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Title: First Presbyterian Church, Newburyport, Massachusetts.
Date Created: ca. 1970-2002, 1970
Name Subject(s): First Presbyterian Church (Newburyport, Mass.)--Buildings.
Topical Subject(s): Church buildings--Massachusetts--Newburyport.
Geographic subjects: Newburyport (Mass.)--Buildings, structures, etc., North and Central America--United States--Essex--Massachusetts--Newburyport
Physical Location: ARCHIVES 03-0123, Site No. 16; Presbyterian Historical Society, Philadelphia, PA
Related Item: American Presbyterian/Reformed Historic Sites Registry.--https://catalog.history.pcusa.org/cgi-bin/koha/opac-detail.pl?biblionumber=83227
Identifier (local): ds5778
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:112628

Title: Billy Graham talks with Harvard students.
Description: Text transcribed from caption: P-30638 BILLY GRAHAM TALKS WITH HARVARD STUDENTS CAMBRIDGE, Mass. -- Evangelist Billy Graham answers questions from Harvard University students on a variety of subjects from theology to civil rights during a 2 ½ -hour informal session. The talk was his last in a series of week-long meetings with college students in the Boston area. While in Boston, the famed evangelist made arrangements for his New England Crusade in September. Before leaving the city, Mr. Graham suggested that Negro leaders declare a moratorium on protest demonstrations until the Senate ends debate on civil rights legislation. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (EM-BOS-2C-64-NAB)
Creator Name(s): National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. (publisher)
Date Created: 1964
Name Subject(s): Religious News Service--Archives., Harvard University--Students., Graham, Billy, 1918-2018.
Topical Subject(s): Church work with college students--Massachusetts--Cambridge., Social movements--Religious aspects--Christianity., Race relations--Religious aspects.--Christianity., Evangelists--United States., College students--Massachusetts--Cambridge.
Geographic subjects: Massachusetts, Cambridge., United States., Massachusetts, Cambridge., Cambridge (Mass.), North and Central America--United States--Massachusetts--Middlesex--Cambridge
Physical Location: RNS RG 1, image no. P-30638; 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-30638
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:353813

Title: "Minor elevation" in new Mass.
Description: Text transcribed from caption: C-32200 ‘MINOR ELEVATION’ IN NEW MASS BOSTON -- Extensive changes in the celebration of the Mass will be inaugurated in parishes around the country on the first Sunday of Lent, March 7, in accordance with the Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy promulgated at the Second Vatican Council. One of the dramatic changes occurs at the conclusion of the Canon when the celebrant raises the Host and chalice together as shown in photo. This is the “minor elevation” during which the priest recites a prayer mentioning the three Persons of the Trinity and the congregations responds with “Amen.” Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (CB-BOS-2D-65-NAB)
Creator Name(s): Buckley, C.M. (photographer)
Date Created: 1965
Name Subject(s): Religious News Service--Archives., Catholic Church--Liturgy., Catholic Church--Clergy., Vatican Council (2nd : 1962-1965 : Basilica di San Pietro in Vaticano)
Topical Subject(s): Mass., Liturgical reform., Lent--United States.
Geographic subjects: United States., Boston (Mass.), North and Central America--United States--Massachusetts--Suffolk--Boston
Physical Location: RNS RG 1, image no. C-32200; 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-32200
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:355878

Title: Memorial Mass for President Kennedy.
Description: Text transcribed from caption: C-31859 MEMORIAL MASS FOR PRESIDENT KENNEDY BOSTON -- Richard Cardinal Cushing, Archbishop of Boston, celebrated a nationally televised Mass “facing the people” to mark the first anniversary of the death of President John F. Kennedy. Standing at a simple altar in the forefront of the sanctuary, Cardinal Cushing used a new English Ritual for the first time. A congregation of more than 3,000 overflowed the massive cathedral. Mrs. Peter Lawford, the President’s sister, sat in a front pew with her daughter and two cousins. Other dignitaries present included U.S. House Speaker John W. McCormack, Gov. Endicott Peabody and Mayor John J. Collins [sic. John F. Collins]. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (CB-BOS-11D-64-NAB)
Creator Name(s): Buckley, C.M. (photographer)
Date Created: 1964
Name Subject(s): Religious News Service--Archives., Kennedy, John F. (John Fitzgerald), 1917-1963., Catholic Church--Bishops., Cushing, Richard, 1895-1970., Catholic Church. Archdiocese of Boston (Mass.), Cathedral of the Holy Cross (Boston, Mass.), Lawford, Patricia Kennedy, 1924-2006., McCormack, John W., 1891-1980., Peabody, Endicott, 1920-1997., Collins, John F., 1919-1995.
Topical Subject(s): Presidents--United States., Memorial service., Mass--Celebration., Television broadcasting--Religious aspects--Catholic Church.
Geographic subjects: United States., Boston (Mass.), North and Central America--United States--Massachusetts--Suffolk--Boston
Physical Location: RNS RG 1, image no. C-31859; 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-31859
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:356570

Title: Holy Family school.
Creator Name(s): Religious News Service. (publisher)
Date Created: 1945
Name Subject(s): Religious News Service--Archives.
Topical Subject(s): World War, 1939-1945--Civilian relief--Europe., School children--Massachusetts., Schoolboys--Massachusetts.
Geographic subjects: Europe., Massachusetts., Massachusetts., Massachusetts., North and Central America--United States--Massachusetts
Physical Location: RNS RG 1, image no. 1366; 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_1366
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:356974

Title: Children's church.
Description: Text transcribed from caption: CHILDREN’S CHURCH 1367 MILTON, Mass. -- This small church here is given over entirely to worship services by youngsters. Not only do they sing in the choir--here seen leaving the snow-blanketed building--but also conduct the services themselves. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (PR-NY-MES-1-6-C-O-Y)
Creator Name(s): Associated Press. (publisher)
Date Created: 1945, December 24, 1945, December 24, 1945
Name Subject(s): First Congregational Church (Milton, Mass.), First Congregational Church (Milton, Mass.)--Buildings., Religious News Service--Archives.
Topical Subject(s): Church buildings--Massachusetts--Milton., Children in public worship--Unitarian churches., Christmas--Massachusetts--Milton., Christmas service., Church buildings--Massachusetts--Milton., Choirs (Music)--Massachusetts--Milton.
Geographic subjects: Massachusetts, Milton., Massachusetts, Milton., Massachusetts, Milton., Massachusetts, Milton., Milton (Mass.), North and Central America--United States--Massachusetts--Norfolk--Milton
Physical Location: RNS RG 1, image no. 1367; 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_1367
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:356975

Title: Youth marches for Christ rally.
Description: Text transcribed from caption: YOUTH MARCHES FOR CHRIST RALLY #1670 BOSTON -- One of the largest Christian Youth gatherings in Boston’s history hears Dr. Daniel A. Poling address the final meeting of the four-day “Youth Marches for Christ and the Church” rally here. Top photo shows Dr. Poling, who is president of the World’s Christian Endeavor Union and editor of the Christian Herald, on the rostrum. Lower view is of packed hall. This meeting was one of series being held in 21 major cities throughout the country. The “Youth Marches” meetings emphasize youth’s part in promoting a Christian world order, racial brotherhood, the responsibilities of Christian citizenship, world service and vocational choices as well as personal commitment to Christ. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (ELM-BO-MES-2-6-W-Y)
Creator Name(s): MacDonald, Earl L. (photographer)
Date Created: 1946, February 1946, February 1946
Name Subject(s): Religious News Service--Archives., Poling, Daniel A. (Daniel Alfred), 1884-1968., World’s Christian Endeavor Union.
Topical Subject(s): Student movements--Massachusetts--Boston., Church and social problems--United States., Demonstrations--Massachusetts--Boston., Church work with youth--Massachusetts--Boston.
Geographic subjects: Massachusetts, Boston., United States., Massachusetts, Boston., Massachusetts, Boston., Boston (Mass.), North and Central America--United States--Massachusetts--Suffolk--Boston
Physical Location: RNS RG 1, image no. 1670; 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_1670
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:357415

Title: North Church of Paul Revere fame.
Description: Text transcribed from caption: EDITORS: April 18 marks the anniversary of the famous “Ride of Paul Revere” which occurred in 1775. NORTH CHURCH OF PAUL REVERE FAME #1530 BOSTON -- The Rev. Dr. William Hatch, vicar of the Christ Protestant Episcopal Church the Old North Church from which the lantern warned Paul Revere of the coming of the British stands in the pulpit of the historical edifice. Designed after the traditional of England’s great church architect, Christopher Wren, Old North Church has walls two and a half feet thick. More than a 1,000 persons are said to be buried in the 37 ancient tombs under the church, including the first rector, the Rev. Timothy Cutler, Maj. John Pitcairn (British), and Commodore Samuel Nicholson, first captain of the U.S. frigate Constitution “Old Ironsides.” (one of a series) Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (EM-BOST-MES-3A-6-ROTO-A-E-O)
Date Created: 1946
Name Subject(s): Religious News Service--Archives., Christ Church (Boston, Mass.), Hatch, William Henry Paine, 1875-1972., Episcopal Church--Clergy.
Topical Subject(s): Church buildings--Massachusetts--Boston., Anniversaries., Clergy--Massachusetts--Boston.
Geographic subjects: Massachusetts, Boston., Massachusetts, Boston., Boston (Mass.), North and Central America--United States--Massachusetts--Suffolk--Boston
Physical Location: RNS RG 1, image no. 1530; 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_1530
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:357333

Title: North Church of Paul Revere fame.
Description: Text transcribed from caption: EDITORS: April 18 marks the anniversary of the famous “Ride of Paul Revere” which occurred in 1775. NORTH CHURCH OF PAUL REVERE FAME #1533 BOSTON -- The high-backed box pews of Christ Protestant Episcopal Church, the Old North Church from which Paul Revere was warned of the coming of the British, stand today as they did in 1775. Here Mr. and Mrs. William Harder and their two sons participated in the reading of the prayers. (one of a series) Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (EM-BOST-MES-3A-6-ROTO-A-E-O)
Date Created: 1946
Name Subject(s): Religious News Service--Archives., Christ Church (Boston, Mass.), Harder, William.
Topical Subject(s): Church buildings--Massachusetts--Boston., Anniversaries., Pews and pew rights--Massachusetts--Boston.
Geographic subjects: Massachusetts, Boston., Massachusetts, Boston., Boston (Mass.), North and Central America--United States--Massachusetts--Suffolk--Boston
Physical Location: RNS RG 1, image no. 1533; 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_1533
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:357334

Title: North Church of Paul Revere fame.
Description: Text transcribed from caption: EDITORS: April 18 marks the anniversary of the famous “Ride of Paul Revere” which occurred in 1775. NORTH CHURCH OF PAUL REVERE FAME #1529 BOSTON -- The oldest church in this city, Christ Protestant Episcopal Church is one of the historical landmarks of the United States; for it was here, on April 19, 1775, from its tall steeple, that the signal lantern told Paul Revere of the march of the British troops to Lexington and Concord. The famous phrase, “One if by land, two if by sea” referred to those lanterns. At that time the edifice was known as Old North Church. It was erected 1723 and has been used practically without interruption since the last Sunday in December of that year except for a period during the Revolution when the church was closed “by military necessity.” (one of a series) Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (EM-BOST-MES-3A-6-ROTO-A-E-O)
Creator Name(s): MacDonald, Earl L. (photographer)
Date Created: 1946, January 13, 1946, January 13, 1946
Name Subject(s): Religious News Service--Archives., Christ Church (Boston, Mass.), Episcopal Church--Buildings.
Topical Subject(s): Church buildings--Massachusetts--Boston., Church architecture--Massachusetts--Boston., Architecture, Georgian--Massachusetts--Boston., Anniversaries.
Geographic subjects: Massachusetts, Boston., Massachusetts, Boston., Massachusetts, Boston., Boston (Mass.), Boston (Mass.), Massachusetts, History, Revolution, 1775-1783., North and Central America--United States--Massachusetts--Suffolk--Boston
Physical Location: RNS RG 1, image no. 1529; 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_1529
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:357332

Title: North Church of Paul Revere fame.
Description: Text transcribed from caption: EDITORS: April 18 marks the anniversary of the famous “Ride of Paul Revere” which occurred in 1775. NORTH CHURCH OF PAUL REVERE FAME #1534 BOSTON -- The bells of Christ Protestant Episcopal Church, the Old North Church from which the lantern warned Paul Revere of the coming of the British troops, still peal out the call to Sunday service. These bells were made by the same man who cast the famous Liberty Bell in Philadelphia. (one of a series) Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (EM-BOST-MES-3A-6-ROTO-A-E-O)
Date Created: 1946
Name Subject(s): Religious News Service--Archives., Christ Church (Boston, Mass.)
Topical Subject(s): Church buildings--Massachusetts--Boston., Anniversaries., Church bells--Massachusetts--Boston.
Geographic subjects: Massachusetts, Boston., Massachusetts, Boston., Boston (Mass.), North and Central America--United States--Massachusetts--Suffolk--Boston
Physical Location: RNS RG 1, image no. 1534; 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_1534
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:357335

Title: First woman to be ordained at Boston University.
Description: Text transcribed from caption: FIRST WOMAN TO BE ORDAINED AT BOSTON UNIVERSITY #1511 Climaxing 20 years of religious work, Miss Grace Wasem of Girard, Kansas, yesterday received the honor of being ordained as an elder of the Methodist Church, becoming the first woman in the 107-year-old history of Boston University School of Theology to be so ordained. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO
Creator Name(s): MacDonald, Earl L. (photographer)
Date Created: 1946
Name Subject(s): Religious News Service--Archives., Wasem, Grace., Boston University. School of Theology--Students., Methodist Church (U.S.)--Clergy., Jesus Christ--Art.
Topical Subject(s): Ordination of women--Methodist Church., Elders (Church officers)--Methodist Church., Clergy--Massachusetts--Boston., Women seminarians--Massachusetts--Boston., Seminarians--Massachusetts--Boston.
Geographic subjects: Massachusetts, Boston., Massachusetts, Boston., Massachusetts, Boston., Boston (Mass.), North and Central America--United States--Massachusetts--Suffolk--Boston
Physical Location: RNS RG 1, image no. 1511; 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_1511
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:357325

Title: Old Congregational Church.
Description: Text transcribed from caption: #486 OLD CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH The famed old church at Chatham, Mass., where, in the vestibule is seen the famous Nativity in modern dress. Credit Line Should Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO
Creator Name(s): Religious News Service. (publisher)
Date Created: 1945
Name Subject(s): Religious News Service--Archives., First Congregational Church of Chatham (Chatham, Mass.), Jesus Christ--Nativity.
Topical Subject(s): Congregational churches--Massachusetts--Chatham., Crèches (Nativity scenes)--Massachusetts--Chatham., Church buildings--Massachusetts--Chatham.
Geographic subjects: Massachusetts, Chatham., Massachusetts, Chatham., Massachusetts, Chatham., Chatham (Mass.), Chatham (Mass.), North and Central America--United States--Massachusetts--Barnstable--Chatham
Physical Location: RNS RG 1, image no. 486; 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_486
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:357586

Title: Pastors study recovery of Christian worship.
Description: Text transcribed from caption: #545 PASTORS STUDY RECOVERY OF CHRISTIAN WORSHIP The Rev. Massey H. Shepherd Jr., Ph.D., professor at Episcopal Theological School, Cambridge, Mass., discusses "The Recovery of Christian Worship" before 125 Connecticut ministers gathered for the annual Pastor's Conference in Hartford, Conn. Pastors' conferences of this kind are held in various parts of the country. Credit Line Should Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO
Creator Name(s): Religious News Service. (publisher)
Date Created: 1945
Name Subject(s): Religious News Service--Archives., Shepherd, Massey Hamilton, 1913-1990., Episcopal Theological School (Cambridge, Mass.)--Faculty.
Topical Subject(s): Congresses and conventions--Massachusetts--Cambridge., Clergy conferences.
Geographic subjects: Massachusetts, Cambridge., Cambridge (Mass.), North and Central America--United States--Massachusetts--Middlesex--Cambridge
Physical Location: RNS RG 1, image no. 545; 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_545
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:357611

Title: Special Marian Week ceremonies.
Description: Text transcribed from caption: C-29759 SPECIAL MARIAN WEEK CEREMONIES STOCKBRIDGE, Mass. -- Marian Week, a special time of prayer and penance, drew great throngs to the Marian Seminary near Stockbridge, Mass. Top photo shows part of the great crowd of 3,000 at the field Mass opening the Week at the Shrine of the Mercy of God. Below, following a candlelight procession, worshippers hold candles as they listen to a sermon. Marian Fathers have conducted the program annually for ten years; average attendance is slightly over 10,000. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (LA-GB-8D-63-W)
Creator Name(s): Aigner, Lucien. (photographer)
Date Created: 1963, August 18-25, 1963, August 18-25, 1963
Name Subject(s): Religious News Service--Archives., Marian Fathers., Catholic Church--Liturgy., Catholic Church--Customs and practices., Mary, Blessed Virgin, Saint--Devotion to., Mary, Blessed Virgin, Saint--Shrines--Massachusetts--Stockbridge.
Topical Subject(s): Mass., Christian shrines--Massachusetts--Stockbridge.
Geographic subjects: Massachusetts, Stockbridge., Stockbridge (Mass.), North and Central America--United States--Massachusetts--Berkshire--Stockbridge
Physical Location: RNS RG 1, image no. C-29759; 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-29759
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:358038

Title: Prelate's rating: Jet pilot.
Description: Text transcribed from caption: C-29780 PRELATE’S RATING: JET PILOT BOSTON -- How strong are you? Richard Cardinal Cushing, Archbishop of Boston, finds out by clubbing the Hi-Striker at Boston’s Nantasket Beach. The occasion was the cardinal’s 68th birthday, and he celebrated it by taking some 250 old people to the amusement park from the Little Sisters of the Poor homes in Roxbury and Somerville. His guests ranged in age from 70 to 98. At the park, the cardinal sang with the barbershop quartet and rode the roller coaster with a group of nuns. His strength on the Hi-Striker? Cardinal range the bell at 2700 (truck driver) and 2900 (jet pilot). Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (EM-BOS-8E-63-RB)
Creator Name(s): Mason, Ed. (photographer)
Date Created: 1963
Name Subject(s): Religious News Service--Archives., Catholic Church--Bishops., Cushing, Richard, 1895-1970., Cushing, Richard, 1895-1970--Birth., Paragon Park (Nantasket Beach, Mass.)
Topical Subject(s): Bishops--Massachusetts--Nantasket Beach., Birthday parties--Massachusetts--Nantasket Beach., Amusement parks--Massachusetts--Nantasket Beach., Carnival games--Massachusetts--Nantasket Beach.
Geographic subjects: Massachusetts, Nantasket Beach., Massachusetts, Nantasket Beach., Massachusetts, Nantasket Beach., Massachusetts, Nantasket Beach., Nantasket Beach (Mass.), North and Central America--United States--Massachusetts--Plymouth--Nantasket Beach
Physical Location: RNS RG 1, image no. C-29780; 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-29780
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:358045

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