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:
Fordham University honors Truman.
Description:
Text transcribed from caption: FORDHAM UNIVERSITY HONORS TRUMAN #c-3573 NEW YORK -- President Truman pulls the rope of a bell presented to Fordham University by Admiral Nimitz after it had been removed from the Japanese aircraft carrier Junyo. Ceremony took place during century celebration of the university at which the President received an honorary degree of Doctor of Laws. Shown with Mr. Truman are (left to right): Bernard Cardinal Griffin, Archbishop of Westminster, England, who also received an honorary degree; Francis Cardinal Spellman, Archbishop of New York; Rev. Robert I. Gannon, S.J., president of Fordham, and Admiral William D. Leahy, the President’s chief of staff. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (PNI-NY-MES-5C-6-C)
Creator:
International News Photos (New York, N.Y.) (publisher)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., Fordham University., Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972., Griffin, Bernard., Catholic Church--Bishops., Spellman, Francis, 1889-1967., Fordham University--Presidents., Cannon, Robert I., Leahy, William D.
Topics:
Presidents--United States., Commencement ceremonies--New York (State)--New York., Degrees, Academic--New York (State)--New York., Bishops--New York (State)--New York., Bells--New York (State)--New York.
Geographic subjects:
Bronx (New York, N.Y.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:359569
Title:
Cardinal Spellman.
Description:
Text transcribed from notation on envelope: 2002 Cardinal Spellman prior to flight to Rome for consistory BH.
Creator:
Haller, Ben (photographer)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., Spellman, Francis, 1889-1967., Catholic Church--Bishops.
Topics:
Bishops--New York (State)--New York., Airplanes--New York (State)--New York., Air travel--New York (State)--New York.
Geographic subjects:
New York (N.Y.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:358697
Title:
It's that time of year again.
Description:
Text transcribed from caption: C-31924 IT’S THAT TIME OF YEAR AGAIN NEW YORK -- Children happily surround Francis Cardinal Spellman at his traditional Christmas party for the New York Foundling Hospital. Proceeds from the party, attended by thousands of guests, are used to care for the hospital’s infants and foster children. The Archbishop of New York distributed gifts to the children at the affair. He has announced that this year he will spend Christmas with American servicemen and their families in Puerto Rico and the Guantanamo Bay Naval Base in Cuba. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (BB-NY-12C-64-NAB)
Creator:
Braun Photo Service (New York, N.Y.) (photographer)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., Spellman, Francis, 1889-1967., Waldorf-Astoria Hotel (New York, N.Y.), New York Foundling Hospital., Catholic Church--Bishops.
Topics:
Bishops--New York (State)--New York., Christmas--New York (State)--New York., Foundlings--New York (State)--New York., Church work with children--Catholic Church., Church work with children--New York (State)--New York., Fund raising--New York (State)--New York.
Geographic subjects:
New York (N.Y.), Manhattan (New York, N.Y.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:356595
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CYO cites Bob Hope.
Description:
Text transcribed from caption: C-32141 CYO CITES BOB HOPE NEW YORK -- Bob Hope, noted TV comedian (right), receives the 1964 Club of Champions Medal presented by the Catholic Youth Organization (CYO) of New York for “dedication and service to the youth of America and particularly to the U.S. armed forces.” Presentation was made by Francis Cardinal Spellman, Archbishop of New York, at the CYO’s annual dinner. Shown with them is J. Peter Grace, CYO president. The citation to Mr. Hope noted that he has made annual Christmas tours of military bases overseas with an entertainment group. He was in South Vietnam at Christmas. The irrepressible comedian told the audience Cardinal Spellman had visited all the fighting fronts -- “Korea, South Vietnam…and the World’s Fair.” He added that he appreciated the friendship and goodwill of Catholics -- “I have to do a lot of flying…and they’ve got good connections.” Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (BB-NY-2B-65-NAB)
Creator:
Braun Photo Service (New York, N.Y.) (photographer)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., Catholic Youth Organization of N.Y.--Awards., Spellman, Francis, 1889-1967., Catholic Church--Bishops., Hope, Bob, 1903-2003., Catholic Youth Organization of N.Y., Grace, J. Peter (Joseph Peter), Waldorf-Astoria Hotel (New York, N.Y.)
Topics:
Bishops--New York (State)--New York., Award presentations--New York (State)--New York., Comedians--New York (State)--New York., Actors--New York (State)--New York., Male actors--New York (State)--New York.
Geographic subjects:
New York (N.Y.), Manhattan (New York, N.Y.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:355864
Title:
Immediate release.
Creator:
Catholic Youth Organization of N.Y. (author)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., Catholic Youth Organization of N.Y.--Awards., Spellman, Francis, 1889-1967., Catholic Church--Bishops., Hope, Bob, 1903-2003., Catholic Youth Organization of N.Y., Grace, J. Peter (Joseph Peter), Waldorf-Astoria Hotel (New York, N.Y.)
Topics:
Bishops--New York (State)--New York., Award presentations--New York (State)--New York., Comedians--New York (State)--New York., Actors--New York (State)--New York., Male actors--New York (State)--New York.
Geographic subjects:
New York (N.Y.), Manhattan (New York, N.Y.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:355660
Title:
Mickey's grand-slam for research.
Description:
Text transcribed from caption: C-31288 MICKEY’S GRAND-SLAM FOR RESEARCH NEW YORK -- Francis Cardinal Spellman, Archbishop of New York, congratulates Mickey Mantle upon establishment of the Mickey Mantle Foundation for Hodgkin’s Disease Research at St. Vincent’s Hospital. Looking on are Mayor Robert F. Wagner, left, and Whitey Ford, the Yankees’ star pitcher-coach. The great outfielder’s father died of Hodgkin’s disease 13 years ago, and for the past 10 years he has been making contributions to the Catholic hospital’s research program on that disease. Idea for the project began a decade ago at a meeting between the cardinal and the baseball star. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (U-NY-7C-64-W)
Creator:
United Press International. (publisher)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., Spellman, Francis, 1889-1967., Mantle, Mickey, 1931-1995., St. Vincent’s Hospital and Medical Center of New York., Wagner, Robert F. (Robert Ferdinand), 1910-1991., Ford, Whitey, 1928-, Catholic Church--Bishops.
Topics:
Catholic hospitals--New York (State)--New York., Baseball players--New York (State)--New York., Mayors--New York (State)--New York., Bishops--New York (State)--New York.
Geographic subjects:
Greenwich Village (New York, N.Y.), Manhattan (New York, N.Y.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:350174
Title:
Catholic hospital group meets.
Description:
Text transcribed from caption: C-31195 CATHOLIC HOSPITAL GROUP MEETS NEW YORK -- Leaders of the Catholic Hospital Association of the U.S. and Canada met with Francis Cardinal Spellman, Archbishop of New York (front center), after he celebrated a Mass in St. Patrick’s Cathedral opening the group’s 49th annual convention. Next to Cardinal Spellman is Auxiliary Bishop Joseph B. Brunini of Natchez-Jackson, Miss., episcopal chairman of the CHA’s Administrative Board. CHA president is Msgr. James H. Fitzpatrick, associate director of health and hospitals in the Brooklyn diocese. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (HR-6D-64-NAB)
Creator:
Standard Studios (New York, N.Y.) (photographer)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., Spellman, Francis, 1889-1967., Catholic Church. Archdiocese of New York (N.Y.), Catholic Hospital Association of the United States and Canada., Catholic Hospital Association of the United States and Canada--Congresses., St. Patrick’s Cathedral (New York, N.Y.), Catholic Church--Bishops., Brunini, Joseph Bernard, 1909-, Murray, Harrold A., Fitzpatrick, James H., Flanagan, John J., Schindler, Clement G., Moore, Paul R., Frawley, Patrick J., Dunn, Frances, Sr. John Joseph.
Topics:
Bishops--New York (State)--New York., Congresses and conventions--New York (State)--New York., Hospital administrators--New York (State)--New York., Nuns--New York (State)--New York., Catholic hospitals--United States., Catholic hospitals--Canada.
Geographic subjects:
Manhattan (New York, N.Y.), New York (N.Y.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:350155
Title:
Officers and members of the Catholic Hospital Association met with Francis Cardinal Spellman.
Creator:
Catholic Hospital Association of the United States and Canada. (author)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., Spellman, Francis, 1889-1967., Catholic Church. Archdiocese of New York (N.Y.), Catholic Hospital Association of the United States and Canada., Catholic Hospital Association of the United States and Canada--Congresses., St. Patrick’s Cathedral (New York, N.Y.), Catholic Church--Bishops., Brunini, Joseph Bernard, 1909-, Murray, Harrold A., Fitzpatrick, James H., Flanagan, John J., Schindler, Clement G., Moore, Paul R., Frawley, Patrick J., Dunn, Frances, Sr. John Joseph.
Topics:
Bishops--New York (State)--New York., Congresses and conventions--New York (State)--New York., Hospital administrators--New York (State)--New York., Nuns--New York (State)--New York., Catholic hospitals--United States., Catholic hospitals--Canada.
Geographic subjects:
Manhattan (New York, N.Y.), New York (N.Y.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:349747
Title:
Manhattan College honors Jordan's King.
Description:
Press release from Manhattan College.
Creator:
Manhattan College. (author)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., Manhattan College., Spellman, Francis, 1889-1967., Hussein, King of Jordan, 1935-1999., Nugent, Gregory., Catholic Church--Relations--Islam.
Topics:
Bishops--New York (State)--New York., Kings and rulers--Travel--New York (State)--New York., Degrees, Academic--New York (State)--New York., Islamic countries--Relations--Western countries., Catholic universities and colleges--New York (State)--New York., Islam--Relations--Catholic Church., Visits of state--New York (State)--New York.
Geographic subjects:
Bronx (New York, N.Y.), Jordan--Kings and rulers.
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:348702
Title:
Letter from Winston H. Taylor to Members of the Press, April 8, 1964.
Description:
Letter from Winston H. Taylor of the General Conference of the Methodist Church. Addressed to Members of the Press. Includes a handwritten note that identifies the names of the people attending General MacArthur's funeral in image no. PC-30852.
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., MacArthur, Douglas, 1880-1964--Death and burial., Spellman, Francis, 1889-1967., Catholic Church--Bishops., Schenk, Max., New York Board of Rabbis., Donegan, Horace W.B. (Horace William Baden), 1900-1991., Episcopal Church--Bishops., Rockefeller, Nelson A. (Nelson Aldrich), 1908-1979., Wagner, Robert F. (Robert Ferdinand), 1910-1991., MacArthur, Douglas, 1880-1964.
Topics:
Funeral service--New York (State)--New York., Mayors--New York (State)--New York., Governors--New York (State), Bishops--New York (State)--New York., Rabbis--New York (State)--New York., Generals--United States.
Geographic subjects:
New York (N.Y.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:348575
Title:
Services for MacArthur.
Description:
Alternate caption.
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., MacArthur, Douglas, 1880-1964--Death and burial., Spellman, Francis, 1889-1967., Catholic Church--Bishops., Schenk, Max., New York Board of Rabbis., Donegan, Horace W.B. (Horace William Baden), 1900-1991., Episcopal Church--Bishops., Rockefeller, Nelson A. (Nelson Aldrich), 1908-1979., Wagner, Robert F. (Robert Ferdinand), 1910-1991., Seventh Regiment Armory (New York, N.Y.), MacArthur, Douglas, 1880-1964.
Topics:
Funeral service--New York (State)--New York., Mayors--New York (State)--New York., Governors--New York (State), Bishops--New York (State)--New York., Rabbis--New York (State)--New York., Generals--United States.
Geographic subjects:
New York (N.Y.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:348507
Title:
New York service for Gen. MacArthur.
Description:
Text transcribed from caption: PC-30852 NEW YORK SERVICE FOR GEN. MACARTHUR NEW YORK -- Prayers for a great soldier. Noted clergymen and government and armed services officials gather at the 7th Regiment Armory, New York City, for religious services for the late General of the Army Douglas MacArthur. Offering a prayer before the flag-draped casket is Dr. Terence J. Finlay, rector of St. Bartholomew’s Protestant Episcopal church, second from right. Others participating include Rabbi Max Schenk, president of the New York Board of Rabbis, far right; Francis Cardinal Spellman, Roman Catholic Archbishop of New York, third from right; and Episcopal Bishop Horace W. B. Donegan of New York, fifth from right. Among those shown in second row are Mayor Robert F. Wagner of New York and Gov. Nelson A. Rockefeller. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (U-NY-4B-64-W)
Creator:
Wide World Photos, Inc. (publisher)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., MacArthur, Douglas, 1880-1964--Death and burial., Spellman, Francis, 1889-1967., Catholic Church--Bishops., Schenk, Max., New York Board of Rabbis., Donegan, Horace W.B. (Horace William Baden), 1900-1991., Episcopal Church--Bishops., Rockefeller, Nelson A. (Nelson Aldrich), 1908-1979., Wagner, Robert F. (Robert Ferdinand), 1910-1991., Seventh Regiment Armory (New York, N.Y.), MacArthur, Douglas, 1880-1964.
Topics:
Funeral service--New York (State)--New York., Mayors--New York (State)--New York., Governors--New York (State), Bishops--New York (State)--New York., Rabbis--New York (State)--New York., Generals--United States.
Geographic subjects:
New York (N.Y.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:348382
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:
Braun, Bob. (photographer)
Subject names:
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.
Topics:
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 (N.Y.), Israel--History--1948-1967.
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:348362
Title:
Manhattan College honors Jordan's King.
Description:
Text transcribed from caption: C-30945 MANHATTAN COLLEGE HONORS JORDAN’S KING RIVERDALE, N.Y. -- King Hussein of Jordan receives an honorary degree of Doctor of Laws from Brother Gregory, president of Manhattan College (top, left), during a special ceremony at the Catholic institution’s Riverdale campus. As the hood symbolizing the honorary degree is placed over the King’s head, he accepts his diploma from Francis Cardinal Spellman, Archbishop of New York. Bottom photo shows the Moslem Monarch being greeted on his arrival at the campus by Cardinal Spellman and Brother Gregory. Meanwhile Manhattan undergraduates in the back-ground add their greetings to the warm welcome given the Jordanian party. In an address, King Hussein stressed that if religion is to survive in the modern world it must “present a common front in con-fronting its common adversities” and play a major role in helping to solve world problems. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (MC-4D-64-NAB)
Creator:
Manhattan College. (publisher)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., Manhattan College., Spellman, Francis, 1889-1967., Hussein, King of Jordan, 1935-1999., Nugent, Gregory., Catholic Church--Relations--Islam.
Topics:
Bishops--New York (State)--New York., Kings and rulers--Travel--New York (State)--New York., Degrees, Academic--New York (State)--New York., Islamic countries--Relations--Western countries., Catholic universities and colleges--New York (State)--New York., Islam--Relations--Catholic Church., Visits of state--New York (State)--New York.
Geographic subjects:
Bronx (New York, N.Y.), Jordan--Kings and rulers.
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:348361
Title:
Procession to the Vatican Pavilion.
Creator:
Newman, Irving J. (photographer)
Subject names:
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.
Topics:
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:
Queens (New York, N.Y.), Flushing Meadows-Corona Park (New York, N.Y.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:348358

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