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Title: Life in a Capuchin monastery.
Description: Text transcribed from caption: C-3929 LIFE IN A CAPUCHIN MONASTERY [4] STAUNTON, Va. -- The rapid pace of the Twentieth Century gives way to study, mediation, prayer and work at Our Lady of Angels Capuchin monastery here. These two priest-teachers, garbed in the traditional robes of the order, are enjoying a few minutes of relaxation in the warm Virginia sun. Priest on right with cigar is Doctor of Canon Law. (One of a series) Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (AC-RICH-VA-MES-6B-6-C-R)
Date Created: 1946
Name Subject(s): Religious News Service--Archives., Capuchins., Our Lady of Angels Monastery (Staunton, Va.), Catholic Church--Clergy., Catholic Church--Customs and practices.
Topical Subject(s): Monasticism and religious orders--Virginia--Staunton., Clothing and dress--Religious aspects--Christianity., Monks--Virginia--Staunton.
Geographic subjects: Virginia, Staunton., Virginia, Staunton., Staunton (Va.), North and Central America--United States--Virginia--Staunton--Staunton
Physical Location: RNS RG 1, image no. C-3929; 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-3929
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:359812

Title: Street mass in Poland.
Description: Text transcribed from caption: C-3938 STREET MASS IN POLAND WARSAW -- Outdoor Masses have become common in Poland because of the widespread destruction of churches during the war. In this scene, Polish soldiers and members of political parties are shown gathered before an altar set up near a ruined church. The Mass was offered for Polish soldiers killed in the war. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (WNS-TO-TFD-6-6B-C)
Creator Name(s): Polska Agencja Prasowa. (publisher)
Date Created: 1946
Name Subject(s): Religious News Service--Archives., Catholic Church--Customs and practices.
Topical Subject(s): Mass--Celebration., Memorial service., Memorial rites and ceremonies--Poland--Warsaw., World War, 1939-1945--Casualties--Poland.
Geographic subjects: Poland, Warsaw., Poland., Warsaw (Poland), Europe--Poland--Masovian Voivodeship--Warsaw
Physical Location: RNS RG 1, image no. C-3938; 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-3938
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:359816

Title: Life in a Capuchin monastery.
Description: Text transcribed from caption: C-3926 LIFE IN A CAPUCHIN MONASTERY [1] STAUNTON, Va. -- The rapid pace of the Twentieth Century gives way to study, mediation, prayer and work at Our Lady of Angels Capuchin monastery here. The basis of living is reduced to its essentials, as shown in this photo of the plainly-set table at meal time. Seating at long wooden tables is arranged by rank. Much modern equipment has been installed in the monastery and its grounds. Cells are equipped with hot and cold water, and tilling of the soil is done by power-driven plows. Students do most of work, and the building contains carpenter, cobbler, pressing and tailor shops. (One of a series) Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (AC-RICH-VA-MES-6B-6-C-R)
Date Created: 1946
Name Subject(s): Religious News Service--Archives., Capuchins., Our Lady of Angels Monastery (Staunton, Va.), Catholic Church--Clergy., Catholic Church--Customs and practices.
Topical Subject(s): Monasticism and religious orders--Virginia--Staunton., Monks--Virginia--Staunton.
Geographic subjects: Virginia, Staunton., Virginia, Staunton., Staunton (Va.), North and Central America--United States--Virginia--Staunton--Staunton
Physical Location: RNS RG 1, image no. C-3926; 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-3926
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:359809

Title: Life in a Capuchin monastery.
Description: Text transcribed from caption: C-3932 LIFE IN A CAPUCHIN MONASTERY [7] STAUNTON, Va. -- The rapid pace of the Twentieth Century gives way to study, mediation, prayer and work at Our Lady of Angels Capuchin monastery here. However all is not done without recreation, as this picture shows. Longest period of relaxation is the hour after night prayers when the 24 students and six priest-teachers play cards, read and listen to the radio or play table tennis. Members of the order may leave the grounds of the monastery only on Thursday, except on monastery business or to visit the doctor or dentist. Off the grounds they dress in black suits. (One of a series) Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (AC-RICH-VA-MES-6B-6-C-R)
Date Created: 1946
Name Subject(s): Religious News Service--Archives., Capuchins., Our Lady of Angels Monastery (Staunton, Va.), Catholic Church--Clergy., Catholic Church--Customs and practices.
Topical Subject(s): Card games--Virginia--Staunton., Monasticism and religious orders--Virginia--Staunton., Monks--Virginia--Staunton.
Geographic subjects: Virginia, Staunton., Virginia, Staunton., Virginia, Staunton., Staunton (Va.), North and Central America--United States--Virginia--Staunton--Staunton
Physical Location: RNS RG 1, image no. C-3932; 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-3932
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:359815

Title: Life in a Capuchin monastery.
Description: Text transcribed from caption: C-3930 LIFE IN A CAPUCHIN MONASTERY [5] STAUNTON, Va. -- The rapid pace of the Twentieth Century gives way to study, mediation, prayer and work at Our Lady of Angels Capuchin monastery here. Students are shown at one of six daily services at which the ancient Latin prayers are offered in a chapel with fluorescent lighting. Father John, O.F.M., Cap., master of clerics (right) is reading the prayers. (One of a series) Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (AC-RICH-VA-MES-6B-6-C-R)
Date Created: 1946
Name Subject(s): Religious News Service--Archives., Capuchins., Our Lady of Angels Monastery (Staunton, Va.), Catholic Church--Clergy., Catholic Church--Customs and practices.
Topical Subject(s): Monasticism and religious orders--Virginia--Staunton., Prayer meetings--Virginia--Staunton., Monks--Virginia--Staunton.
Geographic subjects: Virginia, Staunton., Virginia, Staunton., Virginia, Staunton., Staunton (Va.), North and Central America--United States--Virginia--Staunton--Staunton
Physical Location: RNS RG 1, image no. C-3930; 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-3930
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:359813

Title: Life in a Capuchin monastery.
Description: Text transcribed from caption: C-3931 LIFE IN A CAPUCHIN MONASTERY [6] STAUNTON, Va. -- The rapid pace of the Twentieth Century gives way to study, mediation, prayer and work at Our Lady of Angels Capuchin monastery here. But although the robes, ceremonies and customs are centuries old, the modern aspect of life intrudes, as these two Capuchins demonstrate during a moment of relaxation. The batter in the pick up game is a recently-ordained priest. (One of a series) Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (AC-RICH-VA-MES-6B-6)
Date Created: 1946
Name Subject(s): Religious News Service--Archives., Capuchins., Our Lady of Angels Monastery (Staunton, Va.), Catholic Church--Clergy., Catholic Church--Customs and practices.
Topical Subject(s): Baseball--Virginia--Staunton., Monasticism and religious orders--Virginia--Staunton., Monks--Virginia--Staunton.
Geographic subjects: Virginia, Staunton., Virginia, Staunton., Virginia, Staunton., Staunton (Va.), North and Central America--United States--Virginia--Staunton--Staunton
Physical Location: RNS RG 1, image no. C-3931; 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-3931
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:359814

Title: When the west was wild.
Description: Text transcribed from caption: 4211 WHEN THE WEST WAS WILD TACOMA, Wash. -- The Rev. C. Walter Johnson, Presbyterian missionary to the Indians, center, looks on with interest as Willie R. Young, of the Yakima tribe, does a war dance at Tacoma Indian Fellowship picnic. Chief Young’s granddaughter, Doris Young, left, and Miriam (Mini) Mireau are also absorbed in the Chief’s performance. The Indian Fellowship, a function of the Presbyterian Church’s mission program, has many North West tribe members on its roster. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (YPS-TACHWASH-JOG-8A-6-P-MISS)
Creator Name(s): Yost's Photo Service (Tacoma, Wash.) (photographer)
Date Created: 1946
Name Subject(s): Religious News Service--Archives., Johnson, C. Walter., Young, Willie R., Young, Doris., Mireau, Miriam (Mini)
Topical Subject(s): Yakama Indians--Social life and customs--Washington--Tacoma., Presbyterian Church--Clergy., Church work with Indigenous peoples--Washington--Tacoma., War dances--Washington--Tacoma., Presbyterian Church--Missions--Washington--Tacoma.
Geographic subjects: Washington, Tacoma., Washington, Tacoma., Washington, Tacoma., Washington, Tacoma., Tacoma (Wash.), North and Central America--United States--Washington--Pierce--Tacoma
Physical Location: RNS RG 1, image no. 4211; 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_4211
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:359803

Title: North China.
Description: Text transcribed from caption on reverse: 4161 NORTH CHINA [4] A Gospel meeting held by three colporteurs.
Creator Name(s): American Bible Society. (publisher)
Date Created: 1946
Name Subject(s): Religious News Service--Archives., American Bible Society.
Topical Subject(s): Bible. Gospels., Religious literature--Distribution--Societies, etc., Religious literature--Distribution--China., Christian converts--China., Missionaries--China., Bible--Study and teaching--China., Bible. New Testament.
Geographic subjects: China., China., China., China., China., Asia--China
Physical Location: RNS RG 1, image no. 4161; 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_4161
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:359795

Title: North China.
Description: Text transcribed from caption on reverse: 4160 NORTH CHINA [3] Colporteur of the American Bible Society.
Creator Name(s): American Bible Society. (publisher)
Date Created: 1946
Name Subject(s): Religious News Service--Archives., American Bible Society.
Topical Subject(s): Bible. Gospels., Religious literature--Distribution--Societies, etc., Religious literature--Distribution--China., Christian converts--China., Missionaries--China., Bible. New Testament.
Geographic subjects: China., China., China., China., Asia--China
Physical Location: RNS RG 1, image no. 4160; 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_4160
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:359794

Title: North China.
Description: Text transcribed from caption on reverse: 4158 NORTH CHINA [2] F. K. Kang [?] of the A. B. S. [American Bible Society] tells the Gospel story.
Creator Name(s): American Bible Society. (publisher)
Date Created: 1946
Name Subject(s): Religious News Service--Archives., American Bible Society., Kang, F. K.
Topical Subject(s): Bible. Gospels., Missionaries--China., Christian converts--China., Bible--Study and teaching--China.
Geographic subjects: China., China., China., China., Asia--China
Physical Location: RNS RG 1, image no. 4158; 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_4158
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:359793

Title: North China.
Description: Text transcribed from caption on reverse: 4157 NORTH CHINA [1] Mission, Bible women. Missionary spreading the Gospel.
Creator Name(s): American Bible Society. (publisher)
Date Created: 1946
Name Subject(s): Religious News Service--Archives., American Bible Society.
Topical Subject(s): Bible. Gospels., Women missionaries--China., Missionaries--China., Christian converts--China., Bible--Study and teaching--China.
Geographic subjects: China., China., China., China., China., Asia--China
Physical Location: RNS RG 1, image no. 4157; 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_4157
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:359792

Title: Miniature church.
Description: Text transcribed from caption: 4053 MINIATURE CHURCH [2] PITTSBURGH -- From the pulpit of the miniature children’s church of Emory Methodist church here a youngster reads a Bible text while his “congregation” listens attentively. Children conduct their own services in the church, which has a steeple, bell, small piano, eight stained glass windows and pews to accommodate a dozen tiny tots. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (AMH-PITTS-MES-7A-6-Y-M)
Date Created: 1946
Name Subject(s): Religious News Service--Archives., Emory Methodist Church (Pittsburgh, Pa.)
Topical Subject(s): Play--Religious aspects--Christianity., Children's playhouses--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh., Church work with children--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh.
Geographic subjects: Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh., Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh., Pittsburgh (Pa.), North and Central America--United States--Pennsylvania--Allegheny--Pittsburgh
Physical Location: RNS RG 1, image no. 4053; 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_4053
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:359765

Title: Religious leaders among group going to Russia.
Description: Text transcribed from caption: 4102 RELIGIOUS LEADERS AMONG GROUP GOING TO RUSSIA NEW YORK -- Shown at LaGuardia Field here before their departure for Russia where they will tour the devastated areas of the Soviet Union are Dr. Ralph W. Sockman, minister of Christ Methodist Church, New York (left), and Dr. Louie D. Newton, president of the Southern Baptist Convention (third from right). The delegation is composed of seven Americans active in behalf of the American Society for Russian Relief. They were invited to make the tour by the Soviet Government and the Soviet Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies. Other members of the group are (left to right): Louis Levine, member of the executive board of the World Jewish Congress; Mrs. LaFell Dickinson, president of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs; Peter Grimm, president of the New York State Chamber of Commerce and treasurer of the American Society for Russian Relief; Dr. Edward Young, Boston surgeon and chairman of the executive committee of the Cabot Memorial Fund, and Fred Myers, executive director of the American Society for Russian Relief. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (CS-NY-MES-7B-6-W)
Creator Name(s): Seskind. (photographer)
Date Created: 1946
Name Subject(s): Religious News Service--Archives., New York Municipal Airport-LaGuardia Field., Sockman, Ralph W. (Ralph Washington), 1889-1970., Methodist Church (U.S.)--Clergy., Christ Church, United Methodist (New York, N.Y.), Newton, Louie D. (Louie Devotie), 1892-1986., Southern Baptist Convention., American Society for Russian Relief, Inc., International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies., Levine, Louis., World Jewish Congress., Dickinson, Lucy Jennings, 1882-1971., General Federation of Women's Clubs., Grimm, Peter., New York Chamber of Commerce., Myers, Fred., Young, Edward.
Topical Subject(s): Reconstruction (1939-1951)--Soviet Union., International relief--Soviet Union., War relief--Soviet Union., Interdenominational cooperation--Soviet Union., Air travel--New York (State)--New York., Missions--Soviet Union.
Geographic subjects: Soviet Union., Soviet Union., Soviet Union., Soviet Union., New York (State), New York., Soviet Union., New York (N.Y.), Soviet Union., North and Central America--United States--New York--New York
Physical Location: RNS RG 1, image no. 4102 ; 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_4102a
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:359772

Title: Miniature church.
Description: Text transcribed from caption: 4052 MINIATURE CHURCH [1] PITTSBURGH -- This miniature church is a special attraction for the younger generation attending Emory Methodist Church here. It has a steeple, bell, small piano, eight stained glass windows, and pews to accommodate a dozen youngsters. The children conduct their own services and there is a small pulpit from which the group leader may recite memorized Bible texts. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (AMH-PITTS-MES-7A-6-Y-M)
Date Created: 1946
Name Subject(s): Religious News Service--Archives., Emory Methodist Church (Pittsburgh, Pa.)
Topical Subject(s): Play--Religious aspects--Christianity., Children's playhouses--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh., Church work with children--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh.
Geographic subjects: Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh., Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh., Pittsburgh (Pa.), North and Central America--United States--Pennsylvania--Allegheny--Pittsburgh
Physical Location: RNS RG 1, image no. 4052; 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_4052
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:359764

Title: Filipino youth learns the Three R’s.
Description: Text transcribed from caption: 4039 FILIPINO YOUTH LEARNS THE THREE R’S MANILA -- Typical of public schools in the rural areas of the Philippines is this scene in Abuyog, Leyte Island, spearhead of the American invasion of the islands during the Pacific war. Education is free and while the official language is Tagalog, a Malayan dialect, the teaching of English is compulsory. Literacy is increasing steadily now reaching almost 50 percent, as a compared with about 10 percent in 1903. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (WB-NJ-TFD-7-A-6-M.Bds.P.C.)
Creator Name(s): Brengel, W. (photographer)
Date Created: 1946
Name Subject(s): Religious News Service--Archives.
Topical Subject(s): Public schools--Philippines--Manila., Literacy--Religious aspects--Christianity., Education, Primary--Philippines--Manila., English language--Political aspects--Philippines--Manila.
Geographic subjects: Philippines, Manila., Philippines, Manila., Philippines, Manila., Manila (Philippines), Asia--Philippines--City of Manila--Manila
Physical Location: RNS RG 1, image no. 4039; 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_4039
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:359755

Title: U. Church service.
Date Created: 1946
Name Subject(s): Religious News Service--Archives., United Church Service Center (Saint Louis, Mo.), Church Committee for Overseas Relief and Reconstruction.
Topical Subject(s): War relief--Missouri--Saint Louis., Missions--Interdenominational cooperation., Interdenominational cooperation--Missouri--Saint Louis.
Geographic subjects: Missouri, Saint Louis., Missouri, Saint Louis., Saint Louis (Mo.), North and Central America--United States--Missouri--Saint Louis City--Saint Louis
Physical Location: RNS RG 1, image no. 4025; 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_4025
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:359751

Title: Religion plays vital part in China’s struggle.
Description: Text transcribed from caption: 3733 RELIGION PLAYS VITAL PART IN CHINA’S STRUGGLE [1] China, longer at war than any of the other Allied nations, is making the steady trek back the dismal years of struggle. The Christian Church, always faced with gigantic tasks in the ancient land, is again showing the way. Church services are attracting crowds, and here some are listening to a service through the open door and latticed windows of a Chungking church. (One of a series) Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (MP-NY-MES-6B-6-MISS)
Creator Name(s): Methodist Prints. (photographer)
Date Created: 1946
Name Subject(s): Religious News Service--Archives.
Topical Subject(s): Church attendance--China--Chongqing., Reconstruction (1939-1951)--China--Chongqing., Christian converts--China--Chongqing., Worship programs., Missions--China--Chongqing.
Geographic subjects: China, Chongqing., China, Chongqing., China, Chongqing., China, Chongqing., Chongqing (China), Asia--China--Chongqing--Chongqing
Physical Location: RNS RG 1, image no. 3733; 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_3733
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:359706

Title: Chapel sought as veterans’ monument.
Description: Text transcribed from caption: 3817 CHAPEL SOUGHT AS VETERANS’ MONUMENT [2] AKRON, Ohio -- Members of a local veterans’ committee inspect the 70-year-old chapel in Glendale Cemetery here which they are seeking to have redirected as a memorial to Akron’s dead of all wars. It was built after the Civil War to honor men of Akron who died in that conflict, but with the passage of time its significance was lost. Judge Arthur W. Doyle, who is leading the drive to restore the chapel, wants the campaign to be backed by the entire community, with the chapel to be placed under the trusteeship of a council composed of representatives from all active veterans groups. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (HAN-AK-MES-6A-6-W)
Creator Name(s): Haney. (photographer)
Date Created: 1946
Name Subject(s): Religious News Service--Archives., Glendale Cemetery (Akron, Ohio)
Topical Subject(s): Soldiers' monuments--Ohio--Akron., Chapels--Ohio--Akron., Church work with veterans--Ohio--Akron., Buildings--Repair and reconstruction--Ohio--Akron., Church architecture--Conservation and restoration--Ohio--Akron.
Geographic subjects: Ohio, Akron., Ohio, Akron., Ohio, Akron., Ohio, Akron., Ohio, Akron., Akron (Ohio), United States, North and Central America--United States--Ohio--Summit--Akron
Physical Location: RNS RG 1, image no. 3817; 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_3817
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:359714

Title: Chapel sought as veterans’ monument.
Description: Text transcribed from caption: 3816 CHAPEL SOUGHT AS VETERANS’ MONUMENT [1] AKON, Ohio -- Veterans groups here are seeking to have this old chapel rebuilt to honor the dead of all America’s wars. His group from a joint veterans’ committee are inspecting the priceless windows of the chapel, which was built after the Civil War to honor the heroes of that conflict. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (HAN-AK-MES-6A-6-W)
Creator Name(s): Haney. (photographer)
Date Created: 1946
Name Subject(s): Religious News Service--Archives.
Topical Subject(s): Soldiers' monuments--Ohio--Akron., Chapels--Ohio--Akron., Church work with veterans--Ohio--Akron., Buildings--Repair and reconstruction--Ohio--Akron., Church architecture--Conservation and restoration--Ohio--Akron.
Geographic subjects: Ohio, Akron., Ohio, Akron., Ohio, Akron., Ohio, Akron., Ohio, Akron., Akron (Ohio), United States, North and Central America--United States--Ohio--Summit--Akron
Physical Location: RNS RG 1, image no. 3816; 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_3816
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:359713

Title: Religion plays vital part in China’s struggle.
Description: Text transcribed from caption: 3734 RELIGION PLAYS VITAL PART IN CHINA’S STRUGGLE [2] China, longer at war than any of the other Allied nations, is making the steady trek back from the dismal years of struggle. The Christian Church, always faced with gigantic tasks in the ancient land, is again showing the way. Here a modern primary school is being held in an old temple in West China. (One of a series) Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (MP-NY-MES-6B-6-MISS)
Creator Name(s): Methodist Prints. (photographer)
Date Created: 1946
Name Subject(s): Religious News Service--Archives.
Topical Subject(s): Christian converts--China., Missions--China., Elementary schools--China., School children--China., Church schools--China., Reconstruction (1939-1951)--China.
Geographic subjects: China., China., China., China., China., China., China., Asia--China
Physical Location: RNS RG 1, image no. 3734; 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_3734
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:359707

Title: Religion plays vital part in China’s struggle.
Description: Text transcribed from caption: 3734A RELIGION PLAYS VITAL PART IN CHINA’S STRUGGLE [3] China, longer at war than any of the Allied nations, is making the steady trek back from the dismal years of struggle. The Christian Church, always faced with gigantic tasks in the ancient land, is again showing the way. Here a Christian pastor is demonstrating to some of his farmer parishioners how to graft their fruit trees and thus increase their yield. (One of a series) Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (MP-NY-MES-6B-6-MISS)
Creator Name(s): Methodist Prints. (photographer)
Date Created: 1946
Name Subject(s): Religious News Service--Archives.
Topical Subject(s): Christian converts--China--Chongqing., Missions--China--Chongqing., Reconstruction (1939-1951)--China--Chongqing., Fruit growers--China--Chongqing., Agriculture--Study and teaching--China--Chongqing.
Geographic subjects: China, Chongqing., China, Chongqing., China, Chongqing., China, Chongqing., China, Chongqing., Chongqing (China), Asia--China--Chongqing--Chongqing
Physical Location: RNS RG 1, image no. 3734A; 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_3734A
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:359708

Title: To spur Bible reading program.
Description: Text transcribed from caption: #4427 TO SPUR BIBLE READING PROGRAM NEW YORK -- This poster has been distributed to 115,000 ministers and chaplains, here and overseas, by the American Bible Society in connection with the third annual observance of World Wide Bible Reading Week from Thanksgiving to Christmas. High spot of the program will be the celebration of Universal Bible Sunday on December 8. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (ABS-NY-MES-9A-6-W-B)
Creator Name(s): American Bible Society. (publisher)
Date Created: 1946
Name Subject(s): Religious News Service--Archives., American Bible Society.
Topical Subject(s): Bible--Publication and distribution--Societies, etc., Promotions.
Geographic subjects: New York (N.Y.), North and Central America--United States--New York--New York--New York
Physical Location: RNS RG 1, image no. 4427; 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_4427
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:360275

Title: Log cabin church on Alaskan highway.
Description: Text transcribed from caption: #4578 LOG CABIN CHURCH ON ALASKAN HIGHWAY WHITEHORSE, Yukon Territory, Canada -- When the great Alaska Highway is opened for unrestricted civilian traffic in the near future, motorists not only will find all the conveniences of the material life, but also this log cabin church serving their spiritual needs. Talking with the two Royal Canadian Mounties is the Rt. Rev. William Archibald Geddes, Anglican Bishop of the Yukon. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (HW-NY-MES-10-A-6-A-E)
Creator Name(s): National Film Board of Canada. (publisher)
Date Created: 1946
Name Subject(s): Religious News Service--Archives., Royal Canadian Mounted Police., Geddes, William Archibald., Church of England in Canada--Bishops.
Geographic subjects: Whitehorse (Yukon), Whitehorse (Yukon), North and Central America--Canada--Yukon Territory--Whitehorse
Physical Location: RNS RG 1, image no. 4578; 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_4578
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:360290

Title: London bishop receives gifts.
Description: Text transcribed from caption: #4579 LONDON BISHOP RECEIVES GIFTS LONDON -- Dr. John W. C. Wand, Anglican Bishop of London, is shown seated on the steps of St. Paul’s Cathedral to receive offerings on the first day of an appeal for $750,000 to “rebuild London’s church life.” Nine thousand persons climbed the steps to present offerings, and Dr. Wand thanked each subscriber personally. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (SL-LON-MES-10-A-6-W)
Creator Name(s): Barratt's Photo Press, Ltd. (London, England) (photographer)
Date Created: 1946
Name Subject(s): Religious News Service--Archives., Wand, J. W. C. (John William Charles), 1885-1977., Church of England--Bishops., St. Paul’s Cathedral (London, England), Church of England--Finance.
Topical Subject(s): Offertories--Anglican Communion., Fund raising--England--London., Church finance--England--London., Christian giving., Finance, Personal--Religious aspects--Christianity.
Geographic subjects: England, London., England, London., London (England), Europe--England--Greater London--London
Physical Location: RNS RG 1, image no. 4579 ; 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_4579
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:360291

Title: Harvest service.
Description: Text transcribed from caption: #4606 HARVEST SERVICE PITTSBURGH -- Harry E. Martin, president of the board of trustees of the Smithfield St. Methodist church here, and Mrs. Laureta Rawsthorne, secretary to Methodist Bishop James H. Straughn, of Pittsburgh, decorate the altar of the church with farm produce in preparation for the historic Harvest Homecoming service. The service has been held in the Autumn ever since the founding of the church in 1788, with the exception of the war years. Service marked the 158th anniversary of the founding of Methodism in Pittsburgh. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (AMH-PITTS-MES-10B-6-M)
Creator Name(s): PIllsker, Herman. (photographer)
Date Created: 1946
Name Subject(s): Religious News Service--Archives., Martin, Harry E., Smithfield Street United Methodist Church (Pittsburgh, Pa.), Rawsthorne, Laureta., Straughn, James H., Methodist Church (U.S.)--Bishops.
Topical Subject(s): Trusts and trustees--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh., Church secretaries--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh., Church decoration and ornament--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh., Harvest festivals--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh.
Geographic subjects: Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh., Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh., Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh., Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh., Pittsburgh (Pa.), North and Central America--United States--Pennsylvania--Allegheny--Pittsburgh
Physical Location: RNS RG 1, image no. 4606; 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_4606
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:360293

Title: First sermon by first woman student.
Description: Text transcribed from caption: #4259 FIRST SERMON BY FIRST WOMAN STUDENT LANCASTER, Pa. -- Twenty-two-year-old Beatrice Weaver, of Bethlehem, Pa., first full-time woman student at the Evangelical and Reformed Church Theological Seminary here, preaches her first sermon in the seminary chapel before a congregation of her fellow students. Although she cannot become an ordained minister in the Church, she plans to enter one of the other fields open to ministerial graduates. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (MLS-LAN-PA-MES-8B-6-M-W-R)
Creator Name(s): Dare, Doug. (photographer)
Date Created: 1946
Name Subject(s): Religious News Service--Archives., Evangelical and Reformed Church. Theological Seminary., McConnell, Beatrice Weaver., Evangelical and Reformed Church.
Topical Subject(s): Women seminarians--Pennsylvania--Lancaster., Seminarians--Pennsylvania--Lancaster., Women college students--Pennsylvania--Lancaster., College students--Pennsylvania--Lancaster.
Geographic subjects: Pennsylvania, Lancaster., Pennsylvania, Lancaster., Pennsylvania, Lancaster., Pennsylvania, Lancaster., Lancaster (Pa.), North and Central America--United States--Pennsylvania--Lancaster--Lancaster
Physical Location: RNS RG 1, image no. 4259; 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_4259
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:360246

Title: First woman delegate.
Description: Text transcribed from caption: #4627 FIRST WOMAN DELEGATE CLEVELAND -- First woman delegate to the biennial convention of the United Lutheran Church in America was Mrs. Howard S. Bechtolt, of Chicago, shown here at the 15th convention with former Chaplain Charles H. Reinbrecht. Mr. Reinbrecht was interned throughout the war by the Japanese in China. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (JT-CLEV-MES-10-B-6-L)
Creator Name(s): Bottomer, Fred. (photographer)
Date Created: 1946
Name Subject(s): Religious News Service--Archives., American Lutheran Church (1930-1960)--Clergy., Reinbrecht, Charles H.
Topical Subject(s): Christian leadership--Cleveland--Ohio., Christian leadership--Lutheran Church., Christian women--Cleveland--Ohio., Women religious leaders--Cleveland--Ohio., Religious leaders--Cleveland--Ohio.
Geographic subjects: Cleveland, Ohio., Cleveland, Ohio., Cleveland, Ohio., Cleveland, Ohio., Cleveland (Ohio), North and Central America--United States--Ohio--Cuyahoga--Cleveland
Physical Location: RNS RG 1, image no. 4627; 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_4627
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:360297

Title: To become first Negro nursing Sisters.
Description: Text transcribed from caption: #C-4326 TO BECOME FIRST NEGRO NURSING SISTERS ST. LOUIS -- Said to be the first Negro girls admitted to a Catholic nursing order in America, these three young women have begun training with the Sisters of St. Mary of the Third Order of St. Francis at St. Mary’s Infirmary here. LEFT TO RIGHT they are: Pauline Townsend, Washington, D.C.; Hilda Brickus, Brooklyn, N.Y., and Betty Ebo, Bloomington, Ill. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (JZ-ST.L-MES-8D-6-C)
Date Created: 1946
Name Subject(s): Religious News Service--Archives., Franciscan Sisters of Mary., SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital (Saint Louis, Mo.), Townsend, Pauline., Brickus, Hilda., Ebo, Betty.
Topical Subject(s): African American Catholics--Missouri--Saint Louis., Nuns as nurses--Missouri--Saint Louis., African American nuns--Missouri--Saint Louis., African American nurses--Missouri--Saint Louis., Nuns--Missouri--Saint Louis.
Geographic subjects: Missouri, Saint Louis., Missouri, Saint Louis., Missouri, Saint Louis., Missouri, Saint Louis., Missouri, Saint Louis., Saint Louis (Mo.), North and Central America--United States--Missouri--Saint Louis City--Saint Louis
Physical Location: RNS RG 1, image no. C-4326 ; 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-4326
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:360301

Title: Cardinal Stritch speaks at charities convention.
Description: Text transcribed from caption: #C-4349 CARDINAL STRITCH SPEAKS AT CHARITIES CONVENTION SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- With the buildings of St. Mary’s College here forming a background, delegates to the annual convention of the National Conference of Catholic Charities hear Samuel Cardinal Stritch, of Chicago, issue an urgent plea for establishment of an agency to take the place of UNRRA when it ceases to operate. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (CS-SB-IND-MES-8E-6-C)
Creator Name(s): Carlton Studio. (photographer)
Date Created: 1946
Name Subject(s): Religious News Service--Archives., Stritch, Samuel Alphonsus, 1887-1958., Saint Mary’s College (Notre Dame, Ind.), National Conference of Catholic Charities (U.S.), United Nations Relief and Rehabilitation Administration., Catholic Church--Bishops., Catholic Church. Archdiocese of Chicago (Ill.)
Topical Subject(s): Congresses and conventions--Indiana.--South Bend, Charity--Religious aspects--Catholic Church., Church and social problems--Catholic Church., Church and social problems--Indiana--South Bend.
Geographic subjects: Indiana., South Bend, Indiana, South Bend., South Bend (Ind.), North and Central America--United States--Indiana--Saint Joseph--South Bend
Physical Location: RNS RG 1, image no. C-4349; 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-4349
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:360302

Title: Describes Hiroshima atom bombing.
Description: Text transcribed from caption: #C-4350 DESCRIBES HIROSHIMA ATOM BOMBING NEW YORK -- The Rev. Hugo Lassalle, S.J., Superior of all Jesuits in Japan, is one of the few surviving eye witnesses of the atom bombing of Hiroshima. Father Lassalle, who is to attend the forthcoming General Congregation of the Jesuit Fathers in Rome --where he will report on missionary activity in the Orient -- recalled the explosion as a gigantic wave of heat followed by a blinding flash. “Then everything collapsed, the ceilings, the windows, the furniture.” Father Lassalle, a veteran of 15 years service in Japan, was born in Germany. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (PM-NY-MES-8E-6-C)
Creator Name(s): Harris, Martin. (photographer)
Date Created: 1946
Name Subject(s): Religious News Service--Archives., Enomiya-Lassalle, Hugo M. (Hugo Makibi), 1898-1990., Catholic Church--Clergy., Jesuits.
Topical Subject(s): Atomic bomb victims--Japan--Hiroshima-shi., Nuclear weapons--Japan--Hiroshima-shi., Atomic bomb--Japan--Hiroshima-shi., Atomic bomb--Physiological effect.
Geographic subjects: Japan, Hiroshima-shi., Japan, Hiroshima-shi., Japan, Hiroshima-shi., New York (N.Y.), Hiroshima-shi (Japan), North and Central America--United States--New York--New York--New York
Physical Location: RNS RG 1, image no. C-4350; 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-4350
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:360303

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