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:
Italian church leader at Waldensian anniversary.
Description:
Text transcribed from caption: ITALIAN CHURCH LEADER AT WALDENSIAN ANNIVERSARY s-3489 NEW YORK -- Principal speaker at the 40th anniversary dinner of Waldensian Church in Italy was the Rev. Guido Comba (right), who proposed establishment of a Protestant newspaper in Italy. Above, Mr. Comba shakes hands with Dr. Benjamin Bush, European representative of Board of Foreign Missions, Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. and a secretary of the World Council of Churches. Looking on (center) is Dr. A. Mangano, president of National Evangelistic Committee for Relief in Italy. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (BH-NY-JOG-5B-6-W)
Creator:
Haller, Ben, 1919- (photographer)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., Chiesa evangelica valdese--Anniversaries, etc., Columbia University., Anthony, Robert W., Mair, George., Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A.--Clergy., American Waldensian Aid Society., Morgan, Minot C. (Minot Canfield), 1876-1955., Miller, Kenneth D. (Kenneth Dexter), 1887-1968.
Topics:
Anniversaries., Clergy--New York (State)--New York., Protestant churches--Italy., World War, 1939-1945--Civilian relief--Italy., Reconstruction (1939-1951)--Religious aspects., Reconstruction (1939-1951)--Italy.
Geographic subjects:
New York (N.Y.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:359591
Title:
Italian church leader at Waldensian anniversary.
Description:
Text transcribed from caption: ITALIAN CHURCH LEADER AT WALDENSIAN ANNIVERSARY s-3489 NEW YORK -- Principal speaker at the 40th anniversary dinner of Waldensian Church in Italy was the Rev. Guido Comba (right), who proposed establishment of a Protestant newspaper in Italy. Above, Mr. Comba shakes hands with Dr. Benjamin Bush, European representative of Board of Foreign Missions, Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. and a secretary of the World Council of Churches. Looking on (center) is Dr. A. Mangano, president of National Evangelistic Committee for Relief in Italy. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (BH-NY-JOG-5B-6-W)
Creator:
Haller, Ben, 1919- (photographer)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., Chiesa evangelica valdese--Anniversaries, etc., Chiesa evangelica valdese--Clergy., Comba, Guido., Trickett, Stanley., Barstow, Robbins Wolcott., American Waldensian Aid Society., Columbia University.
Topics:
Anniversaries., Clergy--New York (State)--New York., Protestant churches--Italy., World War, 1939-1945--Civilian relief--Italy., Reconstruction (1939-1951)--Religious aspects., Reconstruction (1939-1951)--Italy.
Geographic subjects:
New York (N.Y.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:359590
Title:
Italian church leader at Waldensian anniversary.
Description:
Text transcribed from caption: ITALIAN CHURCH LEADER AT WALDENSIAN ANNIVERSARY s-3489 NEW YORK -- Principal speaker at the 40th anniversary dinner of Waldensian Church in Italy was the Rev. Guido Comba (right), who proposed establishment of a Protestant newspaper in Italy. Above, Mr. Comba shakes hands with Dr. Benjamin Bush, European representative of Board of Foreign Missions, Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. and a secretary of the World Council of Churches. Looking on (center) is Dr. A. Mangano, president of National Evangelistic Committee for Relief in Italy. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (BH-NY-JOG-5B-6-W)
Creator:
Haller, Ben, 1919- (photographer)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., Chiesa evangelica valdese--Anniversaries, etc., Chiesa evangelica valdese--Clergy., Comba, Guido., Anderson, Catherine., Morgan, Minot C. (Minot Canfield), 1876-1955., Smith, Marie., American Waldensian Aid Society., Columbia University.
Topics:
Anniversaries., Clergy--New York (State)--New York., Protestant churches--Italy., World War, 1939-1945--Civilian relief--Italy., Reconstruction (1939-1951)--Religious aspects., Reconstruction (1939-1951)--Italy.
Geographic subjects:
New York (N.Y.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:359589
Title:
Italian church leader at Waldensian anniversary.
Description:
Text transcribed from caption: ITALIAN CHURCH LEADER AT WALDENSIAN ANNIVERSARY s-3489 NEW YORK -- Principal speaker at the 40th anniversary dinner of Waldensian Church in Italy was the Rev. Guido Comba (right), who proposed establishment of a Protestant newspaper in Italy. Above, Mr. Comba shakes hands with Dr. Benjamin Bush, European representative of Board of Foreign Missions, Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. and a secretary of the World Council of Churches. Looking on (center) is Dr. A. Mangano, president of National Evangelistic Committee for Relief in Italy. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (BH-NY-JOG-5B-6-W)
Creator:
Haller, Ben, 1919- (photographer)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., Chiesa evangelica valdese--Anniversaries, etc., Chiesa evangelica valdese--Clergy., Comba, Guido., Anderson, Catherine., Morgan, Minot C. (Minot Canfield), 1876-1955., Smith, Marie., American Waldensian Aid Society., Columbia University.
Topics:
Anniversaries., Clergy--New York (State)--New York., Protestant churches--Italy., World War, 1939-1945--Civilian relief--Italy., Reconstruction (1939-1951)--Religious aspects., Reconstruction (1939-1951)--Italy.
Geographic subjects:
New York (N.Y.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:359588
Title:
Italian church leader at Waldensian anniversary.
Description:
Text transcribed from caption: ITALIAN CHURCH LEADER AT WALDENSIAN ANNIVERSARY s-3489 NEW YORK -- Principal speaker at the 40th anniversary dinner of Waldensian Church in Italy was the Rev. Guido Comba (right), who proposed establishment of a Protestant newspaper in Italy. Above, Mr. Comba shakes hands with Dr. Benjamin Bush, European representative of Board of Foreign Missions, Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. and a secretary of the World Council of Churches. Looking on (center) is Dr. A. Mangano, president of National Evangelistic Committee for Relief in Italy. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (BH-NY-JOG-5B-6-W)
Creator:
Haller, Ben, 1919- (photographer)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., Chiesa evangelica valdese--Anniversaries, etc., Chiesa evangelica valdese--Clergy., Comba, Guido., Bush, Benjamin J., Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. Board of Foreign Missions., Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A.--Clergy., Mangano, A., Columbia University.
Topics:
Anniversaries., Clergy--New York (State)--New York., Protestant churches--Italy., World War, 1939-1945--Civilian relief--Italy., Reconstruction (1939-1951)--Religious aspects., Reconstruction (1939-1951)--Italy.
Geographic subjects:
New York (N.Y.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:359587
Title:
Italian church leader at Waldensian anniversary.
Creator:
American Waldensian Aid Society. (author)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., Chiesa evangelica valdese--Anniversaries, etc., American Waldensian Aid Society., Columbia University.
Topics:
Anniversaries., Clergy--New York (State)--New York., Protestant churches--Italy., World War, 1939-1945--Civilian relief--Italy., Reconstruction (1939-1951)--Religious aspects., Reconstruction (1939-1951)--Italy.
Geographic subjects:
New York (N.Y.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:359301
Title:
Bible quiz program 21 years old.
Description:
Text transcribed from caption: P-29935 BIBLE QUIZ PROGRAM 21 YEARS OLD NEW YORK -- The 21st anniversary of “The Living Bible,” believed to be the oldest continuing quiz program on radio, was celebrated in New York by Station WNEW and the American Bible Society, co-producers of the Sunday morning program. A large plastic key symbolizing the station’s effort to help “unlock the door to the Scriptures” was presented to Varner Paulsen, WNEW program director (at right) by Dr. James Z. Nettinga, ABS executive secretary for education and information. Miss Kay Reed of WNEW, who has been associated with the program since it started, first as an organist and now as a producer, holds the key. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (ABS-NY-9D-63-NBM)
Creator:
American Bible Society. (publisher)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., WNEW (Radio station : New York, N.Y.), American Bible Society., Paulsen, Varner., Nettinga, James Z., Reed, Kay, (Musician), WNEW (Radio station : New York, N.Y.)--Anniversaries, etc.
Topics:
Radio quiz shows--New York (State)--New York., Radio programs--New York (State)--New York., Radio producers and directors--New York (State)--New York., Women radio producers and directors--New York (State)--New York., Anniversaries., Locks and keys--New York (State)--New York.
Geographic subjects:
New York (N.Y.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:358109
Title:
Papal tribute via Telstar.
Description:
Text transcribed from caption: C-29939 PAPAL TRIBUTE VIA TELSTAR WASHINGTON, D.C. -- A giant screen at Georgetown University bears the image of Pope Paul VI as he congratulates the school on the start of its 175th anniversary year. From his private library in the Vatican, the pontiff read a message in which he described the Jesuit institution as the alma mater of Catholic colleges in the U.S. The program was televised via the Telstar communications satellite on the Pope’s 66th birthday. Georgetown was founded in 1789, the same year in which the U.S. Constitution was adopted. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (W-WASH-9D-63-RB)
Creator:
Wide World Photos, Inc. (publisher)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., Paul VI, Pope, 1897-1978., Paul VI, Pope, 1897-1978--Birth., Georgetown University--Anniversaries, etc., Georgetown University--Students., Georgetown University.
Topics:
Popes., Anniversaries., Project Telstar., Catholic universities and colleges--Washington (D.C.), Universities and colleges--Washington (D.C.), Artificial satellites in telecommunication.
Geographic subjects:
Washington (D.C.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:358073
Title:
Pope salutes Georgetown U. anniversary.
Creator:
Wide World Photos, Inc. (author)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., Paul VI, Pope, 1897-1978., Paul VI, Pope, 1897-1978--Birth., Georgetown University--Anniversaries, etc., Georgetown University--Students., Georgetown University.
Topics:
Popes., Anniversaries., Project Telstar., Catholic universities and colleges--Washington (D.C.), Universities and colleges--Washington (D.C.), Artificial satellites in telecommunication.
Geographic subjects:
Washington (D.C.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:357933
Title:
Bible quiz program 21 years old.
Creator:
Banner & Grief (New York, N.Y.) (author)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., WNEW (Radio station : New York, N.Y.), American Bible Society., Paulsen, Varner., Nettinga, James Z., Reed, Kay, (Musician), WNEW (Radio station : New York, N.Y.)--Anniversaries, etc.
Topics:
Radio quiz shows--New York (State)--New York., Radio programs--New York (State)--New York., Radio producers and directors--New York (State)--New York., Women radio producers and directors--New York (State)--New York., Anniversaries., Locks and keys--New York (State)--New York.
Geographic subjects:
New York (N.Y.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:357897
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)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., Christ Church (Boston, Mass.)
Topics:
Church buildings--Massachusetts--Boston., Anniversaries., Church bells--Massachusetts--Boston.
Geographic subjects:
Boston (Mass.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:357335
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)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., Christ Church (Boston, Mass.), Harder, William.
Topics:
Church buildings--Massachusetts--Boston., Anniversaries., Pews and pew rights--Massachusetts--Boston.
Geographic subjects:
Boston (Mass.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/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:
MacDonald, Earl L. (photographer)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., Christ Church (Boston, Mass.), Episcopal Church--Buildings.
Topics:
Church buildings--Massachusetts--Boston., Church architecture--Massachusetts--Boston., Architecture, Georgian--Massachusetts--Boston., Anniversaries.
Geographic subjects:
Boston (Mass.), Boston (Mass.)--Buildings, structures, etc., Massachusetts--History--Revolution, 1775-1783.
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:357332
Title:
Letter from Earl L. MacDonald.
Creator:
MacDonald, Earl L. (author)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., Christ Church (Boston, Mass.)
Topics:
Church buildings--Massachusetts--Boston., Anniversaries.
Geographic subjects:
Boston (Mass.), Massachusetts--History--Revolution, 1775-1783.
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:357260
Title:
Christ Church.
Creator:
Christ Church (Boston, Mass.) (publisher)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., Christ Church (Boston, Mass.)
Topics:
Church buildings--Massachusetts--Boston., Anniversaries.
Geographic subjects:
Boston (Mass.), Massachusetts--History--Revolution, 1775-1783.
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:357224
Title:
300th anniversary of Indian Bible celebrated.
Description:
Text transcribed from caption: P-30489 300TH ANNIVERSARY OF INDIAN BIBLE CELEBRATED FALMOUTH, Mass. -- “Chief Flying Eagle” (Earl H. Mills, high school physical education director at Falmouth, Mass.), who is chief of the Mashpee Indians of Cape Cod -- last surviving Massachusetts Indians -- poses with the executive secretary of the Massachusetts Bible Society at celebration of the 300th anniversary of the printing of the first whole Bible in the western hemisphere. With the Bible Society official, Dr. Lawrence Almond, is his daughter, Priscilla. Dr. Almond holds one of the original Bibles, in the Indian language, which was completed in 1664. While the Bible, named the John Eliot Bible for its translator, was in use as late as the 1700’s, nobody today -- even descendants of the Mashpee Indians -- can understand the language. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (MBS-Bos.-1C-64-NBM)
Creator:
Massachusetts Bible Society. (publisher), Lenscraft Photos, Inc. (Boston, Mass.) (photographer)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., Mills, Earl., Massachusetts Bible Society., Almond, Lawrence., Morello, Priscilla Almond., Massachusetts Bible Society--Centennial celebrations, etc.
Topics:
Mashpee Indians--Massachusetts--Falmouth., Bible--Versions., Anniversaries., Bible--Translating.
Geographic subjects:
Falmouth (Mass.), Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe.
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:352957
Title:
Honors for rabbi-arbitrator.
Description:
Text transcribed from caption: P-30453 HONORS FOR RABBI-ARBITRATOR DETROIT -- Skull-capped Gov. George Romney of Michigan, center, and UAW-CIO President Walter P. Reuther are shown as they called on Rabbi Morris Adler to congratulate him on his 25th year with Congregation Shaarey Zedek, Southfield, Mich. The rabbi, in carrying out many civic roles, has been skillful in arbitration. Gov. Romney, former president of American Motors, recalled that Rabbi Adler had served as mediator in negotiations between the company and the UAW-CIO. Mr. Romney, a Mormon who resigned a high Church office to run for office, has been mentioned prominently as a possible Republican candidate for President. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (HW-DET-1B-64-W)
Creator:
Detroit Free Press Co. (publisher), Plofchan, Fred A. (photographer)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., Romney, George W., 1907-1995., Reuther, Walter, 1907-1970., Adler, Morris., Congregation Shaarey Zedek (Southfield, Mich.), Adler, Morris--Anniversaries, etc., International Union, United Automobile Workers of America (CIO)
Topics:
Governors--Michigan., Rabbis--Michigan--Southfield., Anniversaries., Meetings--Michigan--Southfield., Mediators (Persons)--Michigan--Southfield.
Geographic subjects:
Southfield (Mich.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:352951
Title:
Week end in religion.
Description:
Clipping from an unknown issue of the Detroit Free Press, probably around January 5, 1964.
Creator:
Detroit Free Press Co. (publisher)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., Romney, George W., 1907-1995., Reuther, Walter, 1907-1970., Adler, Morris., Congregation Shaarey Zedek (Southfield, Mich.), Adler, Morris--Anniversaries, etc., International Union, United Automobile Workers of America (CIO)
Topics:
Governors--Michigan., Rabbis--Michigan--Southfield., Anniversaries., Meetings--Michigan--Southfield., Mediators (Persons)--Michigan--Southfield.
Geographic subjects:
Southfield (Mich.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:352846
Title:
Celebrate 300th anniversary of Indian Bible.
Creator:
Massachusetts Bible Society. (author)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., Mills, Earl., Massachusetts Bible Society., Almond, Lawrence., Morello, Priscilla Almond., Massachusetts Bible Society--Centennial celebrations, etc.
Topics:
Mashpee Indians--Massachusetts--Falmouth., Bible--Versions., Anniversaries., Bible--Translating.
Geographic subjects:
Falmouth (Mass.), Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe.
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:352818
Title:
Historic moment was 10 years ago.
Description:
Updated caption when photo PC-30420 was republished in 1974 on the tenth anniversary of the event.
Creator:
Religious News Service. (author)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., Athe?nagoras I, Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople, 1886-1972., Orthodox Eastern Church--Bishops., Catholic Church.--Bishops., Paul VI, Pope, 1897-1978., Catholic Church--Relations--Orthodox Eastern Church., Orthodox Eastern Church--Relations--Catholic Church.
Topics:
Papal visits--Palestine., Popes., Bishops--Jerusalem., Anniversaries.
Geographic subjects:
Jerusalem.
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:352710

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