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:
Graham crusade nears 300,000 attendance.
Description:
Text transcribed from caption: P-29773 GRAHAM CRUSADE NEARS 300,000 ATTENDANCE LOS ANGELES -- Billy Graham emphasizes a point as he preaches at the seventh rally during a three-week Southern California Crusade in Los Angeles’ Memorial Coliseum. He is shown speaking to some 47,655 persons, the largest single audience of the crusade so far. Later, crusade officials said that the first eight rallies drew a total attendance of 298,062 persons, with 13,000 making “decisions for Christ” at the famed evangelist’s invitation. Special “Youth Nights,” held specifically for young people under 25, have drawn huge crowds, officials reported. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (CNB-MINN-8E-63-NAB)
Creator:
Billy Graham Evangelistic Association. (publisher)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., Graham, Billy, 1918-2018., Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum (Los Angeles, Calif.)
Topics:
Evangelists--California--Los Angeles., Evangelistic work--California--Los Angeles., Revivals--California--Los Angeles.
Geographic subjects:
Los Angeles (Calif.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:358092
Title:
Billy Graham at Los Angeles crusade.
Description:
Text transcribed from caption: P-29745 BILLY GRAHAM AT LOS ANGELES CRUSADE LOS ANGELES, Cal. -- Evangelist Billy Graham (on platform center) addresses some 38,700 persons in Los Angeles’ Memorial Coliseum as he opens a three-week Southern California Crusade. On the first night the famed evangelist drew 1,514 “decisions for Christ.” Attendance on the second rally was reported at 31,254, with 1,154 decisions. In his first sermons, Dr. Graham deplored the “trend to take God and moral law out of our schools,” and warned that today’s society was entering the “age of the shrug” concerning vital issues, with most people seeking only “escapism.” The Baptist minister’s crusade was being held not far from the spot where he first gained repute as an evangelist at a Los Angeles tent crusade 14 years ago. Since then he has preached to some 30 million people on five continents. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (RNS-8D-63-NAB)
Creator:
Billy Graham Evangelistic Association. (publisher)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., Graham, Billy, 1918-2018., Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum (Los Angeles, Calif.)
Topics:
Evangelists--California--Los Angeles., Evangelistic work--California--Los Angeles., Revivals--California--Los Angeles., Evangelistic sermons--California--Los Angeles., Prayer in the public schools--United States.
Geographic subjects:
Los Angeles (Calif.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:358088
Title:
Evangelist Billy Graham at his Los Angeles crusade.
Description:
Text transcribed from caption: #29867 EVANGELIST BILLY GRAHAM AT HIS LOS ANGELES CRUSADE Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO
Creator:
Billy Graham Evangelistic Association. (publisher)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., Graham, Billy, 1918-2018., Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum (Los Angeles, Calif.)
Topics:
Evangelists--California--Los Angeles., Evangelistic work--California--Los Angeles., Revivals--California--Los Angeles.
Geographic subjects:
Los Angeles (Calif.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:358021
Title:
Billy Graham addressing Opening Night crowd of 38,708.
Creator:
Billy Graham Evangelistic Association. (author)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., Graham, Billy, 1918-2018., Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum (Los Angeles, Calif.)
Topics:
Evangelists--California--Los Angeles., Evangelistic work--California--Los Angeles., Revivals--California--Los Angeles.
Geographic subjects:
Los Angeles (Calif.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:357915
Title:
Billy Graham speaking before the largest crowd of the Crusade Thursday night at the Coliseum.
Creator:
Billy Graham Evangelistic Association. (author)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., Graham, Billy, 1918-2018., Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum (Los Angeles, Calif.)
Topics:
Evangelists--California--Los Angeles., Evangelistic work--California--Los Angeles., Revivals--California--Los Angeles.
Geographic subjects:
Los Angeles (Calif.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:357822
Title:
For release on receipt.
Creator:
Billy Graham Evangelistic Association. (author)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., Graham, Billy, 1918-2018., Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum (Los Angeles, Calif.)
Topics:
Evangelists--California--Los Angeles., Evangelistic work--California--Los Angeles., Revivals--California--Los Angeles.
Geographic subjects:
Los Angeles (Calif.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:357786
Title:
Billy Graham visits Cardinal Cushing.
Description:
Text transcribed from caption: PC-31694 BILLY GRAHAM VISITS CARDINAL CUSHING BOSTON -- Richard Cardinal Cushing, Archbishop of Boston, and evangelist Billy Graham hold a one-hour press conference in Boston. Cardinal Cushing congratulated the evangelist on his Boston Crusade. Mr. Graham thanked the cardinal for endorsing the crusade in a public statement. While in the Boston area, the evangelist addressed some 5,000 Roman Catholic students, including some priests and nuns, at Boston College, a Jesuit institution. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (CB-BOS-10B-64-W)
Creator:
Buckley, C.M. (contributor), Coyne, James. (photographer)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., Cushing, Richard, 1895-1970., Catholic Church--Bishops., Graham, Billy, 1918-2018., Catholic Church--Relations--Protestant churches.
Topics:
Evangelists--Massachusetts--Boston., Bishops--Massachusetts--Boston., Ecumenical movement--Massachusetts--Boston., Press conferences--Massachusetts--Boston., Protestant churches--Relations--Catholic Church.
Geographic subjects:
Boston (Mass.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:356666
Title:
President attends inaugural service.
Description:
Text transcribed from caption: PC-32073 PRESIDENT ATTENDS INAUGURAL SERVICE WASHINGTON, D.C. -- President and Mrs. Johnson leave National City Christian church, accompanied by its pastor, Dr. George R. Davis, after an interreligious Inauguration Day service. Behind them are Lynda B. and Luci B., the President’s daughters; Evangelist Billy Graham, who preached the sermon; and Vice President and Mrs. Humphrey. The service in the Disciples of Christ national church, which the President attends, was led by Dr. Davis. Prayers also were offered by Episcopal, Catholic and Jewish clergy. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (W-1C-65-NAB)
Creator:
Wide World Photos, Inc. (publisher)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., Johnson, Lyndon B. (Lyndon Baines), 1908-1973., Johnson, Lady Bird, 1912-2007., Nugent, Luci Baines Johnson., Robb, Lynda Bird, 1944-, Humphrey, Hubert H. (Hubert Horatio), 1911-1978., Brown, Muriel Buck Humphrey., Graham, Billy, 1918-2018., Davis, George R. (George Richard), 1908 or 1909-, National City Christian Church (Washington, D.C.), Christian Churches (Disciples of Christ)--Clergy.
Topics:
Clergy--Washington (D.C.), Presidents--United States., Vice presidents--United States., Presidents--Inauguration--United States., Presidents' spouses--United States., Children of presidents--United States., Evangelists--Washington (D.C.), Inauguration Day.
Geographic subjects:
Washington (D.C.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:355933
Title:
Billy Graham honored at Hawaiian 'luau.'
Creator:
Chun, Ella. (photographer)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., Graham, Billy, 1918-2018., Liu, Daniel S.C.
Topics:
Evangelists--Hawaii--Kaneohe., Police chiefs--Hawaii--Honolulu., Chinese Americans--Hawaii--Kaneohe., Luaus--Hawaii--Kaneohe.
Geographic subjects:
Kaneohe (Hawaii)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:355910
Title:
Billy Graham honored at Hawaiian 'luau.'
Description:
Text transcribed from caption: P-32158 BILLY GRAHAM HONORED AT HAWAIIAN ‘LUAU’ HONOLULU -- Billy Graham, in Honolulu for a week-long crusade, is guest of honor at a traditional island “luau” (native feast). His host is Honolulu’s Chief of Police Daniel Liu, who served as crusade chairman for the American evangelist. On the table before them is a typical Hawaiian pineapple center piece. After the Honolulu meetings, Mr. Graham was to visit some of the chain of islands in the 50th state for local rallies. While in Hawaii, he also worked on two books he is writing, “World Aflame” and “High Adventure.” Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (EC-HON-2C-65-NAB)
Creator:
Chun, Ella. (photographer)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., Graham, Billy, 1918-2018., Liu, Daniel S.C.
Topics:
Evangelists--Hawaii--Kaneohe., Police chiefs--Hawaii--Honolulu., Chinese Americans--Hawaii--Kaneohe., Luaus--Hawaii--Kaneohe.
Geographic subjects:
Kaneohe (Hawaii)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:355909
Title:
Billy Graham in Hawaii.
Description:
Text transcribed from caption: P-32119 BILLY GRAHAM IN HAWAII HONOLULU -- Evangelist Billy Graham receives the traditional Hawaiian welcome on arriving in Honolulu for a series of rallies on the chain of islands which make up the 50th state. Greeting him is Honolulu’s Police Chief Dan Liu, a leader of the city’s Baptist church. After a week-long crusade at the Honolulu International Center, Mr. Graham was to hold single meetings at Kahului, Maui; Hilo, Hawaii Island; and Lihue, Kauai. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (EC-HON-2A-65-NAB)
Creator:
United Air Lines, Inc. (publisher)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., Graham, Billy, 1918-2018., Liu, Daniel S.C.
Topics:
Evangelists--Hawaii--Honolulu., Police chiefs--Hawaii--Honolulu., Chinese Americans--Hawaii--Honolulu., Leis--Hawaii--Honolulu.
Geographic subjects:
Honolulu (Hawaii)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:355907
Title:
Billy Graham keeps fit.
Description:
Text transcribed from caption: P-31991 BILLY GRAHAM KEEPS FIT CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- Evangelist Billy Graham, 45, won a rating of “perfect health” after undergoing five hours of rigorous testing of his physical condition at the University of Illinois campus. For two months, the Southern Baptist clergyman participated in physical fitness exercises under the direction of T.K. Cureton, head of the university’s physical fitness laboratory (right). Looking on is Bradley Rothermel, member of the university’s physical education staff. Mr. Graham addressed some 13,500 students and adults at a public service highlighting the Seventh Inter-Varsity Missionary Convention on the university campus. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (W-1A-65-NAB)
Creator:
Wide World Photos, Inc. (publisher)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., Graham, Billy, 1918-2018., Inter-Varsity Christian Fellowship--Congresses., University of Illinois (Urbana-Champaign campus), Cureton, Thomas Kirk, 1901-1992., Rothermel, Bradley., Southern Baptist Convention--Clergy.
Topics:
Evangelists--Illinois--Champaign., Congresses and conventions--Illinois--Champaign., Exercise--Illinois--Champaign., Colleges and universities--Illinois--Champaign.
Geographic subjects:
Champaign (Ill.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:355893
Title:
Evangelist makes Christmas visit to Pentagon.
Description:
Text transcribed from caption: P-31966 EVANGELIST MAKES CHRISTMAS VISIT TO PENTAGON WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Evangelist Billy Graham declared during his annual Christmas visit to the Pentagon in Washington, D.C., that mankind will find its “great society” only when all men accept Christ and pattern their lives after Him. He visits here with Maj. Gen. Charles H. Brown, Jr., Chief of Chaplains (left), and Col. Stuart G. McLennan, who was the lone survivor of a plane crash. In his sermon, Mr. Graham cited Col. McLennan’s heroism. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (SM-DC-12D-64-NBM)
Creator:
Muse, Seth H., 1912-1976. (photographer)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., Graham, Billy, 1918-2018., Pentagon (Va.), United States. Army--Chaplains., Brown, Charles Edwin, 1911-1996., McLennan, Stuart G.
Topics:
Evangelists--Virginia--Arlington., Military chaplains--Virginia--Arlington., Christmas service--Protestant churches., Christmas sermons--Virginia--Arlington., Aircraft accidents.
Geographic subjects:
Arlington (Va.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:355889
Title:
Relaxing at Hawaiian luau.
Creator:
Chun, Ella. (author)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., Graham, Billy, 1918-2018., Liu, Daniel S.C.
Topics:
Evangelists--Hawaii--Kaneohe., Police chiefs--Hawaii--Honolulu., Chinese Americans--Hawaii--Kaneohe., Luaus--Hawaii--Kaneohe.
Geographic subjects:
Kaneohe (Hawaii)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:355750
Title:
Evangelist in Hawaii.
Creator:
Chun, Ella. (author)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., Graham, Billy, 1918-2018., Liu, Daniel S.C.
Topics:
Evangelists--Hawaii--Honolulu., Police chiefs--Hawaii--Honolulu., Chinese Americans--Hawaii--Honolulu., Leis--Hawaii--Honolulu.
Geographic subjects:
Honolulu (Hawaii)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:355743
Title:
Dr. Graham to preach at Pentagon.
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., Graham, Billy, 1918-2018., Pentagon (Va.)
Topics:
Evangelists--Virginia--Arlington., Christmas service--Protestant churches.
Geographic subjects:
Arlington (Va.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:355709
Title:
Evangelist Billy Graham - Pentagon.
Creator:
Muse, Seth H., 1912-1976. (author)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., Graham, Billy, 1918-2018., Pentagon (Va.), United States. Army--Chaplains., Brown, Charles Edwin, 1911-1996., McLennan, Stuart G.
Topics:
Evangelists--Virginia--Arlington., Military chaplains--Virginia--Arlington., Christmas service--Protestant churches., Christmas sermons--Virginia--Arlington., Aircraft accidents.
Geographic subjects:
Arlington (Va.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:355668
Title:
Billy Graham keeping fit.
Creator:
Wide World Photos, Inc. (author)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., Graham, Billy, 1918-2018., Inter-Varsity Christian Fellowship--Congresses., University of Illinois (Urbana-Champaign campus), Cureton, Thomas Kirk, 1901-1992., Rothermel, Bradley., Southern Baptist Convention--Clergy.
Topics:
Evangelists--Illinois--Champaign., Congresses and conventions--Illinois--Champaign., Exercise--Illinois--Champaign., Colleges and universities--Illinois--Champaign.
Geographic subjects:
Champaign (Ill.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:355612
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:
National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. (publisher)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., Harvard University--Students., Graham, Billy, 1918-2018.
Topics:
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:
Cambridge (Mass.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:353813
Title:
President, evangelist at prayer breakfast.
Description:
Text transcribed from caption: P-30571 PRESIDENT, EVANGELIST AT PRAYER BREAKFAST WASHINGTON, D.C. -- President Johnson and evangelist Billy Graham bow their heads at Washington's 12th annual Presidential prayer breakfast sponsored by the International Christian Leadership. Addressing the breakfast, the President called for establishment of a "living memorial" in Washington "to the God Who made us all." He said the memorial, built by voluntary contributions, would serve as a "center of prayer for all men of all faiths at all times." The President suggested that the ICL take the lead in securing support for the project. Attending the breakfast were nearly 1,000 government leaders, including Congressmen, state governors, and Cabinet members. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (U-2A-64-NAB)
Creator:
Dilling, W. Ralph. (author)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., Johnson, Lyndon B. (Lyndon Baines), 1908-1973., Graham, Billy, 1918-2018., International Council for Christian Leadership.
Topics:
Prayer breakfasts--Washington (D.C.), Leadership--Religious aspects--Christianity., Evangelists--United States., Interdenominational cooperation.
Geographic subjects:
Washington (D.C.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:353802

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