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Title: India, 1936.
Date Created: 1936
Name Subject(s): Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. Board of Foreign Missions--Archives.
Topical Subject(s): Presbyterian Church--Missions--India., Public worship--India.
Geographic subjects: India., India., India., Asia--India
Physical Location: RG 223, Box 2, Folder 54; Presbyterian Historical Society, Philadelphia, PA
Related Item: United Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. Commission on Ecumenical Mission and Relations Photographs, c. 1850-1972.--https://www.history.pcusa.org/collections/research-tools/guides-archival-collections/rg-223
Identifier (local): rg223_b2_f54_09
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:339835

Title: India, circa 1950s.
Date Created: 1950, circa 1950s
Name Subject(s): Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. Board of Foreign Missions--Archives.
Topical Subject(s): Presbyterian Church--Missions--India., Public worship--India., Children--India.
Geographic subjects: India., India., India., India., Asia--India
Physical Location: RG 223, Box 2, Folder 60; Presbyterian Historical Society, Philadelphia, PA
Related Item: United Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. Commission on Ecumenical Mission and Relations Photographs, c. 1850-1972.--https://www.history.pcusa.org/collections/research-tools/guides-archival-collections/rg-223
Identifier (local): rg223_b2_f60_20
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:339681

Title: Rachel Kerr Johnson correspondence, 1881-1885.
Description: Primarily letters from Rachel and William to their children Mary and Eddie (Edwin) Johnson. Some letters written by daughter Jennie (Jane).
Creator Name(s): Johnson, Rachel Kerr, 1837-1888. (author), Kerr, Frank. (addressee), Johnson, William F., 1838-1926. (author), Kerr, David, Jr. (addressee), Kerr, Mary Swaney. (addressee), Johnson, Mary Ella, 1864- (addressee), Johnson, Jane Rex. (addressee), Johnson, Jane, 1870- (author)
Date Created: 1881-1885, 1881-1885, 1881
Name Subject(s): Johnson, Rachel Kerr, 1837-1888--Archives., Steubenville Female Seminary.
Topical Subject(s): Women in missionary work--India--19th century., Women missionaries--India--19th century., Evangelistic work--India.
Geographic subjects: India., India, 19th century., India, 19th century., India., Washington (D.C.), Allahabad (India), Hookstown (Pa.), Landour Cantonment (India), Steubenville (Ohio), North and Central America--United States--District of Columbia--Washington, Asia--India--Uttar Pradesh--Allahābād, North and Central America--United States--Beaver--Pennsylvania--Hookstown, Asia--India--Uttarakhand--Landour Cantonment, North and Central America--United States--Jefferson--Ohio--Steubenville
Physical Location: RG 392, Box 1, Folder 6; Presbyterian Historical Society, Philadelphia, PA
Related Item: Rachel Kerr Johnson Papers.--https://www.history.pcusa.org/collections/research-tools/guides-archival-collections/rg-392
Identifier (local): rg392_b1_f6
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:159355

Title: India, 1951.
Description: Text transcribed from caption: Family at worship. Christian Home.
Date Created: 1951
Name Subject(s): Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. Board of Foreign Missions--Archives.
Topical Subject(s): Presbyterian Church--Missions--India., Families--India., Worship--India., Religious education--Home training--India.
Geographic subjects: India., India., India., India., India., Asia--India
Physical Location: RG 223, Box 2, Folder 61; Presbyterian Historical Society, Philadelphia, PA
Related Item: United Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. Commission on Ecumenical Mission and Relations Photographs, c. 1850-1972.--https://www.history.pcusa.org/collections/research-tools/guides-archival-collections/rg-223
Identifier (local): rg223_b2_f61_04
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:339554

Title: Rachel Kerr Johnson correspondence, approximately 1854-1888.
Description: Includes clippings about: the death of William Johnson's brother and sister-in-law, Albert and Amanda, from 1857; the death of Rachel and William's son, Eddie (Edwin) Johnson; the death of William Johnson, ca. 1926; and the wedding of Jennie (Jane) Johnson, daughter of Rachel and William.
Creator Name(s): Johnson, Rachel Kerr, 1837-1888. (author), Kerr, Stella. (addressee), Kerr, Samuel. (addressee), Kerr, Mary Swaney. (addressee), Johnson, Jane, 1870- (author), Kerr, Frank. (addressee), Johnson, Mary Ella, 1864- (author)
Date Created: ca. 1854-1888, 1854
Name Subject(s): Johnson, Rachel Kerr, 1837-1888--Archives., Steubenville Female Seminary., Biddle University.
Topical Subject(s): Women in missionary work--India--19th century., Obituaries.
Geographic subjects: India., India, 19th century., Steubenville (Ohio), Firozabad (India), Hookstown (Pa.), Fatehpur (India : District), Mainpuri (India), North and Central America--United States--Jefferson--Ohio--Steubenville, Asia--India--Uttar Pradesh--Fīrozābād, North and Central America--United States--Beaver--Pennsylvania--Hookstown, Asia--India--Uttar Pradesh--Fatehpur, Asia--India--Uttar Pradesh--Mainpuri
Physical Location: RG 392, Box 1, Folder 8; Presbyterian Historical Society, Philadelphia, PA
Related Item: Rachel Kerr Johnson Papers.--https://www.history.pcusa.org/collections/research-tools/guides-archival-collections/rg-392
Identifier (local): rg392_b1_f8
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:158765

Title: Holy day in India.
Description: Text transcribed from caption: WIDE WORLD PHOTOS PLEASE CREDIT A-23685 (set of 2) HOLY DAY IN INDIA DELHI, INDIA - Here’s a close-up of Mohammedan worshippers at a mosque on the outskirts of this city during the Id [sic] festival. Some 90,000,000 Indians are of the Mohammedan faith. 1076-H-12/23/42-COR (FS) (43) 3.15P (SEE A-23684)
Creator Name(s): Wide World Photos, Inc. (publisher)
Date Created: 1942, December 23, 1942, December 23, 1942
Name Subject(s): Religious News Service--Archives.
Topical Subject(s): Muslims--India--New Delhi., Worship (Islam)--India--New Delhi., Prayer--India--New Delhi., ʻĪd al-Fiṭr--India--New Delhi., Fasts and feasts--Islam.
Geographic subjects: India, New Delhi., India, New Delhi., India, New Delhi., India, New Delhi., New Delhi (India), Asia--India--Delhi--New Delhi
Physical Location: RNS RG 1, image no. 4758; 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_4758
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:360435

Title: Native pastor of Kolhapur.
Description: Text transcribed from caption: Native pastor of Kolhapur. Rev. Shiveramjin Masaji, Indian delegate to Edinburgh, 1910.
Date Created: 1894
Name Subject(s): Wanless, W. J. (William James), Sir, 1865-1933--Archives.
Topical Subject(s): Missions--India--Kolhapur--19th century., Clergy--India--Kolhapur.
Geographic subjects: India, Kolhapur, 19th century., Kolhapur (India), Asia--India--Mahārāshtra--Kolhāpur, India, Kolhapur.
Physical Location: RG 92, Box 4, Folder 1; Presbyterian Historical Society, Philadelphia, PA
Related Item: Sir W. J. Wanless Papers, 1889-1963.--http://www.history.pcusa.org/collections/research-tools/guides-archival-collections/rg-92
Identifier (local): ds1461
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:5422

Title: India, 1951.
Description: Text transcribed from caption: Pastor greets new couple at their home. Christian Home.
Date Created: 1951
Name Subject(s): Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. Board of Foreign Missions--Archives.
Topical Subject(s): Presbyterian Church--Missions--India., Married people--India., Clergy--India.
Geographic subjects: India., India., India., India., Asia--India
Physical Location: RG 223, Box 2, Folder 62; Presbyterian Historical Society, Philadelphia, PA
Related Item: United Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. Commission on Ecumenical Mission and Relations Photographs, c. 1850-1972.--https://www.history.pcusa.org/collections/research-tools/guides-archival-collections/rg-223
Identifier (local): rg223_b2_f62_07
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:339910

Title: Eucharistic dance-drama.
Description: Text transcribed from caption: C-31835 EUCHARISTIC DANCE-DRAMA BOMBAY, India -- Dressed in the traditional garb of a holy man in India, Father George Proksch, S.V.D., is directing a 1,000-member dance team and 300-voice choir for a Eucharistic dance-drama to be presented during the 38th International Eucharistic Congress in Bombay (Nov. 28-Dec. 6.). At right is a rehearsal of “The Devil Tempts Eve,” a part of the presentation which will portray the deep significance of the Eucharist in Indian art-forms. Two performances are scheduled: Nov. 30 and Dec. 5 at Bombay’s Brabourne Stadium. Use of words, actions and dance are expected to convey the meaning of the Eucharist to many non-Christians. Father Proksch, 60, has been a Divine Word missionary in India for some 30 years, and has made numerous contributions to Hindu literature and Indian music. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (FRE-11C-64-NAB)
Creator Name(s): Society of the Divine Word. (publisher)
Date Created: 1964, November 1964, November 1964
Name Subject(s): Religious News Service--Archives., International Eucharistic Congress (38th : 1964 : Bombay, India), Proksch, George., Catholic Church--Missions--India--Mumbai., Catholic Church--Clergy., Society of the Divine Word.
Topical Subject(s): Clergy--India--Mumbai., Missionaries--India--Mumbai., Eucharistic congresses--India--Mumbai.
Geographic subjects: India, Mumbai., India, Mumbai., India, Mumbai., Mumbai (India), Asia--India--Mahārāshtra--Bombay
Physical Location: RNS RG 1, image no. C-31835; 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-31835
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:356566

Title: Rachel Kerr Johnson Papers.
Description: Born in February 1837, Rachel Kerr Johnson and her husband William F. (Will) Johnson served as Presbyterian missionaries in the northwestern provinces of India from 1860-1884. Upon their return to the United States, Rachel became a frequent speaker at women's missionary society meetings in western Pennsylvania, eastern Ohio, and northern West Virginia. She died in 1888 of injuries sustained in a buggy accident. The collection consists of correspondence from Rachel Kerr Johnson to her family members from 1856, her first year at the Female Seminary in Steubenville, Ohio, until 1888. Her letters reveal the dynamics of family relations and provide colorful descriptions and keen insight about India and mission life. The collection includes a few letters written by her husband Will (William F.) and daughters Mary (Mary Ella) and Jane (Jennie). View the collection guide to learn more.
Featured image: Rachel Kerr Johnson correspondence, 1886-1888.
Creator Name(s): Johnson, Rachel Kerr, 1837-1888., Johnson, William F., 1838-1926., Johnson, Mary Ella, 1864-, Johnson, Jane, 1870-
Date Created: 1854-1888, 1854
Name Subject(s): Johnson, Rachel Kerr, 1837-1888--Archives., Kerr, Frank., Kerr, Samuel., Kerr, Stella., Johnson, Edwin, 1865-1890., Biddle University., Steubenville Female Seminary.
Topical Subject(s): Missions--Presbyterian Church--India., Evangelistic work--India., Female seminaries--Ohio--Steubenville., Returned missionaries--Charlotte.--North Carolina, Women in missionary work--India--19th century., Women missionaries--India--19th century.
Geographic subjects: India., India., Ohio, Steubenville., Charlotte., North Carolina, India, 19th century., India, 19th century., India., Steubenville (Ohio), Asia--India, North America--United States--Ohio--Jefferson--Steubenville
Physical Location: RG 392; Presbyterian Historical Society, Philadelphia, PA
Related Item: Rachel Kerr Johnson Papers.--https://www.history.pcusa.org/collections/research-tools/guides-archival-collections/rg-392
Identifier (local): rg392
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:rg392

Title: High regard.
Creator Name(s): United Press International. (author)
Date Created: 1964, December 3, 1964, December 3, 1964
Name Subject(s): Religious News Service--Archives., International Eucharistic Congress (38th : 1964 : Bombay, India), Catholic Church--Clergy.
Topical Subject(s): Eucharistic congresses--India--Mumbai., Papal visits--India--Mumbai., Altars--India--Mumbai., Clergy--India--Mumbai.
Physical Location: RNS RG 1, image no. C-31890; 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-31890_02
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:356375

Title: Altar of Eucharistic Congress.
Description: Text transcribed from caption: C-31890 ALTAR OF EUCHARISTIC CONGRESS BOMBAY -- A picturesque photograph of the high altar of the 38th International Eucharistic Congress at Bombay. It dominated the great Oval in the center of the city where 250,000 greeted Pope Paul VI during his first appearance at the Congress. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (U-NY-12A-64-W)
Creator Name(s): United Press International. (publisher)
Date Created: 1964, December 3, 1964, December 3, 1964
Name Subject(s): Religious News Service--Archives., International Eucharistic Congress (38th : 1964 : Bombay, India), Catholic Church--Clergy.
Topical Subject(s): Eucharistic congresses--India--Mumbai., Papal visits--India--Mumbai., Altars--India--Mumbai., Clergy--India--Mumbai.
Geographic subjects: India, Mumbai., India, Mumbai., India, Mumbai., India, Mumbai., Mumbai (India), Asia--India--Mahārāshtra--Bombay
Physical Location: RNS RG 1, image no. C-31890; 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-31890
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:356581

Title: Eucharistic dance-drama to be performed at Bombay International Eucharistic Congress, November 30 and December 5.
Creator Name(s): Society of the Divine Word. (author), McHenry, John. (author)
Date Created: 1964, November 1964, November 1964
Name Subject(s): Religious News Service--Archives., International Eucharistic Congress (38th : 1964 : Bombay, India)
Topical Subject(s): Eucharistic congresses--India--Mumbai., Clergy--India--Mumbai., Missionaries--India--Mumbai., Dancers--India--Mumbai., Narrative in dance--India--Mumbai.
Physical Location: RNS RG 1, image no. C-31835; 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-31835_02
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:356362

Title: German bishops aid India.
Description: Text transcribed from caption: C-29843 GERMAN BISHOPS AID INDIA NEW DELHI -- Mrs. Indira Gandhi (center), daughter of Prime Minister Nehru, accepts a token gift of medical equipment from Father Frank Loesch of the Indo-German Social Service Society. The gift was symbolic of supplies donated by Misereor, overseas relief agency of the German hierarchy, for people in India’s North East Frontier region, the scene of the Chinese-Indian border war last year. Also shown is Father Ignatius Lobo, director of Indian Catholic Charities. To date, Misereor has given a total of $5,000,000 to aid Indian institutions and has arranged for technicians to initiate training programs in this country. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (D-ND-9A-63-RB)
Date Created: 1963
Name Subject(s): Religious News Service--Archives., Gandhi, Indira, 1917-1984., Misereor (Organization : Germany), Indo-German Social Service Society., Loesch, Frank., Lobo, Ignatius., Catholic Church--Clergy.
Topical Subject(s): Children of presidents--India--New Delhi., Clergy--India--New Delhi., International relief.--New Delhi., Politicians--India--New Delhi., Women politicians--India--New Delhi., Medical supplies--India--New Delhi.
Geographic subjects: India, New Delhi., India, New Delhi., New Delhi., India, New Delhi., India, New Delhi., India, New Delhi., New Delhi (India), Asia--India--Delhi--New Delhi
Physical Location: RNS RG 1, image no. C-29843; 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-29843
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:358056

Title: German bishops aid India.
Date Created: 1963
Name Subject(s): Religious News Service--Archives., Gandhi, Indira, 1917-1984., Misereor (Organization : Germany), Indo-German Social Service Society., Loesch, Frank., Lobo, Ignatius., Catholic Church--Clergy.
Topical Subject(s): Children of presidents--India--New Delhi., Clergy--India--New Delhi., International relief.--New Delhi., Politicians--India--New Delhi., Women politicians--India--New Delhi., Medical supplies--India--New Delhi.
Physical Location: RNS RG 1, image no. C-29843; 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-29843_02
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:357917

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