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:
The Last Supper in concrete.
Description:
Text transcribed from caption: #S-C-4387 THE LAST SUPPER IN CONCRETE TUCSON, Ariz. -- When Felix Lucero was in World War I, he vowed that if he came out alive, he would show his thanks by making religious statues. The result is this group of the Last Supper which stands on the bank of the Stanta Cruz River here. Lucero has had no formal art training. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (RR-TUC-ARIZ-MES-9A-6-W-C)
Creator:
Russell, Reginald. (photographer), Tucson Citizen. (publisher)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., Lucero, Felix., Jesus Christ--Art.
Topics:
Concrete sculpture--Arizona--Tucson., Last Supper., Christian art and symbolism., Religious art., World War, 1914-1918--Veterans., Veterans--Arizona--Tucson.
Geographic subjects:
Tucson (Ariz.), Santa Cruz River (Ariz. and Mexico)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:360338
Title:
The Last Supper in concrete.
Description:
Alternate caption.
Creator:
Russell, Reginald. (author), Tucson Citizen. (publisher)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., Lucero, Felix., Jesus Christ--Art.
Topics:
Concrete sculpture--Arizona--Tucson., Last Supper., Christian art and symbolism., Religious art., World War, 1914-1918--Veterans., Veterans--Arizona--Tucson.
Geographic subjects:
Tucson (Ariz.), Santa Cruz River (Ariz. and Mexico)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:360241
Title:
Arizona Mormon temple at Mesa.
Description:
3541 Text transcribed from notations on envelope: Mormon Temples. The Arizona Temple at Mesa, Maricopa County Dedicated 23 1927 Has no spires or towers. Cost about $1000000
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints--Buildings.
Topics:
Church buildings--Arizona--Mesa., Latter Day Saint temples--Arizona--Mesa.
Geographic subjects:
Mesa (Ariz.), Mesa (Ariz.)--Buildings, structures, etc.
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:359474
Title:
Plain fare, served western style.
Description:
Text transcribed from caption: Plain fare, served western style -- but the eastern winter visitors to Phoenix, Arizona like it. Here is the first “chuck” wagon picnic of the season held near Sahuaro Lake, with seven states represented among the picnickers. Winter visitors thoroughly enjoy this novel form of serving “grub.”
Creator:
International News Photos (New York, N.Y.) (publisher)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives.
Topics:
Vacations--Arizona--Phoenix., Deserts--Recreational use., Outdoor recreation--Arizona--Saguaro Lake., Picnics--Arizona--Saguaro Lake.
Geographic subjects:
Saguaro Lake (Ariz.), Phoenix (Ariz.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:359013
Title:
The fiddler and his Bible.
Creator:
Wohlin Fotos (Tucson, Ariz.) (author)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives.
Topics:
Fiddlers--Arizona--Tucson., Readers--Bible.
Geographic subjects:
Tucson (Ariz.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:358665
Title:
The fiddler and his Bible.
Description:
Text transcribed from caption: senigo caption 1855 THE FIDDLER AND HIS BIBLE TUCSON, Ariz. -- At 75, Michael Cruise still finds the Bible a never-ending source of knowledge and inspiration. And with his ever-ready violin it is his constant companion. Cruise is the father of 14 children and 35 grandchildren. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO W-TUC-MES-3A-6-B-O-C
Creator:
Wohlin Fotos (Tucson, Ariz.) (photographer)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., Cruise, Michael.
Topics:
Fiddlers--Arizona--Tucson., Readers--Bible.
Geographic subjects:
Tucson (Ariz.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:358664
Title:
Oldest Arizona's Catholic mission.
Description:
Text transcribed from caption: OLDEST ARIZONA’S CATHOLIC MISSION #1632 TUCSON, Ariz. -- The San Xavier del Bac Mission for Papago Indian eleven miles southwest of Tucson, is striking in its symmetry and shows vestiges of the once-brilliant decoration of its interior. The mission was originally built in 1692 by the famous Spanish “Padre on Horseback,” Father Eusebio Francisco Kino, a Jesuit. In the latter part of the 18th century it passed into the hands of the Franciscan Fathers, who still tend to the needs of the Indian population. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (WF-TU-TFD-2-6-C)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., Mission San Xavier del Bac (Tucson, Ariz.), Catholic Church--Buildings., Catholic Church--Missions--Arizona--Tucson.
Topics:
Church buildings--Arizona--San Xavier Indian Reservation., Tohono O’odham Indians--Missions--Arizona--San Xavier Indian Reservation., Home missions--Arizona--San Xavier Indian Reservation.
Geographic subjects:
San Xavier Indian Reservation (Ariz.), San Xavier Indian Reservation (Ariz.)--Buildings, structures, etc.
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:357380
Title:
Cactus Christmas tree.
Description:
Text transcribed from caption: P-31916 CACTUS CHRISTMAS TREE TUCSON, Ariz. -- An Arizona-style Christmas tree -- a decorated giant cactus -- provides the background for the Tucson Boys Chorus as it rehearses carols. Conductor Eduardo Caso directs the choir as one member, dressed as Santa Claus, decorates the “tree.” Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (W-NY-12B-64-NBM)
Creator:
Wide World Photos, Inc. (publisher)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., Caso, Eduardo., Tucson Arizona Boys’ Chorus.
Topics:
Choirs (Music)--Arizona--Tucson., Carols--Arizona--Tucson., Christmas trees--Arizona--Tucson., Cactus--Arizona--Tucson.
Geographic subjects:
Tucson (Ariz.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:356653
Title:
Franciscan chief of Indian firemen.
Description:
Text transcribed from caption: C-31810 FRANCISCAN CHIEF OF INDIAN FIREMEN KOMATKE, Ariz. -- A Franciscan firechief and teen-age Indian firemen supply protection at Komatke, Ariz., home of St. John’s Indian School. Brother Fidelis, shown below instructing his young volunteers in a fire drill, has provided a ready-made fire department for all of $150. An old Dodge truck, armed with tanks holding 560 gallons of water, provide protection in the desert region. Established with Explorer Scouts among the Indian students, the fire department began with the idea of protecting the 15 buildings maintained at the Franciscan school. Now it has grown to the point where its responsibility includes Indian villages of the Gila River Indian Reservation. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (HU-PHO-11C-64-W)
Creator:
Unger, Henry F. (photographer)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., St. John Mission (Komatke, Ariz.)--Students., St. John Mission (Komatke, Ariz.), Franciscans.
Topics:
Indigenous peoples--Arizona., Fire fighters--Arizona--Komatke., Volunteer fire fighters--Arizona--Komatke., Indigenous peoples--Education--Arizona.
Geographic subjects:
Komatke (Ariz.), Gila River Indian Reservation (Ariz.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:356556
Title:
Franciscan chief of Indian firemen.
Description:
Text transcribed from caption: C-31810 FRANCISCAN CHIEF OF INDIAN FIREMEN KOMATKE, Ariz. -- A Franciscan firechief and teen-age Indian firemen supply protection at Komatke, Ariz., home of St. John’s Indian School. Brother Fidelis, shown below instructing his young volunteers in a fire drill, has provided a ready-made fire department for all of $150. An old Dodge truck, armed with tanks holding 560 gallons of water, provide protection in the desert region. Established with Explorer Scouts among the Indian students, the fire department began with the idea of protecting the 15 buildings maintained at the Franciscan school. Now it has grown to the point where its responsibility includes Indian villages of the Gila River Indian Reservation. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (HU-PHO-11C-64-W)
Creator:
Unger, Henry F. (photographer)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., St. John Mission (Komatke, Ariz.)--Students., St. John Mission (Komatke, Ariz.), Franciscans.
Topics:
Indigenous peoples--Arizona., Fire fighters--Arizona--Komatke., Volunteer fire fighters--Arizona--Komatke., Indigenous peoples--Education--Arizona.
Geographic subjects:
Komatke (Ariz.), Gila River Indian Reservation (Ariz.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:356555
Title:
A cue from Sister Benedict.
Description:
Text transcribed from caption: C-31802 A CUE FROM SISTER BENEDICT PHOENIX, Ariz. -- Sister Benedict gives some pointers on playing billiards to guests at the Sacred Heart Home for the Aged in Phoenix. The nun is a member of the Little Sisters of the Poor who operate the residence. Donated by the Knights of Columbus, the pool table makes it possible for the home to incorporate billiards as part of its program to keep the senior citizens amused and occupied. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (HFU-PHO-11B-64-NAB)
Creator:
Unger, Henry F. (photographer)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., Little Sisters of the Poor.
Topics:
Nuns--Arizona--Phoenix., Billiards--Arizona--Phoenix., Old age homes--Arizona--Phoenix., Old age homes--Activity programs--Arizona--Phoenix.
Geographic subjects:
Phoenix (Ariz.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:356554
Title:
Here's how.
Creator:
Unger, Henry F. (author)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., Little Sisters of the Poor.
Topics:
Nuns--Arizona--Phoenix., Billiards--Arizona--Phoenix., Old age homes--Arizona--Phoenix., Old age homes--Activity programs--Arizona--Phoenix.
Geographic subjects:
Phoenix (Ariz.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:356365
Title:
Carols with cactus.
Creator:
Wide World Photos, Inc. (author)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., Caso, Eduardo., Tucson Arizona Boys’ Chorus.
Topics:
Choirs (Music)--Arizona--Tucson., Carols--Arizona--Tucson., Christmas trees--Arizona--Tucson., Cactus--Arizona--Tucson.
Geographic subjects:
Tucson (Ariz.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:356326
Title:
Faithful wearing out beloved pastor's nose.
Description:
Text transcribed from caption: C-32162 FAITHFUL WEARING OUT BELOVED PASTOR’S NOSE PHOENIX, Ariz. -- Parishioners of St. Mary’s church in Phoenix show their affection for a pioneering pastor of their parish by touching the nose of his likeness on this memorial plaque. Placed on an outside wall of the church, the marker honors Father Novatus Benzing, a Franciscan priest who served as pastor for 27 years. Born in 1869, Father Benzing came to the parish in 1896 and renovated the old church, later building a new one, and erected schools for Mexican and American children. The plaque notes that the church and schools are living monuments to the pastor and that parishioners of St. Mary’s “do not forget.” As a result of the constant touching of the nose, it has become considerably worn and shiny -- something like the famous toe of St. Peter’s statue at the Vatican. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (HU-PHO-2C-65-NAB)
Creator:
Unger, Henry F. (photographer)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., Benzing, Novatus., Franciscans., Catholic Church--Clergy.
Topics:
Memorials--Arizona--Phoenix.
Geographic subjects:
Phoenix (Ariz.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:355868
Title:
Nose of priest worn off by viewers.
Creator:
Unger, Henry F. (author)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., Benzing, Novatus., Franciscans., Catholic Church--Clergy.
Topics:
Memorials--Arizona--Phoenix.
Geographic subjects:
Phoenix (Ariz.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:355817
Title:
Closed circuit TV aids instruction at girls' home.
Description:
Text transcribed from caption: PC-30692 CLOSED CIRCUIT TV AIDS INSTRUCTION AT GIRLS' HOME PHEONIX, Ariz. -- As Mrs. Myrtle Kuykendall (top left) gives instructions, girls in each of 11 cottages at the Good Shepherd Home for Girls at Phoenix, Ariz., watch over a special closed circuit television system and prepare their meals. The TV system is the first of its kind to be installed in one of some 400 Good Shepheard Homes throughout the world. The homes, for the rehabilitation of girls, are operated by the Roman Catholic Sisters of Our Lady of Charity of the Good Shepherd. Designated GS-TV, Channel 4, the station can originate telecasts from 42 different locations in the school and on the campus, for athletic events as well as classroom work. Arthur Carroll, an engineer and technician who designed and built the system, gives an explanation of camera operation to Mother Mary Euphrasis, president of the school, (bottom, left). The channel also features programs by special speakers. The first of these was the Rev. Rex A. Sprink, Methodist clergyman in Phoenix, who gave four weekly half-hour talks. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (HU-P-3B-64-NBM)
Creator:
Buckley, C.M. (photographer)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., Good Shepherd Home for Girls (Phoenix, Ariz.), Sisters of the Good Shepherd., Kuykendall, Myrtle., Carroll, Arthur.
Topics:
Religion on television., Girls' schools--Arizona--Phoenix., Nuns as teachers--Arizona--Phoenix., Christian education--Arizona--Phoenix., Nuns--Arizona--Phoenix.
Geographic subjects:
Phoenix (Ariz.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:353866
Title:
Closed circuit TV aids instruction at girls' home.
Description:
Text transcribed from caption: PC-30692 CLOSED CIRCUIT TV AIDS INSTRUCTION AT GIRLS' HOME PHEONIX, Ariz. -- As Mrs. Myrtle Kuykendall (top left) gives instructions, girls in each of 11 cottages at the Good Shepherd Home for Girls at Phoenix, Ariz., watch over a special closed circuit television system and prepare their meals. The TV system is the first of its kind to be installed in one of some 400 Good Shepheard Homes throughout the world. The homes, for the rehabilitation of girls, are operated by the Roman Catholic Sisters of Our Lady of Charity of the Good Shepherd. Designated GS-TV, Channel 4, the station can originate telecasts from 42 different locations in the school and on the campus, for athletic events as well as classroom work. Arthur Carroll, an engineer and technician who designed and built the system, gives an explanation of camera operation to Mother Mary Euphrasis, president of the school, (bottom, left). The channel also features programs by special speakers. The first of these was the Rev. Rex A. Sprink, Methodist clergyman in Phoenix, who gave four weekly half-hour talks. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (HU-P-3B-64-NBM)
Creator:
Faist, Russell L. (author)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., Good Shepherd Home for Girls (Phoenix, Ariz.), Sisters of the Good Shepherd., Kuykendall, Myrtle., Carroll, Arthur.
Topics:
Religion on television., Girls' schools--Arizona--Phoenix., Nuns as teachers--Arizona--Phoenix., Christian education--Arizona--Phoenix., Nuns--Arizona--Phoenix.
Geographic subjects:
Phoenix (Ariz.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:353865
Title:
Closed circuit TV aids instruction at girls' home.
Description:
Text transcribed from caption: PC-30692 CLOSED CIRCUIT TV AIDS INSTRUCTION AT GIRLS' HOME PHEONIX, Ariz. -- As Mrs. Myrtle Kuykendall (top left) gives instructions, girls in each of 11 cottages at the Good Shepherd Home for Girls at Phoenix, Ariz., watch over a special closed circuit television system and prepare their meals. The TV system is the first of its kind to be installed in one of some 400 Good Shepheard Homes throughout the world. The homes, for the rehabilitation of girls, are operated by the Roman Catholic Sisters of Our Lady of Charity of the Good Shepherd. Designated GS-TV, Channel 4, the station can originate telecasts from 42 different locations in the school and on the campus, for athletic events as well as classroom work. Arthur Carroll, an engineer and technician who designed and built the system, gives an explanation of camera operation to Mother Mary Euphrasis, president of the school, (bottom, left). The channel also features programs by special speakers. The first of these was the Rev. Rex A. Sprink, Methodist clergyman in Phoenix, who gave four weekly half-hour talks. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (HU-P-3B-64-NBM)
Creator:
Faist, Russell L. (photographer)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., Good Shepherd Home for Girls (Phoenix, Ariz.), Sisters of the Good Shepherd., Kuykendall, Myrtle., Carroll, Arthur.
Topics:
Religion on television., Girls' schools--Arizona--Phoenix., Nuns as teachers--Arizona--Phoenix., Christian education--Arizona--Phoenix., Nuns--Arizona--Phoenix.
Geographic subjects:
Phoenix (Ariz.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:353864
Title:
Closed circuit TV aids instruction at girls' home.
Description:
Text transcribed from caption: PC-30692 CLOSED CIRCUIT TV AIDS INSTRUCTION AT GIRLS' HOME PHEONIX, Ariz. -- As Mrs. Myrtle Kuykendall (top left) gives instructions, girls in each of 11 cottages at the Good Shepherd Home for Girls at Phoenix, Ariz., watch over a special closed circuit television system and prepare their meals. The TV system is the first of its kind to be installed in one of some 400 Good Shepheard Homes throughout the world. The homes, for the rehabilitation of girls, are operated by the Roman Catholic Sisters of Our Lady of Charity of the Good Shepherd. Designated GS-TV, Channel 4, the station can originate telecasts from 42 different locations in the school and on the campus, for athletic events as well as classroom work. Arthur Carroll, an engineer and technician who designed and built the system, gives an explanation of camera operation to Mother Mary Euphrasis, president of the school, (bottom, left). The channel also features programs by special speakers. The first of these was the Rev. Rex A. Sprink, Methodist clergyman in Phoenix, who gave four weekly half-hour talks. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (HU-P-3B-64-NBM)
Creator:
Press Information Bureau (New Delhi, India) (publisher)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., Good Shepherd Home for Girls (Phoenix, Ariz.), Sisters of the Good Shepherd., Kuykendall, Myrtle., Carroll, Arthur.
Topics:
Religion on television., Girls' schools--Arizona--Phoenix., Nuns as teachers--Arizona--Phoenix., Christian education--Arizona--Phoenix., Nuns--Arizona--Phoenix.
Geographic subjects:
Phoenix (Ariz.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:353863
Title:
Salute to St. Patrick.
Description:
Text transcribed from caption: C-30689 SALUTE TO ST. PATRICK PHEONIX, Ariz. -- An Irishman never forgets, and most particularly -- not on St. Patrick's Day. John O'Riordan and family of Phoenix hoist an Irish flag alongside Old Glory in honor of St. Patrick. This Limerick-born son of the Ould Sod was born on the Saint's feast day. Mr. O'Riordan also flies the colors of Ireland on U.S. national holidays. "The Munster flag waving in front of my home," he says, "refers to the Southern Province which incorporates six counties of which Limerick, my county, was one. This flag shows crowns and denotes royalty reaching back into history." Mr. O'Riordan, who has lived in the U.S. since 1949, made his first return trip to Ireland last year, taking along his family. His native village of Abbeyfeale was unchanged, he said; it still sends a great number of its sons on to the priesthood. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (HU-PHE-3A-64-W)
Creator:
Unger, Henry F. (photographer)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., O'Riordan, John.
Topics:
Saint Patrick's Day--Arizona--Phoenix., Patriotism--Religious aspects--Christianity., Immigrants--United States.
Geographic subjects:
Phoenix (Ariz.), Limerick (Ireland : County)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:353744

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