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Title: Seminarians march for civil rights.
Description: Text transcribed from caption: PC-30976 SEMINARIANS MARCH FOR CIVIL RIGHTS FORT WAYNE, Ind. -- Students from Lutheran and Catholic seminaries at Fort Wayne, Ind., used a campaign appearance there by segregationist Gov. George C. Wallace of Alabama as an occasion for a joint demonstration in support of the civil rights bill. The seminarians, and five Lutheran professors, marched and disturbed anti-discrimination literature outside a hotel where Gov. Wallace held a press conference. Participating were 125 students from Concordia Senior College, a pre-theological liberal arts college of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, and about 30 from the Crosier House of Studies, a seminary of the Crosier Fathers. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (RO-FW-5B-64-NBM)
Creator Name(s): Ft. Wayne Journal-Gazette (Fort Wayne, Ind.) (publisher)
Date Created: 1964, May 2, 1964, May 2, 1964
Name Subject(s): Religious News Service--Archives., Wallace, George C. (George Corley), 1919-1998., Concordia Senior College (Fort Wayne, Ind.)--Students., Lutheran Church--Missouri Synod., Crosier Fathers. Crosier House of Study--Students.
Topical Subject(s): Civil rights demonstrations--Indiana--Fort Wayne., Interdenominational cooperation--Indiana--Fort Wayne., Governors--Alabama., Primaries--Indiana., Civil rights--Religious aspects--Catholic Church., Civil rights--Religious aspects--Christianity., Seminarians--Indiana--Fort Wayne.
Geographic subjects: Indiana, Fort Wayne., Indiana, Fort Wayne., Alabama., Indiana., Indiana, Fort Wayne., Fort Wayne (Ind.), North and Central America--United States--Indiana--Allen--Fort Wayne
Physical Location: RNS RG 1, Box 103, image no. PC-30976; Presbyterian Historical Society, Philadelphia, PA
Related Item: Religious News Service Photographs, 1945-1982. --http://www.history.pcusa.org/collections/research-tools/guides-archival-collections/rns-rg-1
Identifier (local): RNS-RG1_PC-30976
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:348337

Title: Segregationist governor picketed by priest.
Description: Text transcribed from caption: PC-30908 SEGREGATIONIST GOVERNOR PICKETED BY PRIEST INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. -- Gov. George C. Wallace of Alabama, an avowed segregationist, is picketed by a Roman Catholic priest, Father Bernard Strange, as he campaigns in Indianapolis, Ind., for votes in the state’s Democratic Presidential primary. Father Strange is pastor of St. Rita’s church in that city. The states rights advocate has drawn sharp opposition from Protestant, Catholic and Jewish clergymen in his anti-civil rights invasion of Northern states. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (W-I-4D-64-NBM)
Creator Name(s): Wide World Photos, Inc. (publisher)
Date Created: 1964, April 20, 1964, April 20, 1964
Name Subject(s): Religious News Service--Archives., Wallace, George C. (George Corley), 1919-1998., Strange, Bernard Lawrence., Catholic Church--Clergy.
Topical Subject(s): Civil rights demonstrations--Indiana--Indianapolis., Civil rights--Religious aspects--Catholic Church., Primaries--Indiana., Political campaigns--Indiana--Indianapolis., Governors--Alabama.
Geographic subjects: Indiana, Indianapolis., Indiana., Indiana, Indianapolis., Alabama., Indianapolis (Ind.), North and Central America--United States--Indiana--Marion--Indianapolis
Physical Location: RNS RG 1, Box 103, image no. PC-30908; Presbyterian Historical Society, Philadelphia, PA
Related Item: Religious News Service Photographs, 1945-1982. --http://www.history.pcusa.org/collections/research-tools/guides-archival-collections/rns-rg-1
Identifier (local): RNS-RG1_PC-30908
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:348340

Title: New version.
Description: Text transcribed from caption: PC-30829 NEW VERSION “Whistler’s Mother,” Civil Rights version, as drawn by Hy Rosen, staff cartoonish of the Albany Times-Union. Cartoon shows Mrs. Malcolm Peabody, 72, of Cambridge, Mass., who was arrested in Jacksonville, Fla., for her efforts to integrate public accommodations there. Mrs. Peabody is the wife of a retired Protestant Episcopal bishop and the mother of an Episcopal priest and Gov. Endicott Peabody of Massachusetts. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (ATU-NY-4B-64-W)
Creator Name(s): Rosen, Hy. (artist)
Date Created: 1964
Name Subject(s): Religious News Service--Archives., lcsh, Peabody, Mary.
Topical Subject(s): Civil rights movements--United States., Civil rights demonstrations--Florida--Jacksonville., Editorial cartoons--New York (State)--Albany., Political satire.
Geographic subjects: United States., Florida, Jacksonville., New York (State), Albany., Jacksonville (Fla.), Albany (N.Y.), North and Central America--United States
Physical Location: RNS RG 1, Box 103, image no. PC-30829; Presbyterian Historical Society, Philadelphia, PA
Related Item: Religious News Service Photographs, 1945-1982. --http://www.history.pcusa.org/collections/research-tools/guides-archival-collections/rns-rg-1
Identifier (local): RNS-RG1_PC-30829
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:348342

Title: New understanding sought through interracial visits.
Description: Text transcribed from caption: P-30921 NEW UNDERSTANDING SOUGHT THROUGH INTERRACIAL VISITS KNOXVILLE, Tenn. -- Negro and white Presbyterian clergymen and their families spend an afternoon in friendly conversation in Knoxville, Tenn. The interracial family meeting was part of the first National Home Visit Day, an interreligious effort aimed at improving communication and understanding between races. Some 100,000 whites and Negroes in 112 cities, including 30 in the South, took part. Shown here, from left to right, top, are the Rev. and Mrs. James Reese, the Rev. and Mrs. David Mair, and Mildred Reese; and on the floor, Andrew Mair, Foster Reese, Douglas Mair and James Reese. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (MR-K-4D-64-NBM)
Creator Name(s): Ragsdale, Margaret. (photographer), The Knoxville News-Sentinel (Knoxville, Tenn.) (publisher)
Date Created: 1964, April 1964, April 1964
Name Subject(s): Religious News Service--Archives., Reese, James Foster., Reese, Neola Parrish., Mair, David Thurber., Mair, Patricia., Mair, Andrew David., Mair, Douglas., Reese, Mildred., Reese, Foster E., Reese, James L.
Topical Subject(s): Clergy--Tennessee--Knoxville., African American clergy--Tennessee--Knoxville., Ecumenical movement--Tennessee--Knoxville., Interdenominational cooperation--Tennessee--Knoxville., Children--Tennessee--Knoxville.
Geographic subjects: Tennessee, Knoxville., Tennessee, Knoxville., Tennessee, Knoxville., Tennessee, Knoxville., Tennessee, Knoxville., Knoxville (Tenn.), Knoxville (Tenn.), North and Central America--United States--Tennessee--Knox--Knoxville
Physical Location: RNS RG 1, Box 103, image no. P-30921; Presbyterian Historical Society, Philadelphia, PA
Related Item: Religious News Service Photographs, 1945-1982. --http://www.history.pcusa.org/collections/research-tools/guides-archival-collections/rns-rg-1
Identifier (local): RNS-RG1_P-30921
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:348345

Title: Dr. William Foxwell Albright.
Description: Text transcribed from Religious News Service log book: William Albright. Professor of archeology - Johns Hopkins Univ.
Creator Name(s): Religious News Service. (publisher)
Date Created: 1964
Name Subject(s): Religious News Service--Archives., Albright, William Foxwell, 1891-1971., Johns Hopkins University--Faculty.
Topical Subject(s): College teachers--Maryland--Baltimore., Archaeology--Study and teaching.
Geographic subjects: Maryland, Baltimore., Baltimore (Md.), North and Central America--United States--Maryland--Baltimore Independent City--Baltimore
Physical Location: RNS RG 1, Box 103, image no. 30816; 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_30816
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:348319

Title: Alabama archbishop orders Catholic school integration.
Description: Text transcribed from caption: C-30947 ALABAMA ARCHBISHOP ORDERS CATHOLIC SCHOOL INTEGRATION MOBILE, Ala. -- Archbishop Thomas J. Toolen, Bishop of Mobile-Birmingham, has ordered integration of all Catholic elementary and high schools in his diocese beginning in September. Announced in a pastoral letter read in diocesan churches, the order will affect parochial schools in Alabama and 11 counties of West Florida. Alabama has about 25,000 students in 80 Catholic elementary and 13 secondary schools, with about 5,000 Negroes. Archbishop Toolen urged all his faithful to “accept this decision as best for God and country.” He stressed that “no matter what personal feelings are, the common good of all must come first.” Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (W-4D-64-NAB)
Creator Name(s): Wide World Photos, Inc. (publisher)
Date Created: 1964
Name Subject(s): Religious News Service--Archives., Catholic Church--Bishops., Toolen, Thomas J., 1886-1976., Catholic Church. Diocese of Mobile-Birmingham.
Topical Subject(s): Bishops--Alabama--Mobile., Race relations--Religious aspects--Christianity., School integration--Alabama., Catholic schools--Alabama., School integration--West Florida., Catholic schools--West Florida., Civil rights--Religious aspects--Catholic Church.
Geographic subjects: Alabama, Mobile., Alabama., Alabama., West Florida., West Florida., Alabama., West Florida., Mobile (Ala.), North and Central America--United States--Alabama--Mobile--Mobile
Physical Location: RNS RG 1, Box 103, image no. C-30947; 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-30947
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:348351

Title: Pieta's safe arrival.
Description: Text transcribed from caption: C-30877 PIETA’S SAFE ARRIVAL NEW YORK -- Pieta, the Michelangelo masterpiece depicting the dead Christ lying in the arms of Mary, arrives safely in New York after its long and, thankfully, uneventful trip from Vatican City. Francis Cardinal Spellman, Archbishop of New York, who secured the permission of the late Pop John XXIII to bring the statue to the U.S., is shown at right after he had blessed the Pieta aboard a barge in the harbor. Pope Paul VI also approved the cardinal’s request. Bound for the World’s Fair where an estimated 15 million people will view it at the Vatican Pavilion, the masterpiece was insured for $6 million while in transit. Another statue, “The Good Shepherd,” also brought from Vatican City, was insured for $2 million. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (BB-NY-4C-64-W)
Creator Name(s): Braun, Bob. (photographer)
Date Created: 1964, April 13, 1964
Name Subject(s): Religious News Service--Archives., Catholic Church., Spellman, Francis, 1887-1967., Paul VI, Pope, 1897-1978., New York World’s Fair (1964-1965 : New York, N.Y.)
Topical Subject(s): Arts and diplomacy--Vatican City., Pietà., Delivery of goods--New York (State)--New York.
Geographic subjects: Vatican City., New York (State), New York., New York (N.Y.), New York Harbor (N.Y. and N.J.), North and Central America--United States--New York--New York
Physical Location: RNS RG 1, Box 103, image no. C-30877; 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-30877
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:348353

Title: Entrance to Vatican Pavilion.
Creator Name(s): Newman, Irving J. (photographer)
Date Created: 1964
Name Subject(s): Religious News Service--Archives., New York World’s Fair (1964-1965 : New York, N.Y.)
Topical Subject(s): Buildings--New York (State)--New York.
Geographic subjects: New York (State), New York., Queens (New York, N.Y.), Flushing Meadows-Corona Park (New York, N.Y.), North and Central America--United States--New York--New York
Physical Location: RNS RG 1, Box 103, image no. C-30901; 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-30901
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:348356

Title: Michelangelo's Pieta.
Description: Text transcribed from caption: C-30902 MICHELANGELO’S PIETA NEW YORK -- Unveiled by Paolo Cardinal Marella with a blessing from Pope Paul VI, Michelangelo’s great masterpiece is shown bathed in floodlights in a special section of the Vatican Pavilion of the New York World’s Fair. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (IN-NY-4D-64-TFD)
Creator Name(s): Newman, Irving J. (photographer), Michelangelo Buonarroti, 1475-1564. (artist)
Date Created: 1964
Name Subject(s): Religious News Service--Archives., Mary, Blessed Virgin, Saint--Art., Jesus Christ--Art., New York World’s Fair (1964-1965 : New York, N.Y.)
Topical Subject(s): Arts and diplomacy--Vatican City., Pietà., Sculpture--New York (State)--New York., Exhibitions--New York (State)--New York.
Geographic subjects: Vatican City., New York (State), New York., New York (State), New York., Queens (New York, N.Y.), Flushing Meadows-Corona Park (New York, N.Y.), North and Central America--United States--New York--New York
Physical Location: RNS RG 1, Box 103, image no. C-30902; 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-30902
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:348357

Title: Procession to the Vatican Pavilion.
Creator Name(s): Newman, Irving J. (photographer)
Date Created: 1964, April 19, 1964, April 19, 1964
Name Subject(s): Religious News Service--Archives., Spellman, Francis, 1889-1967., Catholic Church. Archdiocese of New York (N.Y.), New York World’s Fair (1964-1965 : New York, N.Y.), Catholic Church--Bishops.
Topical Subject(s): Processions--New York (State)--New York., Bishops--New York (State)--New York., Exhibition buildings--New York (State)--New York., Dedication services--New York (State)--New York.
Geographic subjects: New York (State), New York., New York (State), New York., New York (State), New York., New York (State), New York., Queens (New York, N.Y.), Flushing Meadows-Corona Park (New York, N.Y.), North and Central America--United States--New York--New York
Physical Location: RNS RG 1, Box 103, image no. C-30903; 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-30903
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:348358

Title: Vatican Pavilion photos show church at work.
Description: Text transcribed from caption: C-30919 VATICAN PAVILION PHOTOS SHOW CHURCH AT WORK NEW YORK -- Roman Catholic Church work around the world is seen in a wall photo display in the Vatican Pavilion at the New York World’s Fair. Large crowds viewed Michelangelo’s “Pieta” and the many other features of the pavilion on the Fair’s opening day. At right is a color photo transparency of the Renaissance artist’s “Last Judgment.” Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (BS-NY-4D-64-NBM)
Creator Name(s): Sifford, Bruce. (photographer)
Date Created: 1964
Name Subject(s): Religious News Service--Archives., New York World’s Fair (1964-1965 : New York, N.Y.), Catholic Church--Foreign relations.
Topical Subject(s): Exhibitions--New York (State)--New York.
Geographic subjects: New York (State), New York., Queens (New York, N.Y.), Flushing Meadows-Corona Park (New York, N.Y.), North and Central America--United States--New York--New York
Physical Location: RNS RG 1, Box 103, image no. C-30919; 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-30919
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:348360

Title: Interracial group names nun education director.
Description: Text transcribed from caption: C-30968 For Release: Fri., May 8, 1964 or later INTERRACIAL GROUP NAMES NUN EDUCATION DIRECTOR CHICAGO -- Sister Claire Marie, chairman of the sociology department of Alverno College, Milwaukee, was named head of a new department of education set up by the National Catholic Conference for Interracial Justice in Chicago. As director of education, the Franciscan nun--effective Sept. 14--will work in the area of youth education and the training of Sisters and lay people in the field of race relations. The nun-sociologist, who has had ten years experience in race relations, also will concern herself with intergroup programs in the field of medical care. Sister Claire is a former coordinator of research for the Bureau of Social Research at Catholic University of America where she earned her PH. D. degree in sociology. She has been a sociology teacher in high schools and at the graduate schools of Catholic University and Loyola University, Chicago. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (NCC-5B-64-NAB)
Creator Name(s): National Catholic Conference for Interracial Justice. (publisher)
Date Created: 1964
Name Subject(s): Religious News Service--Archives., Sawyer, Claire Marie., Catholic Church., National Catholic Conference for Interracial Justice., Alverno College--Faculty.
Topical Subject(s): Race relations--Religious aspects--Catholic Church., Race relations--Religious aspects--Christianity., Nuns--Illinois--Chicago., Nuns as teachers--Illinois--Chicago., College teachers--Illinois--Chicago., Women college teachers--Illinois--Chicago., Sociologists--Illinois--Chicago., Women sociologists--Illinois--Chicago.
Geographic subjects: Illinois, Chicago., Illinois, Chicago., Illinois, Chicago., Illinois, Chicago., Illinois, Chicago., Illinois, Chicago., Chicago (Ill.), North and Central America--United States--Illinois--Cook--Chicago
Physical Location: RNS RG 1, Box 103, image no. C-30968; 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-30968
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:348330

Title: Cardinal's efforts for Israel disclosed.
Description: Text transcribed from caption: C-31005 CARDINAL’S EFFORTS FOR ISRAEL DISCLOSED NEW YORK -- For the first time it was revealed that Francis Cardinal Spellman, Archbishop of New York (left), had a part in the admission of Israel to the United Nations in 1949. The disclosure was made by Charles H. Silver, president of Beth Israel Hospital (right), in introducing the cardinal at the hospital’s 75th anniversary dinner. With them is Mayor Robert F. Wagner. Mr. Silver reported that Cardinal Spellman contacted a number of South American countries in support of Israel’s entry into the U. N. These contacts, Mr. Silver said, were instrumental in the General Assembly approving the new nation’s membership. He added that the prelate’s assistance made “one of the most amazing stories of brotherhood and fellowship among men of good will.” Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (BB-NY-5C-64-NAB)
Creator Name(s): Braun, Bob. (photographer)
Date Created: 1964, May 1964
Name Subject(s): Religious News Service--Archives., Spellman, Francis, 1889-1967., Catholic Church. Archdiocese of New York (N.Y.), Silver, Charles H., Wagner, Robert F. (Robert Ferdinand), 1910-1991., Beth Israel Hospital (New York, N.Y.)--Anniversaries, etc., United Nations--Membership., Catholic Church--Foreign relations--Israel., United Nations., Catholic Church--Bishops.
Topical Subject(s): Bishops--New York (State)--New York., Mayors--New York (State)--New York., Hospital trustees--New York (State)--New York., Jewish hospitals--New York (State)--New York., Diplomacy--Religious aspects--Catholic Church., Zionism--History--Israel--20th century., Catholic Church and Zionism.
Geographic subjects: New York (State), New York., New York (State), New York., New York (State), New York., New York (State), New York., Israel, 20th century., New York (N.Y.), Israel, History, 1948-1967., North and Central America--United States--New York--New York
Physical Location: RNS RG 1, Box 103, image no. C-31005; 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-31005
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:348362

Title: Church union consultation leaders.
Creator Name(s): Princeton Theological Seminary. (publisher)
Date Created: 1964
Name Subject(s): Religious News Service--Archives., Princeton Theological Seminary.
Topical Subject(s): Ecumenical movement--New Jersey--Princeton., Meetings--New Jersey--Princeton.
Geographic subjects: New Jersey, Princeton., New Jersey, Princeton., Princeton (N.J.), North and Central America--United States--New Jersey--Mercer--Princeton
Physical Location: RNS RG 1, Box 103, image no. P-30878; Presbyterian Historical Society, Philadelphia, PA
Related Item: Religious News Service Photographs, 1945-1982. --http://www.history.pcusa.org/collections/research-tools/guides-archival-collections/rns-rg-1
Identifier (local): RNS-RG1_P-30878
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:348407

Title: At conference on Negro welfare.
Description: Text transcribed from caption: C-30871 AT CONFERENCE ON NEGRO WELFARE ST. LOUIS, MO. -- Officers of the Midwest Clergy Conference on Negro Welfare confer at the organization’s three-day meeting at St. Louis. Left to right, they are Father Matthew Gottschalk, O.F.M. Cap., of Milwaukee, vice-president; Father Bernardin Patterson, O.S.B., of South Union, Ky., president; Father Clement Faistl, of Columbus, Ohio, secretary; and Father Philip Allen, of Wichita, Kans., treasurer. Father Bernardin, prior of St. Maur’s Priory, South Union, Ky., is the first Negro to head a Benedictine monastery in the United States. The agency is studying recommendations that it establish a national office to assist priests active in interracial work. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (RAC-STL-4C-64-W)
Creator Name(s): Clavenna, Robert A. (photographer)
Date Created: 1964, April 1964
Name Subject(s): Religious News Service--Archives., Catholic Church--Clergy., Gottschalk, Matthew., Patterson, Bernardin J., Faistl, Clement F., Allen, Philip J.
Topical Subject(s): Race relations--Religious aspects--Christianity., Clergy conferences--Missouri--Saint Louis., African American clergy--United States., Clergy--United States.
Geographic subjects: Missouri, Saint Louis., United States., United States., Saint Louis (Mo.), North and Central America--United States--Missouri--Saint Louis City--Saint Louis
Physical Location: RNS RG 1, Box 103, image no. C-30871; 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-30871
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:348410

Title: LBJ chats with Baptists.
Creator Name(s): Muse, Seth H., 1912-1976 (photographer)
Date Created: 1964
Name Subject(s): Religious News Service--Archives., Johnson, Lyndon B. (Lyndon Baines), 1908-1973., Southern Baptist Convention., White House (Washington, D.C.)
Topical Subject(s): Civil rights--Religious aspects--Christianity., Civil rights movements--United States., Presidents--United States., Civil rights--United States., Civil rights movements--Southern States.
Geographic subjects: United States., United States., United States., Southern States., White House Gardens (Washington, D.C.), Washington (D.C.), North and Central America--United States--District of Columbia--Washington
Physical Location: RNS RG 1, Box 103, image no. 30799; 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_30799
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:348419

Title: Lincoln Memorial.
Creator Name(s): Religious News Service. (publisher)
Date Created: 1964
Name Subject(s): Religious News Service--Archives., National Mall & Memorial Parks (Agency : U.S.), Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865--Monuments.
Topical Subject(s): Lincoln Memorial (Washington, D.C.), Memorials--Washington (D.C.), National parks and reserves--Washington (D.C.)
Geographic subjects: Washington (D.C.), Washington (D.C.), Washington (D.C.), Mall, The (Washington, D.C.), Washington (D.C.), North and Central America--United States--District of Columbia--Washington
Physical Location: RNS RG 1, Box 103, image no. 30939; 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_30939
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:348420

Title: Fair crowds stream by Unisphere.
Description: Text transcribed from caption: PC-30930 FAIR CROWDS STREAM BY UNISPHERE NEW YORK -- A balmy spring day brings large crowds to the newly-opened New York World’s Fair, where pavilions and exhibits over 646-acre expanse carry out the general theme of the exposition: “Peace through Understanding.” The towering Unisphere, standing over fountains and a broad pool, symbolizes today’s “shrinking world in an expanding universe.” In addition to hundreds of business, industrial and governmental structures, the Fair features eight different religious pavilions. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (MH-NY-4E-64-NBM)
Creator Name(s): Religious News Service. (publisher)
Date Created: 1964, circa May 1964
Name Subject(s): Religious News Service--Archives., New York World’s Fair (1964-1965 : New York, N.Y.)
Topical Subject(s): Unisphere (New York, N.Y.), Parks--New York (State)--New York.
Geographic subjects: New York (State), New York., Queens (New York, N.Y.), Flushing Meadows-Corona Park (New York, N.Y.), North and Central America--United States--New York--New York
Physical Location: RNS RG 1, Box 103, image no. PC-30930; Presbyterian Historical Society, Philadelphia, PA
Related Item: Religious News Service Photographs, 1945-1982. --http://www.history.pcusa.org/collections/research-tools/guides-archival-collections/rns-rg-1
Identifier (local): RNS-RG1_PC-30930
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:348387

Title: Photographer receives two Brotherhood Awards.
Description: Text transcribed from caption: PCN-30989 PHOTOGRAPHER RECEIVES TWO BROTHERHOOD AWARDS NEW YORK-Dr. Lewis Webster Jones, president of the National Conference of Christians and Jews (right) presents two Mass Media Brotherhood Award for outstanding service to better human relations to Gordon Parks, photographer for Life magazine. Mr. Parks is the first to win two of the awards in the same year. He was cited for an article and a series of photos appearing in Life, Aug. 16, 1963. His article, “Long Search for Pride,” dealt with racial prejudice. The photo series, “How It Feels to be Black,” interpreted the emotions of a Negro child. Brotherhood Awards in the fields of newspapers and magazines were presented by the NCCJ to five other winners and eleven recipients received Certificates of Recognition. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (NCCJ-5B-64-NAB)
Creator Name(s): National Conference of Christians and Jews. (photographer)
Date Created: 1964
Name Subject(s): Religious News Service--Archives., Parks, Gordon, 1912-2006., National Conference of Christians and Jews--Awards., Jones, Lewis Webster, 1899-1975.
Topical Subject(s): Award presentations--New York (State)--New York., Photojournalists--New York (State)--New York., African American photographers--New York (State)--New York., Race in mass media., African American artists--New York (State)--New York.
Geographic subjects: New York (State), New York., New York (State), New York., New York (State), New York., New York (State), New York., New York (N.Y.), North and Central America--United States--New York--New York
Physical Location: RNS RG 1, Box 103, image no. PCN-30989; 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_PCN-30989
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:348389

Title: ACP delegates get State Department briefing.
Description: Text transcribed from caption: P-30858 ACP DELEGATES GET STATE DEPARTMENT BRIEFING WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Church editors attending the annual meeting of the Associated Church Press in Washington visit the State Department for a briefing by Walt Rostow, counselor and chairman of the department’s Policy Planning Council. Theme of the ACP meeting was “Waging the Peace.” Delegates represented 173 Protestant, Orthodox and nondenominational periodicals in the U.S. and Canada affiliated with the professional press association. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (SM-WASH-4C-64-NAB)
Creator Name(s): Muse, Seth H., 1912-1976. (photographer)
Date Created: 1964
Name Subject(s): Religious News Service--Archives., Rostow, W. W. (Walt Whitman), 1916-2003., Associated Church Press., Harry S. Truman Federal Building (Washington, D.C.)
Topical Subject(s): Editors--Washington (D.C.), Speeches, addresses, etc., Religion and state--Washington (D.C.)
Geographic subjects: Washington (D.C.), Washington (D.C.), Washington (D.C.), North and Central America--United States--District of Columbia--Washington
Physical Location: RNS RG 1, Box 103, image no. P-30858; Presbyterian Historical Society, Philadelphia, PA
Related Item: Religious News Service Photographs, 1945-1982. --http://www.history.pcusa.org/collections/research-tools/guides-archival-collections/rns-rg-1
Identifier (local): RNS-RG1_P-30858
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:348425

Title: Churchmen briefed before visiting Senators.
Description: Text transcribed from caption: P-30956 CHURCHMEN BRIEFED BEFORE VISITING SENATORS WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Protestant clergy and laymen who took part in a mass interreligious convocation in support of civil rights at Washington, D.C., receive suggestions for “follow-up” meetings with their Senators. Conducting the briefing session is Dr. Robert Spike, executive director of the National Council of Churches’ Commission on Religion and Race. At extreme right is J. Irwin Miller of Columbus, Ind., immediate past president of the NCC. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (1-NY-5A-64-NBM)
Creator Name(s): Thompson, Ken. (photographer), National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Commission on Religion and Race. (publisher)
Date Created: 1964
Name Subject(s): Religious News Service--Archives., National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Commission on Religion and Race., Spike, Robert W. (Robert Warren), Miller, J. Irwin (Joseph Irwin), 1909-2004., National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America.
Topical Subject(s): Clergy--Washington (D.C.), Ecumenical movement--United States., Interdenominational cooperation--Washington (D.C.), Civil rights--Religious aspects--Christianity., Civil rights movements--United States.
Geographic subjects: Washington (D.C.), United States., Washington (D.C.), United States., Washington (D.C.), North and Central America--United States--District of Columbia--Washington
Physical Location: RNS RG 1, Box 103, image no. P-30956; Presbyterian Historical Society, Philadelphia, PA
Related Item: Religious News Service Photographs, 1945-1982. --http://www.history.pcusa.org/collections/research-tools/guides-archival-collections/rns-rg-1
Identifier (local): RNS-RG1_P-30956
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:348427

Title: Prayers for passage of civil rights bill.
Description: Text transcribed from caption: P-30957 PRAYERS FOR PASSAGE OF CIVIL RIGHTS BILL WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Daily worship services to underscore religious demands that pending civil rights legislation be speedily passed were launched in the Lutheran Church of the Reformation on Capitol Hill immediately after an interreligious convocation which brought more than 6,000 Protestants, Catholics and Jews to the nation’s capital [capitol]. Initial speakers at the services -- which were to continue until the civil rights bill is passed -- were (left) J. Irwin Miller of Columbus, Ind., immediate past president of the National Council of Churches, and Dr. J. Oscar Lee, associate executive director of the National Council’s Commission on Religion and Race. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (1-NY-51-64-NBM)
Creator Name(s): Thompson, Ken. (photographer), National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Commission on Religion and Race. (publisher)
Date Created: 1964
Name Subject(s): Religious News Service--Archives., National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Commission on Religion and Race., Church of the Reformation (Washington, D.C.), Miller, J. Irwin (Joseph Irwin), 1909-2004., National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America., Lee, James Oscar.
Topical Subject(s): Clergy--Washington (D.C.), Ecumenical movement--United States., Interdenominational cooperation--Washington (D.C.), Civil rights--Religious aspects--Christianity., Civil rights movements--United States., Prayer--Washington (D.C.)
Geographic subjects: Washington (D.C.), United States., Washington (D.C.), United States., Washington (D.C.), Washington (D.C.), North and Central America--United States--District of Columbia--Washington
Physical Location: RNS RG 1, Box 103, image no. P-30957; Presbyterian Historical Society, Philadelphia, PA
Related Item: Religious News Service Photographs, 1945-1982. --http://www.history.pcusa.org/collections/research-tools/guides-archival-collections/rns-rg-1
Identifier (local): RNS-RG1_P-30957
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:348428

Title: Churchmen discuss proposed prayer amendment.
Description: Text transcribed from caption: P-31030 CHURCHMEN DISCUSS PROPOSED PRAYER AMENDMENT WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Members of the House Judiciary Committee called on numerous leading American churchmen to express their views on proposed amendments to the U.S. Constitution to allow voluntary prayer and Bible-reading in the public schools. Among witnesses were Dr. Daniel Poling, left, editor of Christian Herald magazine, who said he favors such an amendment, and Dr. Martin E. Marty, Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod pastor and associate professor at the University of Chicago Divinity School, who opposed the proposals. They discuss the subject here with Prof. Paul Freund of Harvard University, who also opposed the amendment. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (W-DC-5D-64-NBM)
Creator Name(s): Wide World Photos, Inc. (publisher)
Date Created: 1964, May 15, 1964, May 15, 1964
Name Subject(s): Religious News Service--Archives., Poling, Daniel A. (Daniel Alfred), 1884-1968., Marty, Martin E., 1928-, University of Chicago. Divinity School--Faculty., Christian Herald (Firm), Lutheran Church--Missouri Synod--Clergy., Freund, Paul A. (Paul Abraham), 1908-1992., Harvard Law School--Faculty., United States. Congress. House. Committee on the Judiciary.
Topical Subject(s): Prayer in the public schools--Law and legislation--United States., Freedom of religion--United States., Editors--Washington (D.C.), College teachers--Washington (D.C.)
Geographic subjects: United States., United States., Washington (D.C.), Washington (D.C.), Washington (D.C.), North and Central America--United States--District of Columbia--Washington
Physical Location: RNS RG 1, Box 103, image no. P-31030; Presbyterian Historical Society, Philadelphia, PA
Related Item: Religious News Service Photographs, 1945-1982. --http://www.history.pcusa.org/collections/research-tools/guides-archival-collections/rns-rg-1
Identifier (local): RNS-RG1_P-31030
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:348431

Title: Religious support for civil rights bill.
Description: Text transcribed from caption: PC-30893 RELIGIOUS SUPPORT FOR CIVIL RIGHTS BILL WASHINGTON, D.C. -- A demand that the U.S. Senate pass the “strongest possible” civil rights bill was made by leading Protestant, Roman Catholic and Jewish spokesmen as they announced an interreligious convocation in support of the measure would be held in the nation’s capital on April 28. A joint statement calling the convocation and stating that religious groups cannot watch the debate as “uninvolved spectators” was issued by Dr. Eugene Carson Blake (speaking), chief executive officer of the United Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. and head of the National Council of Churches’ Commission on Religion and Race; Father John F. Cronin, S.S. (left), assistant director of the Social Action Department of the National Catholic Welfare Conference, and Rabbi Uri Miller, president of the Synagogue Council of America. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (1-NY-4D-64-NBM)
Creator Name(s): Thompson, Kenneth. (photographer), National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. (publisher)
Date Created: 1964, April 1964, April 1964
Name Subject(s): Religious News Service--Archives., Miller, Uri, 1906-1972., Synagogue Council of America., Blake, Eugene Carson, 1906-1985., National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Commission on Religion and Race., Cronin, John F. (John Francis), 1908-1994., National Catholic Welfare Conference., United Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A.
Topical Subject(s): Civil rights movements--United States., Civil rights--Religious aspects--Christianity., Civil rights--Religious aspects--Judaism., Ecumenical movement--Washington (D.C.), Speeches, addresses, etc., Religion and social problems--United States.
Geographic subjects: United States., Washington (D.C.), United States., Washington (D.C.), North and Central America--United States--District of Columbia--Washington
Physical Location: RNS RG 1, Box 103, image no. PC-30893; Presbyterian Historical Society, Philadelphia, PA
Related Item: Religious News Service Photographs, 1945-1982. --http://www.history.pcusa.org/collections/research-tools/guides-archival-collections/rns-rg-1
Identifier (local): RNS-RG1_PC-30893
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:348433

Title: Rabbi speaks for civil rights.
Description: Text transcribed from caption: PC-30958 RABBI SPEAKS FOR CIVIL RIGHTS WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Rabbi Uri Miller, president of the Synagogue Council of America, urges immediate passage of pending civil rights legislation at a mass interreligious convocation at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. More than 6,000 Protestants, Roman Catholics and Jews attended the convocation. Other main speakers, from left to right immediately behind the rostrum, included Archbishop Patrick A. O’Boyle of Washington and Bishop B. Julian Smith of the Christian Methodist Episcopal Church and the National Council of Churches’ race commission. At far right is Dr. Eugene Carson Blake, NCC race commission chairman and chief administrative officer of the United Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (1-NY-5A-64-NBM)
Creator Name(s): Thompson, Kenneth. (photographer), National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Commission on Religion and Race. (publisher)
Date Created: 1964, April 28, 1964, April 28, 1964
Name Subject(s): Religious News Service--Archives., National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Commission on Religion and Race., Christian Methodist Episcopal Church., Synagogue Council of America., O'Boyle, Patrick, 1896-1987., Miller, Uri, 1906-1972., Blake, Eugene Carson, 1906-1985., Catholic Church. Archdiocese of Washington (D.C.), Smith, Benjamin Julian, 1899-1977., United Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A.
Topical Subject(s): Civil rights--Religious aspects--Christianity., Civil rights--Religious aspects--Catholic Church., Civil rights--Religious aspects--Judaism., Meetings--Washington (D.C.), Civil rights movements--United States., Interreligious cooperation--United States.
Geographic subjects: Washington (D.C.), United States., United States., Washington (D.C.), North and Central America--United States--District of Columbia--Washington
Physical Location: RNS RG 1, Box 103, image no. PC-30958; Presbyterian Historical Society, Philadelphia, PA
Related Item: Religious News Service Photographs, 1945-1982. --http://www.history.pcusa.org/collections/research-tools/guides-archival-collections/rns-rg-1
Identifier (local): RNS-RG1_PC-30958
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:348437

Title: Enthusiastic interreligious crowd urges civil rights.
Description: Text transcribed from caption: PC-30959 ENTHUSIASTIC INTERRELIGIOUS CROWD URGES CIVIL RIGHTS WASHINGTON, D.C. -- More than 6,000 Protestants, Catholics and Jews enthusiastically applaud as Dr. Eugene Carson Blake, United Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. chief administrator and chairman of the National Council of Churches’ race commission, demands that civil rights legislation “must and will be enacted -- and the time is now.” All 535 Senators and Representatives were invited to the interreligious convocation at Georgetown University, Washington, D.C., and several attended. At left in the front row are the two New York Republican Senators, Jacob K. Javits and Kenneth B. Keating, and sixth from left is Senator Hubert H. Humphrey (D.-Minn.), floor manager of the civil rights bill. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (1-NY-5A-64-NBM)
Creator Name(s): Thompson, Kenneth. (photographer), National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Commission on Religion and Race. (publisher)
Date Created: 1964, April 28, 1964, April 28, 1964
Name Subject(s): Religious News Service--Archives., National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Commission on Religion and Race., Blake, Eugene Carson, 1906-1985., United Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A., Georgetown University., Javits, Jacob K. (Jacob Koppel), 1904-1986., Keating, Kenneth B. (Kenneth Barnard), 1900-1975., Humphrey, Hubert H. (Hubert Horatio), 1911-1978.
Topical Subject(s): Civil rights--Religious aspects--Christianity., Civil rights--Religious aspects--Catholic Church., Civil rights--Religious aspects--Judaism., Meetings--Washington (D.C.), Civil rights movements--United States., Interreligious cooperation--United States.
Geographic subjects: Washington (D.C.), United States., United States., Washington (D.C.), North and Central America--United States--District of Columbia--Washington
Physical Location: RNS RG 1, Box 103, image no. PC-30959; Presbyterian Historical Society, Philadelphia, PA
Related Item: Religious News Service Photographs, 1945-1982. --http://www.history.pcusa.org/collections/research-tools/guides-archival-collections/rns-rg-1
Identifier (local): RNS-RG1_PC-30959
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:348438

Title: Interreligious group at installation ceremonies.
Description: Text transcribed from caption: P-30863 INTERRELIGIOUS GROUP AT INSTALLATION CEREMONIES NEW YORK -- A pledge to help prepare seminarians for full involvement in the “world-wide social revolution” was made in New York by Dr. John C. Bennett (center) as he was installed as the 11th president of Union Theological Seminary. Other taking part in colorful installations ceremonies at Riverside church, from left to right, included: Dr. Lawrence H. Chamberlain, vice-president of Columbia University; Father Vincent T. O’Keefe, S.J., president and rector of Fordham University (Roam Catholic); Chancellor Louis Finkelstein of Jewish Theological Seminary, and Dr. Charles L. Taylor, executive director of the American Association of Theological Schools. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (JP-NY-4C-64-NBM)
Creator Name(s): Piet, John H. (photographer)
Date Created: 1964, April 10, 1964, April 10, 1964
Name Subject(s): Religious News Service--Archives., Bennett, John C. (John Coleman), 1902-1995., Union Theological Seminary (New York, N.Y.)--Faculty., Riverside Church (New York, N.Y.), Chamberlain, Lawrence H. (Lawrence Henry), 1906-1989., Columbia University--Faculty., O'Keefe, Vincent T., Fordham University--Faculty., Finkelstein, Louis, 1895-1991., Jewish Theological Seminary of America--Faculty., Taylor, Charles L. (Charles Lincoln), 1901-, American Association of Theological Schools.
Topical Subject(s): Ecumenical movement--New York (State)--New York., Theological seminary presidents--New York (State)--New York., College presidents--New York (State)--New York., Academic rites and ceremonies--New York (State)--New York., Religion and social problems--United States.
Geographic subjects: New York (State), New York., New York (State), New York., New York (State), New York., New York (State), New York., United States., New York (N.Y.), Manhattan (New York, N.Y.), North and Central America--United States--New York--New York
Physical Location: RNS RG 1, Box 103, image no. P-30863; Presbyterian Historical Society, Philadelphia, PA
Related Item: Religious News Service Photographs, 1945-1982. --http://www.history.pcusa.org/collections/research-tools/guides-archival-collections/rns-rg-1
Identifier (local): RNS-RG1_P-30863
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:348369

Title: Charred Cross -- symbol of reconciliation.
Description: Text transcribed from caption: P-30864 CHARRED CROSS -- SYMBOL OF RECONCILIATION NEW YORK -- In solemn services in the Music Garden at the rear of the Protestant and Orthodox Center at the New York World’s Fair, the famed Charred Cross of Coventry Cathedral in England was dedicated as a reminder of the Christian message of reconciliation. Made from two charred oak beams that fell from the roof of the cathedral as it was destroyed in a 9140 German bombing raid, the Cross and the adjoining inscription, “Father Forgive,” will be on exhibit at the pavilion for the two years of the Fair. Dr. H.C.N. Williams (at far left), provost of Coventry Cathedral, presented the cross and a smaller Cross of Nails, made from 14th-century hand-forged nails, as symbols of the Christian message that “crucifixion must always be followed by resurrection.” Others taking part in the service (from left to right) were: Dr. James W. Kennedy, rector of the Episcopal Church of the Ascension, New York, and chairman of the committee of the U.S. Conference for the World Council of Churches which arranged for display of the Cross; Dr. Arthur Lee Kinsolving, rector of St. James Episcopal church, New York, and president of the Protestant Council of the City of New York, sponsor of the world’s fair pavilion; Dr. Cynthia C. Wedel of New York, assistant general secretary for program, National Council of Churches; Greek Orthodox Archdeacon Polycarp; Archbishop Iakovos, Primate of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of North and South America and a WCC president; Charles C. Parlin of New York, Methodist layman and a WCC president, and Protestant Episcopal Bishop Horace W.B. Donegan of New York. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (BS-NY-4C-64-NBM)
Creator Name(s): Sifford, Bruce. (photographer)
Date Created: 1964
Name Subject(s): Religious News Service--Archives., New York World’s Fair (1964-1965 : New York, N.Y.), Iakovos, Archbishop of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of North and South America., Williams, H. C. N., Kennedy, James W. (James William), 1905-1999., Kinsolving, Arthur Lee., Wedel, Cynthia., Parlin, Charles C. (Charles Coolidge), 1898-, Donegan, Horace W. B. (Horace William Baden), 1900-1991., National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America., World Council of Churches. United States Conference.
Topical Subject(s): Ecumenical movement--New York (State)--New York., Interdenominational cooperation--New York (State)--New York., Crosses--England--Coventry., Exhibitions--New York (State)--New York.
Geographic subjects: New York (State), New York., New York (State), New York., England, Coventry., New York (State), New York., Flushing Meadows-Corona Park (New York, N.Y.), Queens (New York, N.Y.), North and Central America--United States--New York--New York
Physical Location: RNS RG 1, Box 103, image no. P-30864; Presbyterian Historical Society, Philadelphia, PA
Related Item: Religious News Service Photographs, 1945-1982. --http://www.history.pcusa.org/collections/research-tools/guides-archival-collections/rns-rg-1
Identifier (local): RNS-RG1_P-30864
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:348370

Title: Sunburst tower marks Billy Graham Pavilion.
Description: Text transcribed from caption: P-30913 SUNBURST TOWER MARKS BILLY GRAHAM PAVILION NEW YORK -- The Billy Graham Pavilion at the New York World’s Fair, located near the main entrance, promised on opening day to be among the most heavily attended religious buildings at the exposition. Marked by a glistening sunburst tower and surrounded by fountains and outdoor hanging gardens, the pavilion features a theater which shows an evangelistic film narrated by Mr. Graham. On hand are many counselors, prepared to maintain an ongoing “crusade” in behind-the-screen rooms for viewers who respond to the film’s appeal. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (RNS-NY-4D-64-NBM)
Creator Name(s): Gilbert Photo Service, Inc. (New York, N.Y.) (photographer), Sifford, Bruce. (photographer)
Date Created: 1964, April 23, 1964, April 23, 1964
Name Subject(s): Religious News Service--Archives., New York World’s Fair (1964-1965 : New York, N.Y.), Graham, Billy, 1918-2018.
Topical Subject(s): Buildings--New York (State)--New York., Evangelism--United States.
Geographic subjects: New York (State), New York., United States., Flushing Meadows-Corona Park (New York, N.Y.), Queens (New York, N.Y.), North and Central America--United States--New York--New York
Physical Location: RNS RG 1, Box 103, image no. P-30913; Presbyterian Historical Society, Philadelphia, PA
Related Item: Religious News Service Photographs, 1945-1982. --http://www.history.pcusa.org/collections/research-tools/guides-archival-collections/rns-rg-1
Identifier (local): RNS-RG1_P-30913
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:348371

Title: Mormon Temple facade beckons fair visitors.
Description: Text transcribed from caption: P-30914 MORMON TEMPLE FACADE BECKONS FAIR VISITORS NEW YORK -- Towering pillars, columns and spires are located throughout the 646-acres of the New York World’s Fair, and among the most impressive is the front facade of the Mormon Temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at Salt Lake City, Utah. A large reflecting pool is in front of the tall structure, which is topped by a gold statue of the Angel Moroni. Dioramas, statuary and a twin theater are main features of the pavilion. A 15-minute film, “Man’s Search for Happiness,” is offered on a staggered schedule in both theaters. Except for minor finishing touches, the pavilion was ready for the Fair’s opening on April 22 and drew large crowds. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (RNS-NY-4D-64-NBM)
Creator Name(s): Gilbert Photo Service, Inc. (New York, N.Y.) (photographer), Sifford, Bruce. (photographer)
Date Created: 1964, April 23, 1964, April 23, 1964
Name Subject(s): Religious News Service--Archives., New York World’s Fair (1964-1965 : New York, N.Y.), Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints--Buildings., Moroni (Book of Mormon figure)--Statues.
Topical Subject(s): Buildings--New York (State)--New York., Exhibitions--New York (State)--New York.
Geographic subjects: New York (State), New York., New York (State), New York., Flushing Meadows-Corona Park (New York, N.Y.), Queens (New York, N.Y.), North and Central America--United States--New York--New York
Physical Location: RNS RG 1, Box 103, image no. P-30914; Presbyterian Historical Society, Philadelphia, PA
Related Item: Religious News Service Photographs, 1945-1982. --http://www.history.pcusa.org/collections/research-tools/guides-archival-collections/rns-rg-1
Identifier (local): RNS-RG1_P-30914
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:348372

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