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Title: Dramatize plight of refugees.
Description: Dressed in robes symbolizing death, members of a group called Americans for Bangla Desh carry simulated body bags during a demonstration near the United Nations in New York.
Creator Name(s): Tower News Service (New York, N.Y.) (publisher)
Date Created: 1971, circa October 27, 1971
Name Subject(s): Religious News Service--Archives., Americans for Bangla Desh., United Nations.
Topical Subject(s): Demonstrations--New York (State)--New York., Refugees--Bangladesh., Refugees--India., Refugee camps--India.
Geographic subjects: New York (State), New York., Bangladesh., India., India., New York (N.Y.), Bangladesh, Revolution, 1971., North and Central America--United States--New York--New York--New York
Physical Location: RNS RG 1, RT 1040, Box 149, image no. PC-42269; 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-42269
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:149862

Title: Dramatize plight of refugees.
Description: Dressed in robes symbolizing death, members of a group called Americans for Bangla Desh carry simulated body bags during a demonstration near the United Nations in New York.
Physical Location: RNS RG 1, RT 1040, Box 149, image no. PC-42269; Presbyterian Historical Society, Philadelphia, PA
Identifier (local): RNS-RG1_PC-42269
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:150214

Title: Aiding refugees in Laos.
Description: On a hill above the refugee village of Phucum in northern Laos, the Rev. Don Scott discusses possibilities for emergency relief with a camp medic. The village, which has 4,200 Meo refugees -- almost all women and children -- has already been moved three times as fighting drew near.
Physical Location: RNS RG 1, RT 1040, Box 149, image no. P-42347; Presbyterian Historical Society, Philadelphia, PA
Identifier (local): RNS-RG1_P-42347
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:150209

Title: Aiding refugees in Laos.
Description: On a hill above the refugee village of Phucum in northern Laos, the Rev. Don Scott discusses possibilities for emergency relief with a camp medic. The village, which has 4,200 Meo refugees -- almost all women and children -- has already been moved three times as fighting drew near.
Creator Name(s): Bray, Bill. (photographer)
Date Created: 1971
Name Subject(s): Religious News Service--Archives., World Vision Canada., Scott, Don.
Topical Subject(s): Vietnam War, 1961-1975--Laos., Church work with refugees--Laos., Hmong (Asian people)--Laos., Refugee camps--Laos.
Geographic subjects: Laos., Laos., Laos., Laos., Laos, Vietnam., Laos, 20th century., Asia--Laos
Physical Location: RNS RG 1, RT 1040, Box 149, image no. P-42347; 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-42347
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:150057

Title: Refugees from leftist rebellion.
Creator Name(s): United Press International. (author)
Date Created: 1964
Name Subject(s): Religious News Service--Archives., Catholic Church--Missions--Congo (Democratic Republic)--Kwilu (Sub-Region)
Topical Subject(s): Evacuation of civilians--Congo (Democratic Republic), Missionaries--Congo (Democratic Republic)
Physical Location: RNS RG 1, image no. PC-30541; 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-30541_02
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:353633

Title: Refreshment stand for refugees.
Description: Text transcribed from caption: P-31649 REFRESHMENT STAND FOR REFUGEES GARO HILLS, India -- Refugees entering a new settlement area in the Garo Hills region of India for refreshments at a roadside stand. The World Council of Churches has appealed to its member denominations for $60,000 to help the National Christian Council of India aid thousands of refugees in the area. In addition to material aid distribution, the NCCI program provides medical help and emergency shelters for the refugees. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (2-NY-10A-64-NBM)
Physical Location: RNS RG 1, image no. P-31649; 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-31649
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:356749

Title: Refreshment stand for refugees.
Description: Alternate caption.
Creator Name(s): World Council of Churches. (author)
Date Created: 1964
Name Subject(s): Religious News Service--Archives., National Christian Council of India., World Council of Churches.
Topical Subject(s): Emergency food supply--India--Gāro Hills., Food relief--India--Gāro Hills., Humanitarian assistance--India--Gāro Hills., Church work with refugees--India--Gāro Hills., Refugees--India--Gāro Hills.
Physical Location: RNS RG 1, image no. P-31649; 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-31649_02
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:356482

Title: Refreshment stand for refugees.
Description: Text transcribed from caption: P-31649 REFRESHMENT STAND FOR REFUGEES GARO HILLS, India -- Refugees entering a new settlement area in the Garo Hills region of India for refreshments at a roadside stand. The World Council of Churches has appealed to its member denominations for $60,000 to help the National Christian Council of India aid thousands of refugees in the area. In addition to material aid distribution, the NCCI program provides medical help and emergency shelters for the refugees. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (2-NY-10A-64-NBM)
Creator Name(s): World Council of Churches. (publisher)
Date Created: 1964
Name Subject(s): Religious News Service--Archives., National Christian Council of India., World Council of Churches.
Topical Subject(s): Emergency food supply--India--Gāro Hills., Food relief--India--Gāro Hills., Humanitarian assistance--India--Gāro Hills., Church work with refugees--India--Gāro Hills., Refugees--India--Gāro Hills.
Geographic subjects: India, Gāro Hills., India, Gāro Hills., India, Gāro Hills., India, Gāro Hills., India, Gāro Hills., Gāro Hills (India), Asia--India--Meghālaya
Physical Location: RNS RG 1, image no. P-31649; 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-31649
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:356606

Title: Chaplain to refugees.
Description: Text transcribed from caption: C-29907 CHAPLAIN TO REFUGEES MACAO -- Refugees from Communist China can count on Spanish-born Father Luis Ruiz, S.J., to help them when they arrive in the Portuguese enclave of Macao. Known as “The chaplain to the refugees,” the Jesuit maintains a villa called Casa Ricci where his door is always open to those in need. He talks here with an old Chinese woman who came to him for funds to start a fruit business. Called “Lui Sam Fu” by the refugees, Father Ruiz was a missionary in China before the Reds took over. Since 1951 he has aided thousands of refugees from behind the “Bamboo Curtain.” Last year 10,801 persons registered at Casa Ricci. The exodus to Macao will continue, Father Ruiz says, “as long as people do not find more food and liberty in Red China.” Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (U-NY-9C-63-RB)
Creator Name(s): United Press International. (publisher)
Date Created: 1963
Name Subject(s): Religious News Service--Archives., Catholic Church--Clergy., Jesuits., Ruiz, Luis., Casa Ricci (Macau, China), Catholic Church--Missions--China.
Topical Subject(s): Clergy--China--Macau (Special Administrative Region), Missionaries--China--Macau (Special Administrative Region), Church work with refugees--China--Macau (Special Administrative Region)
Geographic subjects: China, Macau (Special Administrative Region), China, Macau (Special Administrative Region), China, Macau (Special Administrative Region), Macau., Macau (China : Special Administrative Region), Asia--Macau--Macau
Physical Location: RNS RG 1, image no. C-29907; 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-29907
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:358065

Title: Chaplain to refugees.
Description: Text transcribed from caption: C-29907 CHAPLAIN TO REFUGEES MACAO -- Refugees from Communist China can count on Spanish-born Father Luis Ruiz, S.J., to help them when they arrive in the Portuguese enclave of Macao. Known as “The chaplain to the refugees,” the Jesuit maintains a villa called Casa Ricci where his door is always open to those in need. He talks here with an old Chinese woman who came to him for funds to start a fruit business. Called “Lui Sam Fu” by the refugees, Father Ruiz was a missionary in China before the Reds took over. Since 1951 he has aided thousands of refugees from behind the “Bamboo Curtain.” Last year 10,801 persons registered at Casa Ricci. The exodus to Macao will continue, Father Ruiz says, “as long as people do not find more food and liberty in Red China.” Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (U-NY-9C-63-RB)
Physical Location: RNS RG 1, image no. C-29907; 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-29907
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:358275

Title: Refugees arrive on CWS airlift.
Description: The Bushka family, a Muslim refugee family from Albania, arrives in New York with the aid of the Church World Service's special airlift.
Creator Name(s): Church World Service. (publisher)
Date Created: 1954, October 26, 1954, October 26, 1954
Name Subject(s): Religious News Service--Archives., Church World Service.
Topical Subject(s): Church work with refugees--New York (State)., Refugee families--Albania., Refugee families--Albania., Muslim families--Albania.
Geographic subjects: New York (State)., Albania., Albania., Albania., New York (State), Albania., North and Central America--United States--New York, Europe--Albania
Physical Location: RNS RG 1, RT 1040, Box 50, image no. P-16781; 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-16781
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:146980

Title: Refugees arrive on CWS airlift.
Description: The Bushka family, a Muslim refugee family from Albania, arrives in New York with the aid of the Church World Service's special airlift.
Physical Location: RNS RG 1, RT 1040, Box 50, image no. P-16781; Presbyterian Historical Society, Philadelphia, PA
Identifier (local): RNS-RG1_P-16781
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:147343

Title: Aiding refugees in Laos, alternative caption.
Creator Name(s): Bray, Bill. (author)
Date Created: 1971
Name Subject(s): Religious News Service--Archives., World Vision Canada., Scott, Don.
Topical Subject(s): Vietnam War, 1961-1975--Laos., Church work with refugees--Laos., Hmong (Asian people)--Laos., Refugee camps--Laos.
Geographic subjects: Laos., Laos., Laos., Laos., Laos, Vietnam., Laos, 20th century., Asia--Laos
Physical Location: RNS RG 1, RT 1040, Box 149, image no. P-42347; 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-42347_02
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:149729

Title: Southern Baptists Active in Resettling Cuban Refugees.
Description: A boatload of Cuban refugees arrives at Key West, Fla.
Creator Name(s): Obregón, Paul. (photographer)
Date Created: 1980
Name Subject(s): Religious News Service--Archives., Southern Baptist Convention.
Topical Subject(s): Mariel Boatlift, 1980., Boat people--Cuba., Boat people--Cuba., Boat people--Florida--Key West., Refugees--Press coverage--Florida--Key West.
Geographic subjects: Cuba., Cuba., Florida, Key West., Florida, Key West., Key West (Fla.), North and Central America--United States--Monroe--Florida--Key West
Physical Location: RNS RG 1, RT 1054, Box 52A, image no. P-53616; 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-53616-01
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:147086

Title: Cuban refugees get helping hand in Peru.
Description: A Cuban youngster eagerly reaches for a platter of food from a Red Cross volunteer at a refugee camp near Lima, Peru.
Creator Name(s): Wide World Photos, Inc. (publisher)
Date Created: 1980, April 20, 1980
Name Subject(s): Religious News Service--Archives., International Committee of the Red Cross--Peru--Lima.
Topical Subject(s): Refugee children--Cuba., Refugee children--Peru--Lima., Refugees--Peru--Lima., Refugee camps--Peru--Lima., Food relief--Peru--Lima.
Geographic subjects: Peru, Lima., , , , , , , , , , , Cuba., , , Peru, , , Peru, Lima., , Peru, Lima., , Peru, Lima., , , , , Lima (Peru), , , , South America--Peru--------Lima--Lima----, ------------
Physical Location: RNS RG 1, RT 1054, Box 52, image no. PC-53556; 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-53556
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:148508

Title: Southern Baptists Active in Resettling Cuban Refugees.
Description: A boatload of Cuban refugees arrives at Key West, Fla.
Physical Location: RNS RG 1, RT 1054, Box 52, image no. P-53616; Presbyterian Historical Society, Philadelphia, PA
Identifier (local): RNS-RG1_P-53616-01
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:147348

Title: Southern Baptists Active in Resettling Cuban Refugees.
Description: Tearful reunion of Cuban refugees in Key West, Fla.
Creator Name(s): Obregón, Paul. (photographer)
Date Created: 1980
Name Subject(s): Religious News Service--Archives., Southern Baptist Convention.
Topical Subject(s): Mariel Boatlift, 1980., Boat people--Cuba., Boat people--Cuba., Boat people--Florida--Key West., Refugees--Press coverage--Florida--Key West.
Geographic subjects: Cuba., Cuba., Florida, Key West., Florida, Key West., Key West (Fla.), North and Central America--United States--Monroe--Florida--Key West
Physical Location: RNS RG 1, RT 1054, Box 52A, image no. P-53616; 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-53616-02
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:146977

Title: Southern Baptists Active in Resettling Cuban Refugees.
Description: Tearful reunion of Cuban refugees in Key West, Fla.
Physical Location: RNS RG 1, RT 1054, Box 52, image no. P-53616; Presbyterian Historical Society, Philadelphia, PA
Identifier (local): RNS-RG1_P-53616-02
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:147349

Title: Dramatize plight of refugees, press release.
Creator Name(s): Minkin, Steve. (author), Americans for Bangla Desh. (publisher)
Date Created: 1971, October 27, 1971, October 27, 1971
Name Subject(s): Religious News Service--Archives., Americans for Bangla Desh., United Nations.
Topical Subject(s): Demonstrations--New York (State)--New York., Refugees--Bangladesh., Refugees--India., Refugee camps--India.
Geographic subjects: New York (State), New York., Bangladesh., India., India., New York (N.Y.), Bangladesh, Revolution, 1971., North and Central America--United States--New York--New York--New York
Physical Location: RNS RG 1, RT 1040, Box 149, image no. PC-42269; 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-42269_02
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:149670

Title: Tampa Protestant center aids Cuban refugees.
Description: Text transcribed from caption: P-30508 TAMPA PROTESTANT CENTER AIDS CUBAN REFUGEES TAMPA, Fla. -- Though the heavy flow of refugees out of Castro-dominated Cuba has stopped, the needs of thousands who reached the U.S. mainland continue. At Tampa, Fla, a Protestant Cuban Refugee Center -- supported by seven denominations, several civic groups and individuals -- has operated for three years, providing assistance in the form of direct aid, as seen in the distribution of blankets to youngsters (top photo), and through such activities as English classes (bottom photo), to aid the newcomers in their transition to a new way of life. Miss Agnes Malloy, a Methodist missionary in Cuba for nearly 20 years, directs operations at the Tampa center, which has aided 5,115 refugees since its establishment. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (GT-SP-1D-64-NBM)
Creator Name(s): United Press International. (publisher)
Date Created: 1964
Name Subject(s): Religious News Service--Archives., Protestant Cuban Refugee Center (Tampa, Fla.), Barber, Cleo., Tampa Methodist Settlements (Tampa, Fla.), Lopez, Emilia., Lopez, Maria., Lopez, Amalia.
Topical Subject(s): Refugees--Cuba., Church work with refugees--Florida--Tampa., Lay missionaries--Methodist Church., Interdenominational cooperation.
Geographic subjects: Cuba., Florida, Tampa., Tampa (Fla.), Cuba., North and Central America--United States--Florida--Hillsborough--Tampa
Physical Location: RNS RG 1, image no. P-30508; 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-30508b
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:353778

Title: Tampa Protestant center aids Cuban refugees.
Description: Text transcribed from caption: P-30508 TAMPA PROTESTANT CENTER AIDS CUBAN REFUGEES TAMPA, Fla. -- Though the heavy flow of refugees out of Castro-dominated Cuba has stopped, the needs of thousands who reached the U.S. mainland continue. At Tampa, Fla, a Protestant Cuban Refugee Center -- supported by seven denominations, several civic groups and individuals -- has operated for three years, providing assistance in the form of direct aid, as seen in the distribution of blankets to youngsters (top photo), and through such activities as English classes (bottom photo), to aid the newcomers in their transition to a new way of life. Miss Agnes Malloy, a Methodist missionary in Cuba for nearly 20 years, directs operations at the Tampa center, which has aided 5,115 refugees since its establishment. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (GT-SP-1D-64-NBM)
Creator Name(s): United Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. Board of National Missions. Department of Press Relations. (author)
Date Created: 1964
Name Subject(s): Religious News Service--Archives., Protestant Cuban Refugee Center (Tampa, Fla.), Benoway, F.J.
Topical Subject(s): Refugees--Cuba., Church work with refugees--Florida--Tampa., Lay missionaries--Methodist Church., Interdenominational cooperation.
Geographic subjects: Cuba., Florida, Tampa., Tampa (Fla.), Cuba., North and Central America--United States--Florida--Hillsborough--Tampa
Physical Location: RNS RG 1, image no. P-30508; 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-30508a
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:353777

Title: Tampa Protestant center aids Cuban refugees.
Description: Text transcribed from caption: P-30508 TAMPA PROTESTANT CENTER AIDS CUBAN REFUGEES TAMPA, Fla. -- Though the heavy flow of refugees out of Castro-dominated Cuba has stopped, the needs of thousands who reached the U.S. mainland continue. At Tampa, Fla, a Protestant Cuban Refugee Center -- supported by seven denominations, several civic groups and individuals -- has operated for three years, providing assistance in the form of direct aid, as seen in the distribution of blankets to youngsters (top photo), and through such activities as English classes (bottom photo), to aid the newcomers in their transition to a new way of life. Miss Agnes Malloy, a Methodist missionary in Cuba for nearly 20 years, directs operations at the Tampa center, which has aided 5,115 refugees since its establishment. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (GT-SP-1D-64-NBM)
Physical Location: RNS RG 1, image no. P-30508; 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-30508a
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:353936

Title: Rwanda refugees resettled by Lutheran agency.
Creator Name(s): National Lutheran Council. (author)
Date Created: 1964, circa December 3, 1964
Name Subject(s): Religious News Service--Archives., Lutheran World Federation., Christian Council of Tanzania., World Council of Churches.
Topical Subject(s): Refugees--Rwanda., Church work with refugees--Tanzania--Urambo District., Tutsi (African people)--Tanzania--Urambo District., Civil war--Rwanda., Women refugees--Rwanda., Refugees--Housing--Tanzania--Urambo District.
Physical Location: RNS RG 1, image no. P-31897; 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-31897_02
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:356444

Title: Rwanda refugees resettled by Lutheran agency.
Description: Text transcribed from caption: P-31897 RWANDA REFUGEES RESETTLED BY LUTHERAN AGENCY URAMBO, Tanzania -- The first of about 10,000 Watusi tribesmen and women forced out of Rwanda arrive at a new agricultural community being established for them in the Mwezi highlands of Tanzania by the Lutheran World Federation. The United National launched a massive airlift to resettle the refugees, who fled to the Northern Congo after being overwhelmed by the Bahutu tribe when warfare broke out after Rwanda and Burundi gained independence. The LWF is administering resettlement in Tanzania through its Tanganyika Christian Refugee Service in behalf of the World Council of Churches and Christian Service of Tanganyika. The grass shelter in the background is one of several used to house refugees until they complete construction of their own homes. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (NL-NY-12B-64-NBM)
Creator Name(s): National Lutheran Council. (publisher)
Date Created: 1964, circa December 3, 1964
Name Subject(s): Religious News Service--Archives., Lutheran World Federation., Christian Council of Tanzania., World Council of Churches.
Topical Subject(s): Refugees--Rwanda., Church work with refugees--Tanzania--Urambo District., Tutsi (African people)--Tanzania--Urambo District., Civil war--Rwanda., Women refugees--Rwanda., Refugees--Housing--Tanzania--Urambo District.
Geographic subjects: Rwanda., Tanzania, Urambo District., Tanzania, Urambo District., Rwanda., Rwanda., Tanzania, Urambo District., Urambo District (Tanzania), Africa--Tanzania--Tabora--Urambo
Physical Location: RNS RG 1, image no. P-31897; 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-31897
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:356647

Title: Rwanda refugees resettled by Lutheran agency.
Description: Text transcribed from caption: P-31897 RWANDA REFUGEES RESETTLED BY LUTHERAN AGENCY URAMBO, Tanzania -- The first of about 10,000 Watusi tribesmen and women forced out of Rwanda arrive at a new agricultural community being established for them in the Mwezi highlands of Tanzania by the Lutheran World Federation. The United National launched a massive airlift to resettle the refugees, who fled to the Northern Congo after being overwhelmed by the Bahutu tribe when warfare broke out after Rwanda and Burundi gained independence. The LWF is administering resettlement in Tanzania through its Tanganyika Christian Refugee Service in behalf of the World Council of Churches and Christian Service of Tanganyika. The grass shelter in the background is one of several used to house refugees until they complete construction of their own homes. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (NL-NY-12B-64-NBM)
Physical Location: RNS RG 1, image no. P-31897; 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-31897
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:356775

Title: U.S. gives $500,000 for refugees in Greece.
Description: Text transcribed from caption: P-29881 U.S. GIVES $500,000 FOR REFUGEES IN GREECE NEW YORK -- With Archbishop Iakovos, head of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of North and South America, looking on, Adlai E. Stevenson, American ambassador to the U.N. presents a $500,000 check for the resettlement of refugees in Greece. Shown at the presentation are, from left: John Plumides, president of the American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association; Philippe de Seynes, head of the United Nations’ Department of Economic and Social Affair, who accepted the check for the U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees; Alexander Matsas, Greek ambassador to the U.S.; Mr. Stevenson; and Archbishop Iakovos. Mr. Stevenson cited aid to refugees as a “moral lesson for all the world.” Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (U-9B-63-NAB)
Creator Name(s): United Press International. (publisher)
Date Created: 1963, September 11, 1963, September 11, 1963
Name Subject(s): Religious News Service--Archives., Iakovos, Archbishop of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of North and South America., Orthodoxos Ekklēsia tēs Hellados--Bishops., Stevenson, Adlai E. (Adlai Ewing), 1900-1965., Seynes, Philippe de., Plumides, John., AHEPA (Organization), Matsas, Alexandros.
Topical Subject(s): Bishops--New York (State)--New York., Church work with refugees--Greece., International relief., Ambassadors--United States., Ambassadors--Greece.
Geographic subjects: New York (State), New York., Greece., United States., Greece., Manhattan (New York, N.Y.), Greece., North and Central America--United States--New York--New York
Physical Location: RNS RG 1, image no. P-29881; 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-29881
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:358103

Title: U.S. gives $500,000 for refugees in Greece.
Description: Text transcribed from caption: P-29881 U.S. GIVES $500,000 FOR REFUGEES IN GREECE NEW YORK -- With Archbishop Iakovos, head of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of North and South America, looking on, Adlai E. Stevenson, American ambassador to the U.N. presents a $500,000 check for the resettlement of refugees in Greece. Shown at the presentation are, from left: John Plumides, president of the American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association; Philippe de Seynes, head of the United Nations’ Department of Economic and Social Affair, who accepted the check for the U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees; Alexander Matsas, Greek ambassador to the U.S.; Mr. Stevenson; and Archbishop Iakovos. Mr. Stevenson cited aid to refugees as a “moral lesson for all the world.” Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (U-9B-63-NAB)
Physical Location: RNS RG 1, image no. P-29881; 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-29881
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:358305

Title: Southern Baptists Active in Resettling Cuban Refugees, press release.
Creator Name(s): Southern Baptist Convention. Home Mission Board. (publisher)
Date Created: 1980, May 2, 1980, May 2, 1980
Name Subject(s): Religious News Service--Archives., Southern Baptist Convention.
Topical Subject(s): Mariel Boatlift, 1980., Boat people--Cuba., Boat people--Cuba., Boat people--Florida--Key West., Refugees--Press coverage--Florida--Key West.
Geographic subjects: Cuba., Cuba., Florida, Key West., Florida, Key West., Key West (Fla.), North and Central America--United States--Monroe--Florida--Key West
Physical Location: RNS RG 1, RT 1054, Box 52A, image no. P-53616; 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-53616-05
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:147268

Title: Southern Baptists Active in Resettling Cuban Refugees, press release.
Creator Name(s): Southern Baptist Convention. Home Mission Board. (publisher)
Date Created: 1980, May 2, 1980, May 2, 1980
Name Subject(s): Religious News Service--Archives., Southern Baptist Convention.
Topical Subject(s): Mariel Boatlift, 1980., Boat people--Cuba., Boat people--Cuba., Boat people--Florida--Key West., Refugees--Press coverage--Florida--Key West.
Geographic subjects: Cuba., Cuba., Florida, Key West., Florida, Key West., Key West (Fla.), North and Central America--United States--Monroe--Florida--Key West
Physical Location: RNS RG 1, RT 1054, Box 52A, image no. P-53616; 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-53616-04
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:147197

Title: Pope assures U.S. priest of aid to refugees.
Description: Text transcribed from caption: C-30454 POPE ASSURES U.S. PRIEST OF AID TO REFUGEES JERUSALEM, Jordan -- Pope Paul VI is shown as he assured an American priest of Vatican financial assistance in alleviating the plight of Arab refugees in the Holy Land. Msgr. Joseph T. Ryan of New York (center), only U.S. priest to accompany the pontiff on his pilgrimage, is president of the Pontifical Mission for Palestine. At right is Father Denis Mooney, O.F.M., field director for the Pontifical Mission. Pope Paul later gave $10,000 toward the work. Msgr. Ryan is a native of Albany, N.Y. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (TD-NY-1B-64-W)
Creator Name(s): Catholic Near East Welfare Association. (publisher)
Date Created: 1964, circa January 7, 1964
Name Subject(s): Religious News Service--Archives., Paul VI, Pope, 1897-1978., Ryan, Joseph T., Mooney, Denis., Catholic Church--Clergy., Pontifical Mission for Palestine., Catholic Near East Welfare Association.
Topical Subject(s): Papal visits--Palestine., Popes., Clergy--Jerusalem., Charities--Palestine., Missions to Muslims--Palestine.
Geographic subjects: Palestine., Jerusalem., Palestine., Palestine., Jerusalem., Asia--Israel--Jerusalem--Jerusalem
Physical Location: RNS RG 1, Box 101, image no. C-30454; 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-30454
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:352910

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