Religious News Service Photographs

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Conceived by journalist Louis Minsky (1909-1957), Religious News Service (RNS) was established in 1934 as an affiliated but independently managed agency of the National Conference of Jews and Christians (later the National Conference of Christians and Jews), and was dedicated to providing authoritative and bias-free news about religion and ethics to both the secular and religious press. This collection contains photographs documenting Protestant, Catholic, Orthodox, and Jewish groups. Coverage of Protestants (especially mainline Protestants) and Catholics constitutes the bulk of the images. View the collection guide to learn more. Digitization of some of the images in this collection made possible by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities. Featured image: Father James Groppi, the civil rights activist priest from Milwaukee, and militant leader Rennie Davis are taken into custody during an anti war demonstration a block from the White House.

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Title:
Scientists, churchmen discuss atomic problems.
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Text transcribed from caption: SCIENTISTS, CHURCHMEN DISCUSS ATOMIC PROBLEMS #S-4786 PHILADELPHIA -- The Philadelphia Conference of Churchmen and Scientists, composed of local leaders in science and religion, was organized here following a conference attended by 125 persons who met to exchange views on the social and moral implications of atomic energy. The scientists agreed that “religious leaders can do more for control of atomic energy than any other agency.” Above are presidents of the organizations which sponsored the conference, (left to right): the Rev. Dr. George Emerson Barnes, Philadelphia Council of Churches; Dr. W.C. Michels, Philadelphia Association of Scientists, and Rabbi C. Matt, Philadelphia Board of Jewish Ministers. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (JD-PHIL-BS-11B-6-W)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., Barnes, George Emerson, 1882-1948., Michels, Walter C. (Walter Christian), 1906-1975., Philadelphia Board of Jewish Ministers., Matt, C. David, 1887-1951.
Topics:
Congresses and conventions--Pennsylvania--Philadelphia., Nuclear energy--Religious aspects--Congresses., Rabbis--Pennsylvania--Philadelphia., Clergy--Pennsylvania--Philadelphia., Scientists--Pennsylvania--Philadelphia., Religion and science--Congresses., Nuclear energy--Congresses.
Geographic subjects:
Philadelphia (Pa.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:360561
Title:
"Hark the herald angels sing."
Description:
Text transcribed from caption: ‘HARK THE HERALD ANGELS SING’ #C-4905 PHILADELPHIA -- These three pert misses, dressed in native Ukrainian costumes, lift their voices in Christmas harmony. Left to right are Anne Orik, Anne Marcy and Mary Bega, all of this city. They are members of the Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral choir. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (JD-PHIL-BS-12B-6-C)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral (Philadelphia, Pa.), Marcy, Anne., Bega, Mary., Orik, Anne.
Topics:
Carols., Choirs (Music)--Pennsylvania--Philadelphia., Ukrainian Americans--Clothing., Ethnic costume--Pennsylvania--Philadelphia., Christmas music.
Geographic subjects:
Philadelphia (Pa.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:360537
Title:
Stepanic protest meeting.
Description:
Text transcribed from caption: STEPINAC PROTEST MEETING #C-4886 PHILADELPHIA -- Convention Hall is jammed with 25,000 Catholics from all parishes of this city and its environs for a gigantic protest meeting that asked President Truman and the State Department to insist on the release of Archbishop Louis Stepinac, convicted Yugoslav prelate. The rally, sponsored by the local chapter of the Catholic War Veterans, was attended by Dennis Cardinal Dougherty, Archbishop of Philadelphia. The huge throng was the largest ever assembled in the municipal auditorium. Thousands were unable to get in and listened to the proceedings broadcast by loud speakers outside. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (JD-PHIL-BS-12A-6-C)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., Municipal Auditorium (Philadelphia, Pa.), Stepinac, Alojzije, 1898-1960--Imprisonment., Catholic Church--Bishops., Catholic War Veterans of the United States of America, Inc.
Topics:
Communism and Christianity--Yugoslavia., Communism and Christianity--Catholic Church., Demonstrations--Pennsylvania--Philadelphia., Prisoners and prisons--Yugoslavia.
Geographic subjects:
Philadelphia (Pa.), Yugoslavia.
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:360536
Title:
Touch of old world Christmas spirit.
Description:
Includes clipping from an unknown issue of an unknown publication.
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral (Philadelphia, Pa.), Marcy, Anne., Bega, Mary., Orik, Anne.
Topics:
Carols., Choirs (Music)--Pennsylvania--Philadelphia., Ukrainian Americans--Clothing., Ethnic costume--Pennsylvania--Philadelphia., Christmas music.
Geographic subjects:
Philadelphia (Pa.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:360361
Title:
First woman delegate to Episcopal convention.
Description:
Text transcribed from caption: #S-4476 FIRST WOMAN DELEGATE TO EPISCOPAL CONVENTION PHILADELPHIA -- First woman in the history of the Protestant Episcopal Church to be seated in the House of Deputies as an official delegate is Mrs. Randolph H. Dyer, of St. Louis, wife of vestryman of St. Peter’s Church there. She was accepted by the House at the 55th triennial General Convention of the Church here. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (JD-PHILA-MES-9B-6-W-A-E)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., Episcopal Church. House of Clerical and Lay Deputies., Dyer, Elizabeth Huntington.
Topics:
Christian leadership--Pennsylvania--Philadelphia., Christian leadership--Episcopal Church., Christian women--Pennsylvania--Philadelphia., Women religious leaders--Pennsylvania--Philadelphia., Religious leaders--Pennsylvania--Philadelphia.
Geographic subjects:
Philadelphia (Pa.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:360326
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)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., Medical Mission Sisters.
Topics:
Missionaries, Medical--India., Nuns--Pennsylvania--Philadelphia., Publishers and publishing., Religious literature--Distribution., Women missionaries--India., Missionaries--India.
Geographic subjects:
Philadelphia (Pa.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:360307
Title:
Orphans pray to Mother Cabrini.
Description:
Text transcribed from caption: C-3997 ORPHANS PRAY TO MOTHER CABRINI PHILADELPHIA -- Orphans from the Sacred Heart Orphanage here pray before a statue of Blessed Mother Francis Xavier Cabrini at St. Donato’s Church. Mother Cabrini, who will be proclaimed a saint July 7, founded the orphanage and worshipped in St. Donato’s. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (JD-PHIL-MES-6D-6-C)
Creator:
Lucker. (photographer)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., Cabrini, Frances Xavier, Saint, 1850-1917., St. Donato Roman Catholic Church (Philadelphia, Pa.), Catholic Church--Buildings.
Topics:
Prayer--Pennsylvania--Philadelphia., Catholic orphans--Pennsylvania--Philadelphia., Catholic church buildings--Pennsylvania--Philadelphia., Orphans--Pennsylvania--Philadelphia.
Geographic subjects:
Philadelphia (Pa.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:359822
Title:
Liberty Bell.
Description:
Text transcribed from annotations: 4164 Liberty Bell.
Creator:
Desederio. (photographer)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., Liberty Bell Center (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Topics:
Liberty Bell., Historic sites--Pennsylvania--Philadelphia., Bells--Pennsylvania--Philadelphia.
Geographic subjects:
Philadelphia (Pa.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:359796
Title:
The Golden Age Club.
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., Reutersward, Susan., McManus, Ella., Northminster Presbyterian Church (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Topics:
Pianists--Pennsylvania--Philadelphia., Women pianists--Pennsylvania--Philadelphia., Trombonists--Pennsylvania--Philadelphia., Older people--Societies and clubs., Church work with older people--Pennsylvania--Philadelphia., Interdenominational cooperation--Pennsylvania--Philadelphia.
Geographic subjects:
Philadelphia (Pa.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:358976
Title:
30 mark birthday of Golden Age Club.
Description:
Clipping from an unknown issue of an unknown publication.
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., Reutersward, Susan., McManus, Ella., Northminster Presbyterian Church (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Topics:
Pianists--Pennsylvania--Philadelphia., Women pianists--Pennsylvania--Philadelphia., Trombonists--Pennsylvania--Philadelphia., Older people--Societies and clubs., Church work with older people--Pennsylvania--Philadelphia., Interdenominational cooperation--Pennsylvania--Philadelphia.
Geographic subjects:
Philadelphia (Pa.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:358962
Title:
Non-alcoholic cocktail.
Description:
Text transcribed from caption: NON-ALCOHOLIC COCKTAIL #P-2010 PHILADELPHIA -- Mrs. Blanch Pennington of Huntingdon, Pa., who promotes and encourages the wider use of non-alcoholic fruit drinks for the National Women’s Christian Temperance Union, gets ready to serve a fruit drink made according to her own recipe. One such is “Old Reliable,” consisting of three parts of grape juice to one part of ginger-ale, plus ice. Mrs. Pennington is pictured at the WCTU convention here. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (GR-PHIL-8D-9-JOG-P)
Creator:
Riley, George. (photographer)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., Woman’s Christian Temperance Union., Woman’s Christian Temperance Union--Congresses., Pennington, Blanch.
Topics:
Temperance--Societies, etc., Temperance--Congresses., Non-alcoholic cocktails., Congresses and conventions--Pennsylvania--Philadelphia., Temperance--United States.
Geographic subjects:
Philadelphia (Pa.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:358729
Title:
Cardinal Dougherty.
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., Catholic Church--Bishops., Dougherty, Dennis Joseph.
Topics:
Bishops--Pennsylvania--Philadelphia.
Geographic subjects:
Philadelphia (Pa.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:358702
Title:
Have a cocktail? WCTU offers nonalcoholic variety.
Creator:
Polier, Rex. (author), Philadelphia Evening Bulletin (Philadelphia, Pa.) (publisher)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., Woman’s Christian Temperance Union., Woman’s Christian Temperance Union--Congresses., Pennington, Blanch.
Topics:
Temperance--Societies, etc., Temperance--Congresses., Non-alcoholic cocktails., Congresses and conventions--Pennsylvania--Philadelphia., Temperance--United States.
Geographic subjects:
Philadelphia (Pa.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:358560
Title:
Their first thought when peace came.
Description:
Text transcribed from caption: #415 THEIR FIRST THOUGHT WHEN PEACE CAME Entering the House of the Lord, to offer prayers of thanksgiving when the news came that peace at last was about to be restored. The scene is the Lutheran Bethanien in Philadelphia. Credit Line Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO
Creator:
Religious News Service. (publisher)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., Bethany German Lutheran Church (Philadelphia, Pa.), American Lutheran Church (1930-1960)
Topics:
Church attendance--Pennsylvania--Philadelphia., Houses of prayer--Pennsylvania--Philadelphia., Lutherans--Pennsylvania--Philadelphia.
Geographic subjects:
Philadelphia (Pa.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:357558
Title:
Interracial church.
Description:
Text transcribed from caption: INTERRACIAL CHURCH #1664 PHILADELPHIA -- This group of Sunday school teachers and students at Calvary Protestant Episcopal Church here is discussing ways to increase the regular attendance. Leading the discussion is Rector Thomas Logan, instrumental figure in amalgamating the white congregation of Calvary and the Negro parish of St. Michael’s and All Angels Church last September. (one of a series) Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (MES-2C-6-A-E-I)
Creator:
News Reel Lab (Philadelphia, Pa.) (publisher)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., Calvary Protestant Episcopal Church (Philadelphia, Pa.), Logan, Thomas., Episcopal Church--Clergy.
Topics:
Race relations--Religious aspects--Episcopal Church., Christian union--Pennsylvania--Philadelphia., Multiethnic churches--Pennsylvania--Philadelphia., Clergy--Pennsylvania--Philadelphia., Church work with children--Pennsylvania--Philadelphia., Sunday school teachers--Pennsylvania--Philadelphia., Sunday schools--Pennsylvania--Philadelphia., Church work with children--Episcopal Church.
Geographic subjects:
Philadelphia (Pa.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:357396
Title:
Interracial church.
Description:
Text transcribed from caption: INTERRACIAL CHURCH #1663 PHILADELPHIA -- To a full congregation of both whites and Negroes, Rector Thomas Logan of Calvary Protestant Episcopal Church here describes the form of the service just completed. Calvary formerly was predominantly white, but a population shift cut its weekly Sunday attendance to about 25. It then was merged with St. Michael’s and All Angels Church, with Mr. Logan moving his congregation to Calvary in September 1945. Average Sunday attendance now is 250. (one of a series) Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (MES-2C-6-A-E-I)
Creator:
News Reel Lab (Philadelphia, Pa.) (publisher)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., Calvary Protestant Episcopal Church (Philadelphia, Pa.), Logan, Thomas., Episcopal Church--Clergy.
Topics:
Race relations--Religious aspects--Episcopal Church., Christian union--Pennsylvania--Philadelphia., Multiethnic churches--Pennsylvania--Philadelphia., Clergy--Pennsylvania--Philadelphia., Church attendance--Pennsylvania--Philadelphia.
Geographic subjects:
Philadelphia (Pa.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:357395
Title:
Interracial church.
Creator:
News Reel Lab (Philadelphia, Pa.) (publisher)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., Calvary Protestant Episcopal Church (Philadelphia, Pa.), Logan, Thomas., Episcopal Church--Clergy.
Topics:
Race relations--Religious aspects--Episcopal Church., Christian union--Pennsylvania--Philadelphia., Multiethnic churches--Pennsylvania--Philadelphia., Clergy--Pennsylvania--Philadelphia., Church work with youth--Pennsylvania--Philadelphia., Church work with youth--Episcopal Church.
Geographic subjects:
Philadelphia (Pa.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:357394
Title:
Interracial church.
Description:
Text transcribed from caption: INTERRACIAL CHURCH #1662 PHILADELPHIA -- This weekday gathering of young people at Calvary Protestant Episcopal Church here doesn’t have to stress racial tolerance. These youngsters, white and Negro, learn together, with Rector Thomas Logan getting a big smile out of all of them. Mr. Logan, formerly at St. Michael’s and All Angels Church, has raised Calvary from chapel status to that of an independent church. His present congregation is 90 per cent Negro, ten per cent white. (one of a series) Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (MES-2C-6-A-E-I)
Creator:
News Reel Lab (Philadelphia, Pa.) (publisher)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., Calvary Protestant Episcopal Church (Philadelphia, Pa.), Logan, Thomas., Episcopal Church--Clergy.
Topics:
Race relations--Religious aspects--Episcopal Church., Christian union--Pennsylvania--Philadelphia., Multiethnic churches--Pennsylvania--Philadelphia., Clergy--Pennsylvania--Philadelphia., Church work with youth--Pennsylvania--Philadelphia., Church work with youth--Episcopal Church.
Geographic subjects:
Philadelphia (Pa.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:357393
Title:
Interracial church.
Description:
Text transcribed from caption: INTERRACIAL CHURCH #1661 PHILADELPHIA -- Henry Irvine draws a typical crowd around the piano at Calvary Protestant Episcopal Church here. Erected in memory of Bishop William White in 1851, Calvary was one of the first “free” churches, never having had pew rents. The present congregation is an amalgamation of St. Michael’s and All Angels Church, an all-Negro parish, and Calvary. (one of a series) Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (MES-2C-6-A-E-1)
Creator:
News Reel Lab (Philadelphia, Pa.) (publisher)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., Calvary Protestant Episcopal Church (Philadelphia, Pa.), Irvine, Henry.
Topics:
Race relations--Religious aspects--Episcopal Church., Christian union--Pennsylvania--Philadelphia., Multiethnic churches--Pennsylvania--Philadelphia., Pianists--Pennsylvania--Philadelphia.
Geographic subjects:
Philadelphia (Pa.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:357392
Title:
Interracial church.
Description:
Text transcribed from caption: INTERRACIAL CHURCH #1661 PHILADELPHIA -- Henry Irvine draws a typical crowd around the piano at Calvary Protestant Episcopal Church here. Erected in memory of Bishop William White in 1851, Calvary was one of the first “free” churches, never having had pew rents. The present congregation is an amalgamation of St. Michael’s and All Angels Church, an all-Negro parish, and Calvary. (one of a series) Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (MES-2C-6-A-E-1)
Creator:
News Reel Lab (Philadelphia, Pa.) (publisher)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., Calvary Protestant Episcopal Church (Philadelphia, Pa.), Irvine, Henry.
Topics:
Race relations--Religious aspects--Episcopal Church., Christian union--Pennsylvania--Philadelphia., Multiethnic churches--Pennsylvania--Philadelphia., Pianists--Pennsylvania--Philadelphia.
Geographic subjects:
Philadelphia (Pa.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:357391

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