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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: Santa Claus wins against Aztec God.
Description: Text transcribed from caption: SANTA CLAUS WINS AGAINST AZTEC GOD #S-1224 MEXICO CITY -- That the Mexican government has lost its fight to institute the Aztec God, Quetzalcoatl, as the symbol of Santa Claus in the Republic is shown in this picture taking at exercises terminating the school holiday in Tlalpan, suburb of Mexico City. For several years a movement has been under way to supplant Saint Nicholas, the jolly bewhiskered Santy Claus beloved by children of every land, with a flamboyant, befeathered Indian. Quetzalcoatl may have served very well to brighten little Aztec hearts centuries ago, but Santy Claus is the guy, according to these eleven little Mexican students. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (JSH-MC-JSH-12-6-5)
Creator Name(s): Starr-Hunt, Jack. (photographer)
Date Created: 1945, December 1945, December 1945
Name Subject(s): Santa Claus, (Fictitious character)--Clothing., Quetzalcoatl , (Mesoamerican deity), Religious News Service--Archives.
Topical Subject(s): Christmas--Mexico--Mexico City., School children--Mexico--Mexico City., Schoolboys--Mexico--Mexico City.
Geographic subjects: Mexico, Mexico City., Mexico, Mexico City., Mexico, Mexico City., Tlalpan (Mexico City, Mexico), Mexico, North and Central America--Mexico--Distrito Federal--Mexico City
Physical Location: RNS RG 1, image no. S-1224; 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_S-1224
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:357000

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