Philadelphia
Physical Location: ARCHIVES 20-0926, Box 2; Presbyterian Historical Society, Philadelphia, PA
Related Item: Mother Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church (Philadelphia, Pa.) records, 1848-1982.--http://prestohost68.inmagic.com/Presto/content/Detail.aspx?ctID=Y2RiNWNkNzctNWJhOS00Zjk1LTk4ZTgtNDZmNGYyNGFhZGMx&rID=MTk3MzY=
Identifier (local): 20-0926_jeffrey_leath
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:168278

Title: Rev. Richard Robinson.
Description: Text transcribed from caption: Richard Robinson, Twelfth Pastor of Mother Bethel (1855-1857)
Date Created: 1855, ca. 1855-1982
Name Subject(s): Mother Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Topical Subject(s): African American Presbyterians--Pennsylvania--Philadelphia., African American clergy--Pennsylvania--Philadelphia.
Geographic subjects: Pennsylvania, Philadelphia., Pennsylvania, Philadelphia., Philadelphia (Pa.), North and Central America--United States--Pennsylvania--Philadelphia--Philadelphia
Physical Location: ARCHIVES 20-0926, Box 3; Presbyterian Historical Society, Philadelphia, PA
Related Item: Mother Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church (Philadelphia, Pa.) records, 1848-1982.--http://prestohost68.inmagic.com/Presto/content/Detail.aspx?ctID=Y2RiNWNkNzctNWJhOS00Zjk1LTk4ZTgtNDZmNGYyNGFhZGMx&rID=MTk3MzY=
Identifier (local): 20-0926_richard_robinson
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:168827

Title: Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. African American Synods Collection
Description: The African American Synods Collection consists of the annual minutes of the synods of Atlantic, East Tennessee/Blue Ridge, Canadian, and Catawba; newsletters published by the synods of Atlantic and Catawba; and a small number of photographs of members of the synods of Atlantic and Catawba. View the collection guide to learn more. The entire physical collection has been digitized.
Featured image: Synod of Atlantic group photo.
Date Created: 1873, 1873-1988, 1873, 1988, 1873-1988
Name Subject(s): Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. Synod of Atlantic., United Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. Synod of Atlantic., Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. Synod of Blue Ridge., Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. Synod of East Tennessee., Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. Synod of Canadian., Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. Synod of Catawba., United Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. Synod of Catawba.
Topical Subject(s): African American women--Societies and clubs., African American Presbyterians--History--20th century., African American Presbyterians--Periodicals.
Geographic subjects: 20th century., North and Central America--United States
Physical Location: RG 395; Presbyterian Historical Society, Philadelphia, PA
Related Item: Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. African American Synods Collection, 1873-1988.--http://www.history.pcusa.org/collections/research-tools/guides-archival-collections/rg-395
Identifier (local): rg395
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:rg395

Title: Rachel Henderlite Papers
Description: Rachel Henderlite was a teacher, writer, ordained minister, and activist. In 1965, Henderlite was ordained by Hanover Presbytery as the first woman minister of the Presbyterian Church in the U.S. The collection includes photographs, audio and video recordings, a scrapbook, correspondence, lecture and sermon notes, speeches and writings, and publications. View the collection guide to learn more.
Featured image: Bishop Frederick D. Jordan congratulates Dr. Rachel Henderlite.
Creator Name(s): Henderlite, Rachel, 1905-1991. (creator)
Name Subject(s): Henderlite, Rachel, 1905-1991--Archives.
Topical Subject(s): Women clergy--United States., Presbyterian Church--Clergy--United States., Ordination of women--Presbyterian Church.
Geographic subjects: United States., United States., North and Central America--United States
Physical Location: RG 504; Presbyterian Historical Society, Philadelphia, PA
Related Item: Rachel Henderlite Papers, 1851-1993.--https://www.history.pcusa.org/collections/research-tools/guides-archival-collections/rg-504
Identifier (local): rg504
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:rg504

Title: Carroll R. Stegall Papers
Description: Carroll R. Stegall (1891-1965) was a missionary for the Executive Committee of Foreign Missions of the Presbyterian Church in the U.S. He worked at the Luebo and Lubondai mission stations in the Congo from 1915 to 1950. This collection consists of negatives and photographs of native people, missionaries, and the radio equipment Stegall used at Luebo in the 1930s. View the collection guide to learn more.
Featured image: Carroll R. Stegall with radio equipment.
Creator Name(s): Stegall, Carroll R. (Carroll Richard), 1891-1965. (creator)
Date Created: 1905, ca. 1905-1965, 1905, 1965
Name Subject(s): Stegall, Carroll R. (Carroll Richard), 1891-1965., American Presbyterian Congo Mission., Presbyterian Church in the U.S. Executive Committee of Foreign Missions.
Topical Subject(s): Missionaries--Congo (Democratic Republic), Missions--Congo (Democratic Republic)
Geographic subjects: Congo (Democratic Republic), Congo (Democratic Republic), Congo (Democratic Republic), Africa--Democratic Republic of the Congo--Kasaï-Occidental--Luebo, Africa--Democratic Republic of the Congo--Kasaï-Occidental--Lubondaye
Physical Location: RG 454; Presbyterian Historical Society, Philadelphia, PA
Related Item: Carroll R. Stegall Papers, circa 1905-1965.--http://www.history.pcusa.org/collections/research-tools/guides-archival-collections/rg-454
Identifier (local): rg454
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:crstegall

Title: Support Agency Photographs
Description: This collection consists of photographs from the Board of National Missions and its predecessor agencies used to document and promote the various missions carried out by the Board. Some of the images were used in brochures, exhibits, filmstrips, newsletters, and slide sets. Images represent schools, hospitals, community and neighborhood centers, mission and non-mission churches, missionaries and mission workers, and general assemblies. View the collection guide to learn more.
Featured image: Portland Oregon lumber camp, 1922.
Creator Name(s): United Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. Support Agency. (creator)
Date Created: 1870, 1870, 1982
Name Subject(s): United Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. Division of Mass Media., Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. Board of Home Missions. Educational Work., Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. Unit of Visual Aids., Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. Office of Visual Aids., United Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. Division of Mass Media.
Topical Subject(s): Presbyterian Church--Missions--Pictorial works., Home missions--United States--Pictorial works., Church buildings--United States--Pictorial works.
Geographic subjects: United States, United States, North and Central America--United States
Physical Location: RG 303; Presbyterian Historical Society, Philadelphia, PA
Related Item: United Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. Support Agency Photographs, ca. 1870-ca. 1982.--https://www.history.pcusa.org/collections/research-tools/guides-archival-collections/rg-303
Identifier (local): rg303
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:rg303

Title: Rev. George C. Whitfield.
Description: Text transcribed from caption: Rev. George C. Whitfield, twenty-fourth pastor of Mother Bethel (1877-1879).
Date Created: 1877, ca. 1877-1879
Name Subject(s): Mother Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church (Philadelphia, Pa.), Whitfield, George C.--Portraits.
Topical Subject(s): African American Presbyterians--Pennsylvania--Philadelphia., African American clergy--Pennsylvania--Philadelphia.
Geographic subjects: Pennsylvania, Philadelphia., Pennsylvania, Philadelphia., Philadelphia (Pa.), North and Central America--United States--Pennsylvania--Philadelphia--Philadelphia
Physical Location: ARCHIVES 20-0926, Box 3; Presbyterian Historical Society, Philadelphia, PA
Related Item: Mother Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church (Philadelphia, Pa.) records, 1848-1982.--http://prestohost68.inmagic.com/Presto/content/Detail.aspx?ctID=Y2RiNWNkNzctNWJhOS00Zjk1LTk4ZTgtNDZmNGYyNGFhZGMx&rID=MTk3MzY=
Identifier (local): 20-0926_george_whitfield
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:166890

Title: Rev. Theodore Gould.
Description: Text transcribed from caption: Theodore Gould, Twenty-Second and Thirty-Third Pastor of Mother Bethel (1873-1875 & 1895-1896)
Date Created: 1855
Name Subject(s): Mother Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church (Philadelphia, Pa.), Gould, Theodore--Portraits.
Topical Subject(s): African American Presbyterians--Pennsylvania--Philadelphia., African American clergy--Pennsylvania--Philadelphia.
Geographic subjects: Pennsylvania, Philadelphia., Pennsylvania, Philadelphia., Philadelphia (Pa.), North and Central America--United States--Pennsylvania--Philadelphia--Philadelphia
Physical Location: ARCHIVES 20-0926, Box 3; Presbyterian Historical Society, Philadelphia, PA
Related Item: Mother Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church (Philadelphia, Pa.) records, 1848-1982.--http://prestohost68.inmagic.com/Presto/content/Detail.aspx?ctID=Y2RiNWNkNzctNWJhOS00Zjk1LTk4ZTgtNDZmNGYyNGFhZGMx&rID=MTk3MzY=
Identifier (local): 20-0926_theodore_gould
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:168828

Title: Phineas Densmore Gurley Papers
Description: Phineas Gurley was born in 1816 in Hamilton, N.Y. Gurley served as chaplain of the United States Senate in 1858 and as moderator of the General Assembly in 1867. He is perhaps best remembered for having been the pastor in attendance at the deathbed of Abraham Lincoln and for the sermon he preached at the President's funeral. The Phineas Densmore Gurley Papers include photographs, correspondence, and manuscript sermons, including a facsimile and transcript of "Faith in God," the sermon Gurley preached at the funeral of Abraham Lincoln, and a transcript of the sermon he preached at the funeral of Lincoln's young son, William. View the collection guide to learn more. The entire physical collection has been digitized.
Featured image: Portrait of Reverend Phineas D. Gurley. Photographed byJohn Goldin and Company, 1867.
Creator Name(s): Gurley, P. D. (Phineas Densmore), 1816-1868. (creator)
Date Created: 1837-1867, 1837
Name Subject(s): Gurley, P. D. (Phineas Densmore), 1816-1868., Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865., Presbyterian Church in the U. S. A. (Old School). General Assembly (79th : 1867 : Cincinnati, Ohio), Presbyterian Church in the U. S. A. (Old School). General Assembly. Moderator (1867-1868 : Gurley), F Street Presbyterian Church (Washington, D.C.)
Geographic subjects: North and Central America--United States
Physical Location: RG 329; Presbyterian Historical Society, Philadelphia, PA
Related Item: Phineas Densmore Gurley Papers, 1837-1867.--http://www.history.pcusa.org/collections/research-tools/guides-archival-collections/rg-329
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:gurley

Title: William M. Baird Papers
Description: The Rev. Dr. William M. Baird and his wife, Annie Laurie Adams Baird, were appointed to the Chosen (Korea) Mission in 1890 by the Board of Foreign Missions of the Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. From 1891 until 1897, they served at the Seoul, Fusan, and Taiku stations. In 1897, Baird was appointed president of the Pyengyang Academy and Union Christian College (also known as Sungsil Haktang and later Sungsil Taehak), a position that he held until his death in 1931. The William M. Baird Papers, 1885-1951 (bulk 1885-1931), consist of Baird's diaries, correspondence, reports, photographs, clippings and miscellaneous items. View the collection guide to learn more. The entire physical collection has been digitized.
Featured image: First All-Korea Presbytery Meeting, 1907.
Creator Name(s): Baird, William M. (William Martyn), 1862-1931. (creator)
Date Created: 1885, 1885-1951, 1885, 1951, 1885-1951
Name Subject(s): Baird family., Baird, Annie Laurie Adams, 1864-1916., Baird, William M. (William Martyn), 1862-1931., Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. Board of Foreign Missions., Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. Chosen Mission., Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. Korea Mission., Pyengyang Academy., Sungsil Taehak (Seoul, Korea), Sungsil Haktang (Pʻyŏngyang, Korea)
Topical Subject(s): Universities and colleges--Korea., Missionaries--Korea., Missions--Educational work--Korea., Presbyterian Church--Missions--Korea., Schools--Korea.
Geographic subjects: Korea., Korea., Korea., Korea., Korea., Pyongyang (Korea), Asia--North Korea, Asia--South Korea
Physical Location: RG 173; Presbyterian Historical Society, Philadelphia, PA
Related Item: William M. Baird Papers, 1885-1951.--https://www.history.pcusa.org/collections/research-tools/guides-archival-collections/rg-173
Identifier (local): rg173_william_baird
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:rg173

Title: Belle Hawkes Papers
Description: Born as Sarah Belknap Sherwood, Belle Hawkes was appointed to the Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. East Persia Mission in 1883. In 1884, she married the Reverend James W. Hawkes, also of the East Persia Mission. Stationed in Hamadān for 36 years, she ministered to the needs of Armenian, Jewish, and Muslim women and children. Her home became a center of missionary service and hospitality to the flow of travelers between Tehran and Baghdad. She died in service in 1919. The collection consists primarily of Belle Hawkes' outgoing correspondence addressed to her family during her years in Hamadān, and her diaries. It also contains photographs of the East Persia missionaries, including Belle herself. View the collection guide to learn more.
Featured image: Belle Hawkes on her pet horse.
Creator Name(s): Hawkes, Belle, 1854-1919. (creator), Hawkes, James W. (creator)
Name Subject(s): Hawkes, Belle, 1854-1919--Archives., Hawkes, Belle, 1854-1919--Diaries., Hawkes, James W., Sherwood, Margaret Pollock, 1864-1955.
Topical Subject(s): Women missionaries--Iran., Missionaries--Iran., Women missionaries--Iran--Diaries.
Geographic subjects: Iran., Iran., Iran, Asia--Iran--Hamadān--Hamadān, Iran
Physical Location: RG 116; Presbyterian Historical Society, Philadelphia, PA
Related Item: Belle Hawkes Papers.--https://www.history.pcusa.org/collections/research-tools/guides-archival-collections/rg-116
Identifier (local): rg116
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:rg116

Title: Sheldon Jackson Papers
Description: Sheldon Jackson (1834-1909) founded churches and missions throughout the West and Alaska. He was named U.S. General Agent for Education in Alaska in 1885. This collection includes Sheldon Jackson's journals, correspondence, and photographs relating to Jackson's work for the Board of National Missions in the West until 1877 and then in Alaska, and his personal mission to make the Presbyterian Church and U.S. government aware of problems in Alaska. Digitization funded by the Alaska Library Network and the National Historical Publications & Records Commission (NHPRC). View the collection guide to learn more.
Featured image: Group of Alaska Native girls.
Creator Name(s): Jackson, Sheldon, 1834-1909. (creator)
Name Subject(s): Jackson, Sheldon, 1834-1909.
Topical Subject(s): Presbyterian Church--Missions--Alaska., Indians of North America Missions--Educational work., Missionaries--West (U.S.), Missionaries--Alaska., Pioneers--Alaska., Reindeer--Alaska., Education--Alaska., Home missions--West (U.S.), Home missions--Alaska., Indians of North America--West (U.S.), Indians of North America--Alaska., Frontier and pioneer life--Alaska.
Geographic subjects: Alaska., West (U.S.), Alaska., Alaska., Alaska., Alaska., West (U.S.), Alaska., West (U.S.), Alaska., Alaska, North and Central America--United States--Alaska, Alaska.
Physical Location: RG 239; Presbyterian Historical Society, Philadelphia, PA
Related Item: Sheldon Jackson Papers, 1855-1909.--http://www.history.pcusa.org/collections/research-tools/guides-archival-collections/rg-239
Identifier (local): rg239
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:sheldon_jackson

Title: Millican Family Papers
Description: Correspondence, biographical materials, and photographs documenting the Millican family's missionary experiences in China, and to a lesser extent in the Philippines, emphasizing the difficulties of their work during the Sino-Japanese War of the late 1930s and during the post-World War II years. Edith Millican's correspondence documents medical work in China during and after World War II, giving insight into the training and experiences of, and opportunities for, American women doctors. Also included are photographs documenting Edith Millican's time serving the Board of National Missions as a physician in New Mexico. View the collection guide to learn more. The entire collection has been digitized.
Featured image: Aimee and Frank Millican just before going to China, 1907.
Creator Name(s): Millican family. (creator)
Date Created: 1900-1984, 1902-1984, 1900, 1984, 1902-1984
Name Subject(s): Millican, Frank R., 1883-1961., Millican, Aimee Boddy, 1884-1974., Millican, Edith F., 1914-1985., Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. Board of Foreign Missions., Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. China Mission., Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. Philippine Mission., Christian Literature Society for China., Chenhsien Hospital (Hunan, China), Embudo Presbyterian Hospital (Embudo, N.M.), Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. Board of National Missions.
Topical Subject(s): Presbyterian Church--Missions--New Mexico., Missions--Educational work--China., Evangelistic work--China., Presbyterian Church--Missions--China., Presbyterian Church--Missions--Philippines., Religious literature--Distribution--China., Missions, Medical--China., Women physicians--China., Religious broadcasting--China., Religious broadcasting--Philippines., Sino-Japanese Conflict, 1937-1945.
Geographic subjects: New Mexico., Asia--China, Asia--Philippines, China., Philippines., North and Central America--United States--New Mexico
Physical Location: RG 199; Presbyterian Historical Society, Philadelphia, PA
Related Item: Millican Family Papers, 1900-1984.--https://www.history.pcusa.org/collections/research-tools/guides-archival-collections/rg-199
Identifier (local): rg199_millican_family
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:rg199

Title: Vass Family Papers
Description: Three generations of the Vass family served the Presbyterian Church in the United States and the Congo during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Vass III's wife (and daughter of medical missionary Eugene R. Kellersberger), Winifred Kellersberger (1917-2010), also served with her husband. This collection includes photographic prints, glass and film negatives, and lantern slides primarily documenting Vass II in the Congo, the American Presbyterian Congo Mission (APCM), the S.S. Samuel N. Lapsley I and II, the Congo's indigenous villages and peoples, and Belgian atrocities. View the collection guide to learn more.
Featured image: L.C. Vass and Mr. and Mrs. Crowley seated with birds, ca. 1898.
Creator Name(s): Vass, L. C. (Lachlan Cumming), 1831-1896. (creator), Vass, Lachlan Cumming, 1872-1962. (creator), Vass, Winifred Kellersberger, 1917-2010. (creator)
Date Created: 1860, ca. 1860s-1999, 1860, 1999
Name Subject(s): Vass, L. C. (Lachlan Cumming), 1831-1896., Vass, Lachlan C., 1915-2010., Vass, Lachlan Cumming, 1872-1962., Vass, Winifred Kellersberger, 1917-2010., American Presbyterian Congo Mission., Samuel N. Lapsley I (Ship), Samuel N. Lapsley II (Ship)
Topical Subject(s): Presbyterian Church--Missions--Congo (Democratic Republic)--20th century., Presbyterian Church--Southern States--19th century., Missionaries--Congo (Democratic Republic)--20th century., Women missionaries--Congo (Democratic Republic)--20th century., Atrocities--Congo (Democratic Republic)
Geographic subjects: Congo (Democratic Republic), 20th century., Southern States, 19th century., Congo (Democratic Republic), 20th century., Congo (Democratic Republic), 20th century., Congo (Democratic Republic), Africa--Democratic Republic of the Congo, Congo (Democratic Republic)
Physical Location: RG 476; Presbyterian Historical Society, Philadelphia, PA
Related Item: Vass Family Papers, circa 1860s-1999.--http://www.history.pcusa.org/collections/research-tools/guides-archival-collections/rg-476
Identifier (local): rg476
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:vass

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