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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: NCCJ, Baltimore.
Description: Text transcribed from log book: 3802 NCCJ, Baltimore.
Date Created: 1946
Name Subject(s): Religious News Service--Archives., National Conference of Christians and Jews--Congresses.
Topical Subject(s): Congresses and conventions--Maryland--Baltimore., Interdenominational cooperation., Judaism--Relations--Christianity., Christianity and other religions--Judaism.
Geographic subjects: Maryland, Baltimore., Baltimore (Md.), North and Central America--United States--Maryland--Baltimore Independent City--Baltimore
Physical Location: RNS RG 1, image no. 3802; 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_3802a
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:359710

Title: Presbyterian Women churchwide gathering, 1988
Description: Transfer from 1" quad tape, box 35. Recorded at Purdue University, July 13, 1988.
Creator Name(s): Presbyterian Women (Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)). Churchwide Gathering (1988). (creator)
Date Created: 1988, July 13, 1988, July 13, 1988
Topical Subject(s): Women in the Presbyterian Church, Women in church work
Geographic subjects: North and Central America--United States--Indiana--West Lafayette
Physical Location: ARCHIVES 13-0210; Presbyterian Historical Society, Philadelphia, PA.
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Identifier (local): bx35_1988PW
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:360179

Title: Symbol of hope.
Description: Text transcribed from caption: #4344 SYMBOL OF HOPE LYNCHBURG, Va. -- Participants in the American Christian Ashram held at Lynchburg College here raise a cross before the start of the ten-day meeting as a symbol of their common quest. Ashram here was one of four held throughout the country. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (BS-LYN-VA-MES-8E-6-M)
Creator Name(s): Brenneke, Charles. (photographer)
Date Created: 1946
Name Subject(s): Religious News Service--Archives., Lynchburg College., Disciples of Christ.
Topical Subject(s): Ashrams., Spiritual retreats--Virginia--Lynchburg., Christian college students--Virginia--Lynchburg., College students--Virginia--Lynchburg., Christian universities and colleges--Virginia--Lynchburg.
Geographic subjects: Virginia, Lynchburg., Virginia, Lynchburg., Virginia, Lynchburg., Virginia, Lynchburg., Lynchburg (Va.), North and Central America--United States--Virginia--Lynchburg--Lynchburg
Physical Location: RNS RG 1, image no. 4344; 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_4344
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:360265

Title: Archbishop of Canterbury greeted by Canadian churchmen.
Description: Text transcribed from caption: #4351 ARCHBISHOP OF CANTERBURY GREETED BY CANADIAN CHURCHMEN HALIFAX -- The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr. Geoffrey Francis Fisher, (rear, center) is shown with the Rt. Rev. G. F. Kingston (left), Bishop of Nova Scotia, and Dr. A. Stanley Walker, president of King’s College here. In front row, left to right, are Mrs. Walker, Mrs. Fisher, and Mrs. Kingston. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (TS-TOR-MES-8E-6-W-A-E)
Date Created: 1946
Name Subject(s): Religious News Service--Archives., Fisher, Geoffrey Francis, Baron Fisher of Lambeth, 1887-1972., Kingston, George Frederick., Church of England. Diocese of Canterbury., Church of England. Diocese of Nova Scotia., University of King's College (Halifax, N.S.)--Faculty., Walker, A. Stanley., Church of England--Clergy., Church of England in Canada--Clergy., Fisher, Rosamond, Baroness Fisher of Lambeth., Kingston, Florence Belle., Church of England--Relations--Church of England in Canada., Church of England in Canada--Relations--Church of England.
Topical Subject(s): College presidents--Nova Scotia--Halifax., Visits of state--Nova Scotia--Halifax.
Geographic subjects: Nova Scotia, Halifax., Nova Scotia, Halifax., Halifax (N.S.), North and Central America--Canada--Nova Scotia--Halifax
Physical Location: RNS RG 1, image no. 4351; 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_4351
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:360266

Title: Reception honors Archbishop of Canterbury.
Description: Text transcribed from caption: #4352 RECEPTION HONORS ARCHBISHOP OF CANTERBURY HALIFAX, N. S. -- Dr. Geoffrey Francis Fisher, Archbishop of Canterbury, is shown with nurses of the Royal Canadian Navy at a reception given here in his honor upon his arrival from England. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (TS-TOR-MES-8E-6-W-A-E)
Date Created: 1946
Name Subject(s): Religious News Service--Archives., Fisher, Geoffrey Francis, Baron Fisher of Lambeth, 1887-1972., Church of England. Diocese of Canterbury., Church of England--Clergy., Canada. Royal Canadian Navy.
Topical Subject(s): Visits of state--Nova Scotia--Halifax., Military nursing--Nova Scotia--Halifax., Reception (Ecumenical relations)--Nova Scotia--Halifax.
Geographic subjects: Nova Scotia, Halifax., Nova Scotia, Halifax., Nova Scotia, Halifax., Halifax (N.S.), North and Central America--Canada--Nova Scotia--Halifax
Physical Location: RNS RG 1, image no. 4352; 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_4352
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:360267

Title: Women’s sewing circle.
Description: Text transcribed from annotations: #4379 Women’s sewing circle at Lynchburg, Va. Ashram.
Creator Name(s): Yost's Photo Service (Tacoma, Wash.) (photographer)
Date Created: 1946
Name Subject(s): Religious News Service--Archives.
Topical Subject(s): Ashrams., Spiritual retreats--Virginia--Lynchburg., Christian universities and colleges--Virginia--Lynchburg., Sewing--Virginia--Lynchburg., Women--Societies and clubs.
Geographic subjects: Virginia, Lynchburg., Virginia, Lynchburg., Virginia, Lynchburg., Lynchburg (Va.), North and Central America--United States--Virginia--Lynchburg--Lynchburg
Physical Location: RNS RG 1, image no. 4379; 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_4379
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:360271

Title: E. Stanley Jones.
Description: Text transcribed from annotations: #4380 E. Stanley Jones raking leaves at Lynchburg, Va. Ashram.
Creator Name(s): Yost's Photo Service (Tacoma, Wash.) (photographer)
Date Created: 1946
Name Subject(s): Religious News Service--Archives., Jones, E. Stanley (Eli Stanley), 1884-1973.
Topical Subject(s): Ashrams., Spiritual retreats--Virginia--Lynchburg., Theologians--Virginia--Lynchburg.
Geographic subjects: Virginia, Lynchburg., Virginia, Lynchburg., Lynchburg (Va.), North and Central America--United States--Virginia--Lynchburg--Lynchburg
Physical Location: RNS RG 1, image no. 4380; 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_4380
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:360272

Title: Raking leaves at Lynchburg Va. Ashram.
Description: Text transcribed from caption: #4381 Raking leaves at Lynchburg, Va. Ashram.
Creator Name(s): Yost's Photo Service (Tacoma, Wash.) (photographer)
Date Created: 1946
Name Subject(s): Religious News Service--Archives.
Topical Subject(s): Ashrams., Spiritual retreats--Virginia--Lynchburg., Theologians--Virginia--Lynchburg.
Geographic subjects: Virginia, Lynchburg., Virginia, Lynchburg., Lynchburg (Va.), North and Central America--United States--Virginia--Lynchburg--Lynchburg
Physical Location: RNS RG 1, image no. 4381; 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_4381A
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:360273

Title: Dr. Fisher in clerical robes.
Description: Text transcribed from caption: #4383 DR. FISHER IN CLERICAL ROBES HALIFAX, N. S. -- Dr. Geoffrey Francis Fisher, Archbishop of Canterbury, is shown in his clerical robes following his first sermon here after arriving from England. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (HH-HAX-MES-8E-6-A-E)
Creator Name(s): Halifax Herald. (photographer)
Date Created: 1946
Name Subject(s): Religious News Service--Archives., Fisher, Geoffrey Francis, Baron Fisher of Lambeth, 1887-1972., Church of England. Diocese of Canterbury., Church of England--Clergy.
Topical Subject(s): Visits of state--Nova Scotia--Halifax., Bishops--England.
Geographic subjects: Nova Scotia, Halifax., England., Halifax (N.S.), North and Central America--Canada--Nova Scotia--Halifax
Physical Location: RNS RG 1, image no. 4383; 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_4383
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:360274

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: 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: Gov. Robert Kerr.
Description: Text transcribed from annotations: #4611 GOV. ROBERT KERR Gov. Robert Kerr of Oklahoma addressing the National Sunday School Association First Convention in Chicago.
Creator Name(s): Newman, Art. (photographer)
Date Created: 1946
Name Subject(s): Religious News Service--Archives., Kerr, Robert S. (Robert Samuel), 1896-1963., National Sunday School Association (U.S.)--Congresses.
Topical Subject(s): Governors--Oklahoma., Public speaking--Religious aspects--Christianity., Speeches, addresses, etc., Congresses and conventions--Illinois--Chicago.
Geographic subjects: Oklahoma., Illinois, Chicago., Chicago (Ill.), North and Central America--United States--Illinois--Cook--Chicago
Physical Location: RNS RG 1, image no. 4611; 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_4611
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:360294

Title: Anderson & Egemein.
Description: Text transcribed from annotations: #4612 ANDERSON & EGEMEIN (left to right) Dr. Archer E. Anderson, Presbyterian of Duluth, Minn., President and C.V. Egemein of Chicago, Executive Secretary of National S. S. Assoc. [National Sunday School Association] -- 1st Convention in Chicago.
Creator Name(s): Newman, Art. (photographer)
Date Created: 1946
Name Subject(s): Religious News Service--Archives., Anderson, Archer E. (Archer Edward), 1899-, Egemein, C. V., National Sunday School Association (U.S.)--Congresses.
Topical Subject(s): Congresses and conventions--Illinois--Chicago., Interdenominational cooperation., Bible--In art.
Geographic subjects: Illinois, Chicago., Chicago (Ill.), North and Central America--United States--Illinois--Cook--Chicago
Physical Location: RNS RG 1, image no. 4612; 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_4612
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:360295

Title: Youth revival draws thousands.
Description: Text transcribed from caption: #4258 YOUTH REVIVAL DRAWS THOUSANDS DALLAS, Texas -- Thousands attend Baptist-sponsored night Youth Revival at Cole Park here. Two-hundred and fifty voice choir was led by Bo Baker, Baylor University student. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (DD-DAL-TEX-MES-8C-6-B-EVAN)
Creator Name(s): Dare, Doug. (photographer)
Date Created: 1946
Name Subject(s): Religious News Service--Archives., Baker, Bo., Baylor University--Students.
Topical Subject(s): Evangelical Revival--Texas--Dallas., Choirs (Music)--Texas--Dallas., Church work with youth--Texas--Dallas., Christian college students--Texas--Dallas., College students--Texas--Dallas., Christian universities and colleges--Texas--Dallas.
Geographic subjects: Texas, Dallas., Texas, Dallas., Texas, Dallas., Texas, Dallas., Texas, Dallas., Texas, Dallas., Dallas (Tex.), North and Central America--United States--Texas--Dallas--Dallas
Physical Location: RNS RG 1, image no. 4258; 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_4258
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:360245

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: World’s most sensitive seismograph.
Description: Text transcribed from caption: #4265 WORLD’S MOST SENSITIVE SEISMOGRAPH WESTON, Mass. -- Seismology, the science of earthquake phenomena, is now benefitting from the use of the most accurate seismograph yet made, the Benioff seismograph. This one at Weston College is one of three in existence. Shown here checking the apparatus, which recorded the recent West Indies quake, are the Rev. Daniel Linehan, S. J. (left), chief seismologist at Weston, and the Rev. James I. Monagle, S. J., his assistant. (One of a series) Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (ELM-BOS-MES-8C-6-RO-C)
Creator Name(s): Mac., E. (photographer)
Date Created: 1946
Name Subject(s): Religious News Service--Archives., Weston College School of Theology--Faculty., Linehan, Daniel., Monagle, James I., Catholic Church--Clergy., Jesuits.
Topical Subject(s): Seismology--Massachusetts--Weston., Seismologists--Massachusetts--Weston., Christian college students--Massachusetts--Weston., Theological seminaries--Massachusetts--Weston.
Geographic subjects: Massachusetts, Weston., Massachusetts, Weston., Massachusetts, Weston., Massachusetts, Weston., Weston (Mass.), North and Central America--United States--Massachusetts--Middlesex--Weston
Physical Location: RNS RG 1, image no. 4265; 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_4265
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:360248

Title: Earthquake check.
Description: Text transcribed from caption: #4266 EARTHQUAKE CHECK WESTON, Mass. -- An accurate system of checking time is essential in the science of seismology, the study of earthquake phenomena. Here the Rev. Daniel Linehan, S. J., chief seismologist at Weston College, regulates the radio control panel from which he receives time signals direct from the United States Naval Observatory in Washington, D.C. (One of a series) Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (ELM-BOS-MES-8C-6-RO-C)
Creator Name(s): Mac., E. (photographer)
Date Created: 1946
Name Subject(s): Religious News Service--Archives., Weston College School of Theology--Faculty., Linehan, Daniel., Catholic Church--Clergy., Jesuits., United States Naval Observatory.
Topical Subject(s): Seismology--Massachusetts--Weston., Seismologists--Massachusetts--Weston., Christian college students--Massachusetts--Weston., Theological seminaries--Massachusetts--Weston.
Geographic subjects: Massachusetts, Weston., Massachusetts, Weston., Massachusetts, Weston., Massachusetts, Weston., Weston (Mass.), North and Central America--United States--Massachusetts--Middlesex--Weston
Physical Location: RNS RG 1, image no. 4266; 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_4266
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:360249

Title: Recorded ‘Frisco quake.
Description: Text transcribed from caption: #4267 RECORDED ‘FRISCO QUAKE WESTON, Mass. -- Still in operation at Weston College here is this primitive Bosch-Omorri seismograph which recorded the San Francisco earthquake of 1906. It has been superseded by more accurate instruments such as the Benioff seismograph, only three of which are in existence, one at Weston. Putting the machine in operation are the Rev. Daniel Linehan, S. J. (left), chief seismologist at Weston, and his assistant, the Rev. James I. Monagle, S. J. (One of a series) Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (ELM-BOS-MES-8C-6-RO-C)
Creator Name(s): Mac., E. (photographer)
Date Created: 1946
Name Subject(s): Religious News Service--Archives., Weston College School of Theology--Faculty., Linehan, Daniel., Monagle, James I., Catholic Church--Clergy., Jesuits.
Topical Subject(s): Seismometers., Seismology--Massachusetts--Weston., Seismologists--Massachusetts--Weston., Christian college students--Massachusetts--Weston., Theological seminaries--Massachusetts--Weston.
Geographic subjects: Massachusetts, Weston., Massachusetts, Weston., Massachusetts, Weston., Massachusetts, Weston., Weston (Mass.), North and Central America--United States--Massachusetts--Middlesex--Weston
Physical Location: RNS RG 1, image no. 4267; 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_4267
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:360250

Title: Quake record checked by seismologists.
Description: Text transcribed from caption: #4268 QUAKE RECORD CHECKED BY SEISMOLOGISTS WESTON, Mass. -- Recordings of the recent earthquake in the West Indies are checked at Weston College here by the Rev. Daniel Linehan, S. J. (seated) chief seismologist, and his assistant, the Rev. James I. Monagle, S. J. Seismology, the study of earthquake phenomena, is an exact science, with mathematical precision a necessity, as the slide rule in Father Linehan’s hand proves. (One of a series) Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (ELM-BOS-MES-8C-6-RO)
Creator Name(s): Mac., E. (photographer)
Date Created: 1946
Name Subject(s): Religious News Service--Archives., Weston College School of Theology--Faculty., Linehan, Daniel., Monagle, James I., Catholic Church--Clergy., Jesuits.
Topical Subject(s): Seismology--Massachusetts--Weston., Seismologists--Massachusetts--Weston., Christian college students--Massachusetts--Weston., Theological seminaries--Massachusetts--Weston.
Geographic subjects: Massachusetts, Weston., Massachusetts, Weston., Massachusetts, Weston., Massachusetts, Weston., Weston (Mass.), North and Central America--United States--Massachusetts--Middlesex--Weston
Physical Location: RNS RG 1, image no. 4268; 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_4268
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:360251

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: New deaconess’ garb.
Description: Text transcribed from caption: #4635 NEW DEACONESS’ GARB CLEVELAND -- Sister Charlotte Weisburger (center) exhibits the new garb to be worn by deaconesses at the Philadelphia motherhouse of the United Lutheran Church in America. Looking on are Sister Martha Hanson, directing sister of the Baltimore motherhouse (left), and Sister Anna Ebert, directing sister of the Philadelphia motherhouse. Picture was taken here at the 15th biennial convention of the ULCA. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (JT-CLEV-MES-10B-6-L)
Creator Name(s): Docker. (photographer)
Date Created: 1946
Name Subject(s): Religious News Service--Archives., American Lutheran Church (1930-1960)--Congresses., Weisburger, Charlotte., Hanson, Martha., Ebert, Anna.
Topical Subject(s): Deaconesses--Lutheran Church., Monasticism and religious orders for women--Lutheran Church., Clothing and dress--Religious aspects--Christianity., Nuns--Cleveland--Ohio.
Geographic subjects: Cleveland, Ohio., Cleveland (Ohio), North and Central America--United States--Ohio--Cuyahoga--Cleveland
Physical Location: RNS RG 1, image no. 4635; 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_4635
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:360298

Title: New head of Catholic Central Verein.
Description: Text transcribed from caption: #C-4318 NEW HEAD OF CATHOLIC CENTRAL VEREIN NEWARK, N.J. -- Albert E. Sattler, of New York (left), is congratulated by the Very Rev. Gregory Schramm, O.S.B., Sub-prior of St. Mary’s Abbey here, following Mr. Sattler’s election as president of the Catholic Central Verein of America. Mr. Sattler was chosen to head the organization at its annual convention here. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (GV-NEW-NJ-MES-8D-6-C)
Date Created: 1946
Name Subject(s): Religious News Service--Archives., Sattler, Albert E., Schramm, Gregory., Benedictines., Catholic Church--Clergy., Benedictine Abbey of Newark (Newark, N.J.), Catholic Central Verein of America--Elections.
Topical Subject(s): Elections--New Jersey--Newark., Representative government and representation--New Jersey--Newark., Catholic Church--Societies, etc., Congresses and conventions--New Jersey--Newark.
Geographic subjects: New Jersey, Newark., New Jersey, Newark., New Jersey, Newark., Newark (N.J.), North and Central America--United States--New Jersey--Essex--Newark
Physical Location: RNS RG 1, image no. C-4318; 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-4318
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:360300

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

Title: First Mohawk to become a Jesuit.
Description: Text transcribed from caption: #C-4426 FIRST MOHAWK TO BECOME A JESUIT ST. REGIS, Quebec -- The Rev. Michael K. Jacobs, father superior of the St. Regis mission on the St. Lawrence River here, is the first of North America’s 37,000 Iroquois to become a Jesuit. A full-blooded Mohawk (one of the member tribes of the Iroquois), Father Jacobs is said to be the only priest to serve at one time in two provinces, two countries and under three bishops. His parish lies partly in the provinces of Ontario and Quebec, and partly in New York State. And his 3, 100 parishioners are both Canadian and American. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (TS-TOR-CAN-MES-9A-6-C)
Creator Name(s): International News Photos (New York, N.Y.) (publisher)
Date Created: 1946
Name Subject(s): Religious News Service--Archives., Jacobs, Michael K., Jesuits., Catholic Church--Clergy., Catholic Church--Missions--Canada.
Topical Subject(s): Iroquois Indians--Canada., Christian converts--Canada., Mohawk Indians--Canada., Indigenous peoples--Canada.
Geographic subjects: Canada., Canada., Canada., Akwesasne Indian Reserve (Québec and Ont.), Québec (Province), Ontario., North and Central America--Canada
Physical Location: RNS RG 1, image no. C-4426; 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-4426
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:360304

Title: Parochial students board buses despite ban.
Description: Text transcribed from caption: #C-4468 PAROCHIAL STUDENTS BOARD BUSES DESPITE BAN KENNETT SQUARE, Pa. -- Taking matters into their own hands, students of St. Patrick’s parochial school here climb into school buses run by the town’s school board after the board had barred them from using the vehicles. Armed with American flags, children marched through the streets here from their school to public Consolidated School where the buses were parked. Authorities made no move to enforce the school board ruling. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (JD-PHILA-MES-9B-6-C)
Creator Name(s): Desideris, Joe. (photographer)
Date Created: 1946
Name Subject(s): Religious News Service--Archives., St. Patrick School (Kennett Square, Pa.)
Topical Subject(s): Church schools--Pennsylvania--Kennett Square., School boards--Law and legislation--Pennsylvania--Kennett Square., Student protesters--Pennsylvania--Kennett Square.
Geographic subjects: Pennsylvania, Kennett Square., Pennsylvania, Kennett Square., Pennsylvania, Kennett Square., Kennett Square (Pa.), North and Central America--United States--Pennsylvania--Chester--Kennett Square
Physical Location: RNS RG 1, image no. C-4468; 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-4468
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:360306

Title: Medical mission Sisters turn printers.
Description: Text transcribed from caption: #C-4479 MEDICAL MISSION SISTERS TURN PRINTERS PHILADELPHIA -- Practical work is no stranger to the Medical Mission Sisters who work in the Order’s motherhouse in the Fox Chase district here. In its printing plant is printed all the stationery and literature necessary for the promotion of the Mission Sisters’ work. Feeding the press is Sister Mary Winifred, behind her Sister Mary Andrew. The Order was founded in 1925 by Mother Anna Dengel, M.D. It aids in extending medical science to the women of the Far East, particularly in India where the sisters have three hospitals, all staffed by Mission Sisters. There are 60 postulants and novices at the Mother House here, many of whom will serve as doctors, nurses and technicians or in other professions. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (JD-PHIL-MES-9B-6-C)
Date Created: 1946
Name Subject(s): Religious News Service--Archives., Medical Mission Sisters.
Topical Subject(s): Missionaries, Medical--India., Nuns--Pennsylvania--Philadelphia., Publishers and publishing., Religious literature--Distribution., Women missionaries--India., Missionaries--India.
Geographic subjects: India., Pennsylvania, Philadelphia., India., India., Philadelphia (Pa.), North and Central America--United States--Pennsylvania--Philadelphia--Philadelphia
Physical Location: RNS RG 1, image no. C-4479; 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-4479
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:360307

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