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Title: Boarding house shield entrance to convent.
Description: Text transcribed from caption: BOARDING HOUSE SHIELD ENTRANCE TO CONVENT #1088 Now restored as a public museum the cross-surmounted upper portion of the secret convent can be seen above the Puebla boarding house which afforded entrance through a sliding panel discovered by government investigators in 1935. The architecture is colonial and walls are of softly colored tiles. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (STH-MEX-LM-11-30-5)
Creator Name(s): Starr-Hunt, Jack. (photographer)
Date Created: 1945
Name Subject(s): Convento de Santa Mónica (Puebla de Zaragoza, Mexico), Religious News Service--Archives.
Topical Subject(s): Convents--Mexico--Puebla de Zaragoza., Church and state--Mexico--History--20th century., Museums--Mexico--Puebla de Zaragoza., Decolonization--Mexico., Monastic and religious life of women--Mexico--Puebla de Zaragoza.
Geographic subjects: Mexico, Puebla de Zaragoza., 20th century., Mexico, Puebla de Zaragoza., Mexico., Mexico, Puebla de Zaragoza., Puebla de Zaragoza (Mexico), Puebla de Zaragoza (Mexico), North and Central America--Mexico--Puebla--Puebla de Zaragoza
Physical Location: RNS RG 1, image no. 1088; 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_1088
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:356842

Title: Entrance to the secret convent.
Description: Text transcribed from caption: ENTRANCE TO THE SECRET CONVENT #1089 A concealed button caused the panel behind this pantry alcove to slide back, revealing existence of the 39-room convent, conducted by the Order of Santa Monica. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (STH-MEX-LM-11-30-5)
Creator Name(s): Starr-Hunt, Jack. (photographer)
Date Created: 1945
Name Subject(s): Convento de Santa Mónica (Puebla de Zaragoza, Mexico), Religious News Service--Archives.
Topical Subject(s): Convents--Mexico--Puebla de Zaragoza., Church and state--Mexico--History--20th century., Museums--Mexico--Puebla de Zaragoza., Decolonization--Mexico., Monastic and religious life of women--Mexico--Puebla de Zaragoza.
Geographic subjects: Mexico, Puebla de Zaragoza., 20th century., Mexico, Puebla de Zaragoza., Mexico., Mexico, Puebla de Zaragoza., Puebla de Zaragoza (Mexico), North and Central America--Mexico--Puebla--Puebla de Zaragoza
Physical Location: RNS RG 1, image no. 1089; 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_1089
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:356843

Title: Garden where nuns spent hours of meditation.
Description: Text transcribed from caption: GARDEN WHERE NUNS SPENT HOURS OF MEDITATION #1090 Inside these high tiled walls, nuns for 80 years spent hours of daily meditation while throngs passed up and down the street outside unaware of the existence of the religious community. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (STH-MEX-LM-11-30-5)
Creator Name(s): Starr-Hunt, Jack. (photographer)
Date Created: 1945
Name Subject(s): Convento de Santa Mónica (Puebla de Zaragoza, Mexico), Religious News Service--Archives.
Topical Subject(s): Convents--Mexico--Puebla de Zaragoza., Church and state--Mexico--History--20th century., Museums--Mexico--Puebla de Zaragoza., Decolonization--Mexico., Monastic and religious life of women--Mexico--Puebla de Zaragoza., Courtyard gardens--Mexico--Puebla de Zaragoza.
Geographic subjects: Mexico, Puebla de Zaragoza., 20th century., Mexico, Puebla de Zaragoza., Mexico., Mexico, Puebla de Zaragoza., Mexico, Puebla de Zaragoza., Puebla de Zaragoza (Mexico), North and Central America--Mexico--Puebla--Puebla de Zaragoza
Physical Location: RNS RG 1, image no. 1090; 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_1090
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:356844

Title: The convent kitchen.
Description: Text transcribed from caption: THE CONVENT KITCHEN #1091 Sharing their secret with trusted friends on the outside, the nuns were supplied regularly with foodstuffs, and meals were prepared in this distinctively Mexican cocina. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (STH-MEX-LM-11-30-5)
Creator Name(s): Starr-Hunt, Jack. (photographer)
Date Created: 1945
Name Subject(s): Convento de Santa Mónica (Puebla de Zaragoza, Mexico), Religious News Service--Archives.
Topical Subject(s): Convents--Mexico--Puebla de Zaragoza., Church and state--Mexico--History--20th century., Museums--Mexico--Puebla de Zaragoza., Decolonization--Mexico., Monastic and religious life of women--Mexico--Puebla de Zaragoza., Kitchens--Mexico--Puebla de Zaragoza.
Geographic subjects: Mexico, Puebla de Zaragoza., 20th century., Mexico, Puebla de Zaragoza., Mexico., Mexico, Puebla de Zaragoza., Mexico, Puebla de Zaragoza., Puebla de Zaragoza (Mexico), North and Central America--Mexico--Puebla--Puebla de Zaragoza
Physical Location: RNS RG 1, image no. 1091; 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_1091
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:356845

Title: Murals decorate convent walls.
Description: Text transcribed from caption: MURALS DECORATE CONVENT WALLS #1092 Many of the convent walls were covered with ornate designs, as shown in this sample of native art. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (STH-MEX-LM-11-30-5)
Creator Name(s): Starr-Hunt, Jack. (photographer)
Date Created: 1945
Name Subject(s): Convento de Santa Mónica (Puebla de Zaragoza, Mexico), Religious News Service--Archives.
Topical Subject(s): Convents--Mexico--Puebla de Zaragoza., Church and state--Mexico--History--20th century., Museums--Mexico--Puebla de Zaragoza., Decolonization--Mexico., Monastic and religious life of women--Mexico--Puebla de Zaragoza., Decorative arts--Mexico--Puebla de Zaragoza.
Geographic subjects: Mexico, Puebla de Zaragoza., 20th century., Mexico, Puebla de Zaragoza., Mexico., Mexico, Puebla de Zaragoza., Mexico, Puebla de Zaragoza., Puebla de Zaragoza (Mexico), North and Central America--Mexico--Puebla--Puebla de Zaragoza
Physical Location: RNS RG 1, image no. 1092; 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_1092
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:356846

Title: Lady with the rose.
Description: Text transcribed from caption: LADY WITH THE ROSE #1093 Dressed in the fashion of centuries ago is this unknown senorita whose likeness has been reproduced in an richly-detailed tile pattern. Many valuable art objects, including 17th and 18th century oil paintings were found in the convent. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (STH-MEX-LM-11-30-5)
Creator Name(s): Starr-Hunt, Jack. (photographer)
Date Created: 1945
Name Subject(s): Convento de Santa Mónica (Puebla de Zaragoza, Mexico), Religious News Service--Archives.
Topical Subject(s): Convents--Mexico--Puebla de Zaragoza., Church and state--Mexico--History--20th century., Museums--Mexico--Puebla de Zaragoza., Decolonization--Mexico., Monastic and religious life of women--Mexico--Puebla de Zaragoza., Decorative arts--Mexico--Puebla de Zaragoza.
Geographic subjects: Mexico, Puebla de Zaragoza., 20th century., Mexico, Puebla de Zaragoza., Mexico., Mexico, Puebla de Zaragoza., Mexico, Puebla de Zaragoza., Puebla de Zaragoza (Mexico), North and Central America--Mexico--Puebla--Puebla de Zaragoza
Physical Location: RNS RG 1, image no. 1093; 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_1093
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:356847

Title: Mexico greets the Christ child.
Description: Text transcribed from caption: MEXICO GREETS THE CHRIST CHILD #1181 In all Mexican homes, no matter how humble, reproductions of the Manger, showing the Christ Child lying in His crib and with Mary and Joseph kneeling beside Him, are placed under the Christmas tree. An elaborate tableau on display in a Mexican store reproduces every detail of Bethlehem scene 2000 years ago. A star shines over the cave where Mary and Joseph adore the new-born Christ, while round about are placed skilfully [sic] carved figures of other participants in the first Christmas, including the Shepherds and the three Wise Men from the East. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (JSH-MEX-D-12-5-5)
Creator Name(s): Starr-Hunt, Jack. (photographer)
Date Created: 1945, December 1945, December 1945
Name Subject(s): Jesus Christ--Nativity., Religious News Service--Archives.
Topical Subject(s): Crèches (Nativity scenes)--Mexico., Christmas--Mexico., Christmas decorations--Mexico.
Geographic subjects: Mexico., Mexico., Mexico., Mexico., North and Central America--Mexico
Physical Location: RNS RG 1, image no. 1181; 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_1181
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:356882

Title: "Borda gives to God."
Description: Text transcribed from caption: ‘BORDA GIVES TO GOD’ #C-1347 TASCO, Mexico [sic] -- Few churches in the world have been founded under more unusual circumstances than this magnificent edifice here which was completed in 1757. The man who built it was a French miner, Joseph le Borde, called by the Mexicans Jose de la Borda. The story is that one day la Borda, downcast over a streak of bad luck, was on his way to Mexico City when his mule’s hoof sank into the ground and stuck there. Borda dismounted and examined the ground. There he discovered evidence of a vein of silver, from which he was to amass a huge fortune. The incident restored his faith and he decided to erect a church dedicated to San Sebastian and Santa Prisca; hence the Mexican saying, “God gives to Borda, Borda gives to God.” The mines discovered by Borda still produce vast quantities of silver. Tasco itself has been declared a national monument by the Mexican Government and building construction is not permitted unless approved by the national art commission. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (HHS-TOR-CAN-MES-5D-6-C)
Creator Name(s): Stewart, H.H. (photographer)
Date Created: 1945
Name Subject(s): Borda, José de la, 1699-1778., Santa Prisca (Church : Taxco de Alarcón, Mexico), Catholic Church--Buildings., Religious News Service--Archives.
Topical Subject(s): Church buildings--Mexico--Taxco de Alarcón., Church architecture--Mexico--Taxco de Alarcón., Architecture, Baroque--Mexico--Taxco de Alarcón., Silver miners--Mexico--Taxco de Alarcón.
Geographic subjects: Mexico, Taxco de Alarcón., Mexico, Taxco de Alarcón., Mexico, Taxco de Alarcón., Mexico, Taxco de Alarcón., Taxco de Alarcón (Mexico), Taxco de Alarcón (Mexico), North and Central America--Mexico--Guerrero--Taxco de Alarcón
Physical Location: RNS RG 1, image no. C-1347; 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-1347
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:356994

Title: “Indian” Jews sing in Synagogue.
Description: Text transcribed from caption: #908 “INDIAN” JEWS SING IN SYNAGOGUE A group of members of the congregation of “Indian” Jews located on the outskirts of Mexico City sing to the accompaniment of a pedal-organ. The men have their heads covered, as the Mosaic law requires. Orthodox Judaism does not permit the use of any musical instruments within the synagogue, but Mexico’s Indian Jews have probably not heard of this. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (JSH-MC-LM-10315)
Creator Name(s): Hurst, Jack S. (photographer)
Date Created: 1945
Name Subject(s): Religious News Service--Archives.
Topical Subject(s): Jewish diaspora., Jews--Mexico--Mexico City., Orthodox Judaism--Mexico--Mexico City., Judaism--Liturgy., Sacred vocal music--Mexico--Mexico City., Synagogue music--Mexico--Mexico City., Orthodox Judaism--Customs and practices., Clothing and dress--Religious aspects--Judaism.
Geographic subjects: Mexico, Mexico City., Mexico, Mexico City., Mexico, Mexico City., Mexico, Mexico City., Mexico City (Mexico), North and Central America--Mexico--Distrito Federal--Mexico City
Physical Location: RNS RG 1, image no. 908; 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_908c
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:358896

Title: Canadian Cardinal baptizes Mexican child.
Description: Text transcribed from caption: #911 CANADIAN CARDINAL BAPTIZES MEXICAN CHILD Jean-Marie Rodrique Cardinal Villeneuve poses with parents and godparents of a child he baptized while in Mexico City to attend the 50th anniversary of the Crowning of the Virgin of Guadalupe as Mexico’s patroness. He is accompanied by a group of Mexican clergymen and officials. The cardinal received a tumultuous reception from Mexican Catholics on the occasion of his visit. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (JSH-MC-TFD-10295)
Creator Name(s): Hurst, Jack S. (photographer)
Date Created: 1945
Name Subject(s): Religious News Service--Archives., Villeneuve, Jean Marie Rodrigue, 1883-1947., Catholic Church--Bishops., Catholic Church. Archdiocese of Québec., Catedral de México.
Topical Subject(s): Infant baptism., Baptism (Liturgy), Sacraments--Catholic Church., Papal legates--Mexico--Mexico City., Visits of state--Mexico--Mexico City., Sponsors--Mexico--Mexico City.
Geographic subjects: Mexico, Mexico City., Mexico, Mexico City., Mexico, Mexico City., Mexico City (Mexico), North and Central America--Mexico--Distrito Federal--Mexico City
Physical Location: RNS RG 1, image no. 911; 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_911
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:358899

Title: “Indian” Jews sing in Synagogue.
Description: Text transcribed from caption: #908 “INDIAN” JEWS SING IN SYNAGOGUE A group of members of the congregation of “Indian” Jews located on the outskirts of Mexico City sing to the accompaniment of a pedal-organ. The men have their heads covered, as the Mosaic law requires. Orthodox Judaism does not permit the use of any musical instruments within the synagogue, but Mexico’s Indian Jews have probably not heard of this. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (JSH-MC-LM-10315)
Creator Name(s): Hurst, Jack S. (photographer)
Date Created: 1945
Name Subject(s): Religious News Service--Archives.
Topical Subject(s): Jewish diaspora., Jews--Mexico--Mexico City., Orthodox Judaism--Mexico--Mexico City., Judaism--Liturgy., Sacred vocal music--Mexico--Mexico City., Children's choirs--Mexico--Mexico City., Synagogue music--Mexico--Mexico City.
Geographic subjects: Mexico, Mexico City., Mexico, Mexico City., Mexico, Mexico City., Mexico, Mexico City., Mexico, Mexico City., Mexico City (Mexico), North and Central America--Mexico--Distrito Federal--Mexico City
Physical Location: RNS RG 1, image no. 908; 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_908b
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:358895

Title: “Indian” Jews sing in Synagogue.
Description: Text transcribed from caption: #908 “INDIAN” JEWS SING IN SYNAGOGUE A group of members of the congregation of “Indian” Jews located on the outskirts of Mexico City sing to the accompaniment of a pedal-organ. The men have their heads covered, as the Mosaic law requires. Orthodox Judaism does not permit the use of any musical instruments within the synagogue, but Mexico’s Indian Jews have probably not heard of this. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (JSH-MC-LM-10315)
Creator Name(s): Hurst, Jack S. (photographer)
Date Created: 1945
Name Subject(s): Religious News Service--Archives.
Topical Subject(s): Jewish diaspora., Jews--Mexico--Mexico City., Orthodox Judaism--Mexico--Mexico City., Judaism--Liturgy.
Geographic subjects: Mexico, Mexico City., Mexico, Mexico City., Mexico City (Mexico), North and Central America--Mexico--Distrito Federal--Mexico City
Physical Location: RNS RG 1, image no. 908; 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_908a
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:358894

Title: Canadian Cardinal baptizes Mexican child.
Description: Text transcribed from caption: #910 CANADIAN CARDINAL BAPTIZES MEXICAN CHILD Jean-Marie Rodrique Cardinal Villeneuve of Quebec is shown baptizing a child of humble Mexicans in the Cathedral of Mexico City. The Cardinal was in Mexico to officiate as Papal Legate at celebrations marking the 50th anniversary of the Crowning of the Virgin of Guadalupe as Mexico’s patroness. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (JSH-MC-TFD-10295)
Creator Name(s): Hurst, Jack S. (photographer)
Date Created: 1945
Name Subject(s): Religious News Service--Archives., Villeneuve, Jean Marie Rodrigue, 1883-1947., Catholic Church--Bishops., Catholic Church. Archdiocese of Québec., Catedral de México.
Topical Subject(s): Infant baptism., Baptism (Liturgy), Sacraments--Catholic Church., Papal legates--Mexico--Mexico City., Visits of state--Mexico--Mexico City.
Geographic subjects: Mexico, Mexico City., Mexico, Mexico City., Mexico City (Mexico), North and Central America--Mexico--Distrito Federal--Mexico City
Physical Location: RNS RG 1, image no. 910; 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_910
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:358898

Title: “Indian” Jews sing in Synagogue.
Description: Text transcribed from caption: #908 “INDIAN” JEWS SING IN SYNAGOGUE A group of members of the congregation of “Indian” Jews located on the outskirts of Mexico City sing to the accompaniment of a pedal-organ. The men have their heads covered, as the Mosaic law requires. Orthodox Judaism does not permit the use of any musical instruments within the synagogue, but Mexico’s Indian Jews have probably not heard of this. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (JSH-MC-LM-10315)
Creator Name(s): Hurst, Jack S. (photographer)
Date Created: 1945
Name Subject(s): Religious News Service--Archives.
Topical Subject(s): Jewish diaspora., Jews--Mexico--Mexico City., Orthodox Judaism--Mexico--Mexico City., Judaism--Liturgy.
Geographic subjects: Mexico, Mexico City., Mexico, Mexico City., Mexico City (Mexico), North and Central America--Mexico--Distrito Federal--Mexico City
Physical Location: RNS RG 1, image no. 908; 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_908
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:358893

Title: “Indian” Jews sing in Synagogue.
Description: Text transcribed from caption: #908 “INDIAN” JEWS SING IN SYNAGOGUE A group of members of the congregation of “Indian” Jews located on the outskirts of Mexico City sing to the accompaniment of a pedal-organ. The men have their heads covered, as the Mosaic law requires. Orthodox Judaism does not permit the use of any musical instruments within the synagogue, but Mexico’s Indian Jews have probably not heard of this. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (JSH-MC-LM-10315)
Creator Name(s): Hurst, Jack S. (photographer)
Date Created: 1945
Name Subject(s): Religious News Service--Archives.
Topical Subject(s): Jewish diaspora., Jews--Mexico--Mexico City., Orthodox Judaism--Mexico--Mexico City., Judaism--Liturgy., Public speaking--Religious aspects--Judaism.
Geographic subjects: Mexico, Mexico City., Mexico, Mexico City., Mexico City (Mexico), North and Central America--Mexico--Distrito Federal--Mexico City
Physical Location: RNS RG 1, image no. 908; 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_908d
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:358897

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