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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Unique clergy group.
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Text transcribed from caption: UNIQUE CLERGY GROUP #S-2024 FREEPORT, Long Island, N.Y. -- One of the most unique clergy groups in the country is the Freeport Inter-Faith Clergy Council, embracing Roman Catholic and Jewish clergymen as well as ministers of all Protestant White and Negro churches in the community. The Council has many achievements to its credit in promoting the common welfare of Freeport’s 23,000 population. Latest program is aimed at rallying all-faith support behind slum clearance plans. Shown at a meeting of the Council (clockwise from left): Rev. Hale B. Thompson, Bethel A.M.E. Church; Rev. J. S. Shaw, Church of the Nazarene; Father John J. Madden, Holy Redeemer R.C. Church; Rev. David G. Jaxheimer, Christ Lutheran Church; Rev. Gordon MacRury, Presbyterian Church; Rev. Romes G. Harris, Second Baptist Church; (shown addressing meeting) Capt. Fred Crossley, Salvation Army; and the Rev. Wesley Northridge Haines, First Baptist Church. Four other members of the Council - one Jewish, one Catholic and two Protestant - were not present at this meeting. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (BH-NY-TFD-3-B-6-W)
Creator:
Haller, Ben (photographer)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., Freeport Inter-faith Clergy Council (Freeport, N.Y.)
Topics:
Clergy--New York (State)--Freeport., Interdenominational cooperation--New York (State)--Freeport., Ecumenical movement--New York (State)--Freeport., African American clergy--New York (State)--Freeport.
Geographic subjects:
Freeport (N.Y.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:358735
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Catholic Medical Missions.
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Text transcribed from caption: CATHOLIC MEDICAL MISSIONS #c-2022 NEW YORK -- Never before have mission demands been greater than today, both in the religious and in the medical field. At the headquarters here of the Catholic Medical Mission Board, medical supplies and equipment by the ton are sent out yearly to distant mission stations all over the world. Here two sisters of the Daughters of Mary, Health of the Sick, are carefully checking a consignment ready for shipment to Africa. These cases are packed by a special method devised by the Daughters of Mary. Then they are shipped by boat and rail, later to be carried to their final destination on the heads of porters far into the jungles or over almost pathless mountains. (One of a series) Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (BH-NY-MES-3B-6-C)
Creator:
Haller, Ben (photographer)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., Catholic Medical Mission Board., Catholic Church--Missions., Marianist Sisters.
Topics:
Nuns--New York (State)--New York., Missions, Medical--Africa., Missions, Medical--Equipment and supplies.
Geographic subjects:
New York (N.Y.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:358721
Title:
Catholic Medical Missions.
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Text transcribed from caption: CATHOLIC MEDICAL MISSIONS #C-2021 NEW YORK -- Never before have mission demands been greater than today, both in the religious and in the medical field. At the headquarters here of the Catholic Medical Mission Board, medical supplies and equipment by the ton are sent out yearly to distant mission stations all over the world. This necessitates a great deal of correspondence, which is done with the help of sisters of the Daughters of Mary, Health of the Sick, and lay secretaries. Here the Rev. Edward F. Garesche, S.J., president and director of the Mission Board, discusses with a nun the disposition of some of the voluminous correspondence. (one of a series) Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (BH-NY-MES-3B-6-C)
Creator:
Haller, Ben (photographer)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., Catholic Medical Mission Board., Catholic Church--Missions., Marianist Sisters., Catholic Church--Clergy., Garesché, Edward F. (Edward Francis), 1876-1960., Catholic Medical Mission Board--Records and correspondence.
Topics:
Nuns--New York (State)--New York., Missions, Medical., Clergy--New York (State)--New York.
Geographic subjects:
New York (N.Y.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:358720
Title:
Catholic Medical Missions.
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Text transcribed from caption: CATHOLIC MEDICAL MISSIONS #c-2020 NEW YORK -- Never before have mission demands been greater than today, both in the religious and in the medical field. At the headquarters here of the Catholic Medical Mission Board, medical supplies and equipment by the ton are sent out yearly to distant mission stations all over the world. More than 1,000 places are on the lists of those aided by the board. Here two sisters of the Daughters of Mary, Health of the Sick, are inspecting some of the surgical kits supplied by the board. (One of a series) Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (BH-NY-MES-3B-6-C)
Creator:
Haller, Ben (photographer)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., Catholic Medical Mission Board., Catholic Church--Missions., Marianist Sisters.
Topics:
Nuns--New York (State)--New York., Missions, Medical., Missions, Medical--Equipment and supplies., Medical supplies--New York (State)--New York., Surgical instruments and apparatus--New York (State)--New York.
Geographic subjects:
New York (N.Y.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:358719
Title:
Catholic Medical Missions.
Description:
Text transcribed from caption: CATHOLIC MEDICAL MISSIONS #c-2019 NEW YORK -- Never before have mission demands been greater than today, both in the religious and in the medical field. At the headquarters here of the Catholic Medical Mission Board, medical supplies and equipment by the ton are sent out yearly to distant mission stations all over the world. But as this photo shows, the board also aids spiritually. Here the Rev. Edward F. Garesche, S.J., president and director of the board, with nuns of the Daughters of Mary, Health of the Sick, prays in the headquarters chapel for the friends of the work. The statue to the left is that of Our Lady, Health of the Sick. Under the altar are the names of thousands of friends of the medical missions. (One of a series) Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (BH-NY-MES-3B-6-C)
Creator:
Haller, Ben (photographer)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., Catholic Medical Mission Board., Catholic Church--Missions., Marianist Sisters., Catholic Church--Clergy., Garesché, Edward F. (Edward Francis), 1876-1960.
Topics:
Nuns--New York (State)--New York., Missions, Medical., Clergy--New York (State)--New York., Prayer--New York (State)--New York.
Geographic subjects:
New York (N.Y.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:358718
Title:
Catholic Medical Missions.
Description:
Text transcribed from caption: CATHOLIC MEDICAL MISSIONS #c-2018 NEW YORK -- Never before have mission demands been greater than today, both in the religious and in the medical field. At the headquarters here of the Catholic Medical Mission Board, medical supplies and equipment by the ton are sent out yearly to distant mission stations all over the world. Here two nuns of the Daughters of Mary, Health of the Sick, and the Rev. Edward F. Garesche, S.J., president and director of the board, inspect some of the remedies supplies to the missions. Not only standard medicines, but also the latest discoveries of medical science, such as penicillin, are sent to hospitals and dispensaries. (One of a series) Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (BH-NY-MES-3B-6-C)
Creator:
Haller, Ben (photographer)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., Catholic Medical Mission Board., Catholic Church--Missions., Marianist Sisters., Catholic Church--Clergy., Garesché, Edward F. (Edward Francis), 1876-1960.
Topics:
Nuns--New York (State)--New York., Missions, Medical., Missions, Medical--Equipment and supplies., Medical supplies--New York (State)--New York., Clergy--New York (State)--New York.
Geographic subjects:
New York (N.Y.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:358717
Title:
Catholic Medical Missions.
Description:
Text transcribed from caption: CATHOLIC MEDICAL MISSIONS #c-2017 NEW YORK -- Never before have mission demands been greater than today, both in the religious and in the medical field. At the headquarters here of the Catholic Medical Mission Board, medical supplies and equipment by the ton are sent out yearly to distant mission stations all over the world. Here one of the Daughters of Mary, Healthy of the Sick, explores the worlds of microscopic wonders. These nuns are preparing to establish schools abroad where native women will be trained as nurses, and will in turn instruct others. (One of a series) Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (BH-NY-MES-3B-6-C)
Creator:
Haller, Ben (photographer)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., Catholic Medical Mission Board., Catholic Church--Missions., Marianist Sisters.
Topics:
Nuns--New York (State)--New York., Missions, Medical., Microscopes., Microscopy.
Geographic subjects:
New York (N.Y.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:358716
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Rev. Emory McKee.
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Text transcribed from notation on envelope: 2008 Rev. Emory McKee St. George’s Episcopal Church
Creator:
Haller, Ben (photographer)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., Episcopal Church--Clergy., McKee, Elmore McNeill, 1896-
Topics:
Clergy--New York (State)--New York.
Geographic subjects:
Manhattan (New York, N.Y.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:358699
Title:
Torah layout.
Creator:
Haller, Ben (photographer)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives.
Topics:
Torah scrolls--New York (State)--New York., Torah ornaments--New York (State)--New York., Torah mantles--New York (State)--New York., Tallitot (Jewish liturgical objects)--New York (State)--New York., Judaism--Liturgical objects--New York (State)--New York.
Geographic subjects:
New York (N.Y.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:358698
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Cardinal Spellman.
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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
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Dr. Seligson & Dr. Sizoo.
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Text transcribed from notations on envelope: 1854 L to R. Dr. David J. Seligson, Central Synagogue Rev. Dr. Joseph Richard Sizoo, St. Nicholas. At luncheon to further national unity among Protestants, Catholics & Jews in America, sponsored by N.C.C.J.
Creator:
Haller, Ben (photographer)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., Seligson, David Julius, 1907-1999., Sizoo, Joseph Richard, 188-1966., Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A.--Clergy., National Conference of Christians and Jews.
Topics:
Rabbis--New York (State)--New York., Clergy--New York (State)--New York., Ecumenical movement--New York (State)--New York.
Geographic subjects:
New York (N.Y.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:358663
Title:
Brotherhood.
Creator:
Haller, Ben (photographer)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., Seligson, David Julius, 1907-1999., Clinchy, Everett R. (Everett Ross), 1896-1986., Sizoo, Joseph Richard, 188-1966., Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A.--Clergy., National Conference of Christians and Jews.
Topics:
Rabbis--New York (State)--New York., Clergy--New York (State)--New York., Ecumenical movement--New York (State)--New York.
Geographic subjects:
New York (N.Y.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:358662
Title:
A day in the life of a rabbi.
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Text transcribed from caption: A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A RABBI #1825 Rabbi David de Sola Pool of Shearith Israel Congregation in New York, talks over community problems with members of his synagogue. In most Jewish centers, it is customary for the rabbi to meet regularly with representatives of his congregation. The rabbi also attends other types of gatherings in which community leaders and others meet for informal exchanges of views on matters of especial interest to the Jewish community. Women often make up a majority of the attendance at these meetings. (No. 8 of a series) Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (BH-NY-TFD-3-B-6-R-J)
Creator:
Haller, Ben (photographer)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., Congregation Shearith Israel (New York, N.Y.), Pool, David de Sola, 1885-1970.
Topics:
Rabbis--New York (State)--New York., Rabbis--Office., Orthodox Judaism--New York (State)--New York., Women in Judaism--New York (State)--New York.
Geographic subjects:
Manhattan (New York, N.Y.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:358648
Title:
A day in the life of a rabbi.
Description:
Text transcribed from caption: A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A RABBI #1824 Among the post-war responsibilities of the synagogue is the reception - and care, if necessary - of discharged Jewish veterans. Rabbi David de Sola Pool of Shearith Israel Congregation in New York is shown greeting a soldier newly back from service in the China-Burma-India theater. Some Jewish servicemen have shown a desire to study for the rabbinate, and others have displayed greater interest in religion, as a result of their experiences overseas. Shearith Israel gave 163 young men to the army, navy and other services, as indicated by its service flag. Three were killed in active service. (No. 7 of a series) Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (BH-NY-TFD-3-B-6-R-J)
Creator:
Haller, Ben (photographer)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., Congregation Shearith Israel (New York, N.Y.), Pool, David de Sola, 1885-1970.
Topics:
Rabbis--New York (State)--New York., Rabbis--Office., Orthodox Judaism--New York (State)--New York., World War, 1939-1945--Veterans--New York (State)--New York., Jewish veterans--New York (State)--New York., Veterans--New York (State)--New York., World War, 1939-1945--Participation, Jewish.
Geographic subjects:
Manhattan (New York, N.Y.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:358647
Title:
A day in the life of a rabbi.
Description:
Text transcribed from caption: A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A RABBI #1823 Teaching Jewish ceremonies and customs is part of the regular curriculum of religious schools conducted by rabbis. Training of youth in moral principles is one of the most important duties of the rabbi. Rabbi David de Sola Pool, of Shearith Israel Congregation, New York, is shown facing a responsive audience as he expounds on teachings of the sacred Torah. The Hebrew inscription on the blackboard reads; “Say Little and Do Much” - a Talmudic injunction. Religious schools are held four times a week and on Sundays, and pupils range in age from 6 to 16. On his 13th birthday, a Jewish boy becomes a “Bar Mitzvah” (a son of the commandment), which binds him to perform the precepts of his religion. (No. 5 of a series) Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (BH-NY-TFD-3-B-6-R-J)
Creator:
Haller, Ben (photographer)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., Congregation Shearith Israel (New York, N.Y.), Pool, David de Sola, 1885-1970.
Topics:
Rabbis--New York (State)--New York., Rabbis--Office., Orthodox Judaism--New York (State)--New York., Religious education--New York (State)--New York., Jewish religious education--New York (State)--New York., Jewish religious schools--New York (State)--New York., Talmud Torah (Judaism), Religious education of children--New York (State)--New York.
Geographic subjects:
Manhattan (New York, N.Y.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:358646
Title:
A day in the life of a rabbi.
Description:
Text transcribed from caption: A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A RABBI #1803 Answering correspondence, arranging schedules, receiving callers take up much of the rabbi’s morning hours. In this photo, Dr. David de Sola Pool, of Shearith Israel Synagogue, New York, is shown using an ediphone as he catches up with his mail, which ranges from 30 to 60 letters a day. In addition to his regular duties in the synagogue, the rabbi is often invited to serve on community committees and to lend his active support to educational and philanthropic enterprises. (No. 4 of a series) Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (BH-NY-TFD-3-B-6-R-J)
Creator:
Haller, Ben (photographer)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., Congregation Shearith Israel (New York, N.Y.), Pool, David de Sola, 1885-1970.
Topics:
Rabbis--New York (State)--New York., Rabbis--Office., Orthodox Judaism--New York (State)--New York., Dictating machines--New York (State)--New York., Dictation (Office practice)
Geographic subjects:
Manhattan (New York, N.Y.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:358640
Title:
A day in the life of a rabbi.
Description:
Text transcribed from caption: A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A RABBI #1802 A break in the day’s round of duties. Here Dr. David de Sola Pool, Rabbi of Shearith Israel, New York’s oldest Jewish congregation, relaxes over a cup of tea with Mrs. Pool after a busy morning. In addition to holding three synagogue services daily, visiting sick members of his community, teaching in the religious school, preparing sermons and handling correspondence, the rabbi must also find time for community activities of varied kinds. Often working seven days a week, from early morning until late at night, he welcomes the odd moments when he can recuperate his energy and strength. (No. 9 and last of series) Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (BH-NY-TFD-3-B-6-R-J)
Creator:
Haller, Ben (photographer)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., Congregation Shearith Israel (New York, N.Y.), Pool, David de Sola, 1885-1970., Pool, Tamar de Sola, 1893-1981.
Topics:
Rabbis--New York (State)--New York., Rabbis--Office., Orthodox Judaism--New York (State)--New York., Rabbis' spouses--New York (State)--New York.
Geographic subjects:
Manhattan (New York, N.Y.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:358639
Title:
A day in the life of a rabbi.
Description:
Text transcribed from caption: A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A RABBI #1801 In some 4,000 synagogues and meeting places American Jews maintain the traditions and practices of their ancient faith. Shown here is Dr. David de Sola Pool, rabbi of Congregation Shearith Israel in New York, as he preaches at Sabbath services. Overhead hangs the Perpetual Lamp found in all synagogues, while behind the pulpit (“bema”) stand the carved doors of the Ark where the sacred scrolls of the Law - most precious possession of every Jewish temple - are preserved. The scrolls are taken out at intervals to be read aloud. (No. 2 of a series) Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (BH-NY-TFD-3-B-6-R-J)
Creator:
Haller, Ben (photographer)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., Congregation Shearith Israel (New York, N.Y.), Pool, David de Sola, 1885-1970.
Topics:
Rabbis--New York (State)--New York., Synagogues--New York (State)--New York., Synagogue architecture--New York (State)--New York., Bemas (Architecture)--New York (State)--New York., Orthodox Judaism--New York (State)--New York., Rabbis--Office.
Geographic subjects:
Manhattan (New York, N.Y.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:358638
Title:
A day in the life of a rabbi.
Description:
Text transcribed from caption: A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A RABBI #1800 Seated in his study, Dr. David de Sola Pool, rabbi of Congregation Shearith Israel in New York City, devotes part of his day to reading the ancient Hebrew Talmud, which Jews rank next to the Bible in importance. Study of the Talmud, compendium of Jewish law and teaching, is considered by Orthodox to be the most important duty in Judaism, because it leads to proper living and action. The rabbi is primarily a scholar and teacher rather than a minister and his main duty is to guide and instruct. Dr. Pool wears a ring which bears the crest of the Sola family of Portugal, which dates back to the ninth century, and of which he is a descendant. (No. 3 of a series) Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (BH-NY-TFD-3-B-6-R-J)
Creator:
Haller, Ben (photographer)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., Congregation Shearith Israel (New York, N.Y.), Pool, David de Sola, 1885-1970.
Topics:
Rabbis--New York (State)--New York., Talmud torah (Judaism), Jewish learning and scholarship--New York (State)--New York., Rabbis--Office., Orthodox Judaism--New York (State)--New York.
Geographic subjects:
Manhattan (New York, N.Y.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:358637
Title:
A day in the life of a rabbi.
Description:
Text transcribed from caption: A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A RABBI #1799 Once occupying a rented building on what is now South William Street, New York, the Shearith Israel (Remnant of Israel) Synagogue is an imposing structure of mixed classical architecture located on Central Park West. Dr. David de Sola Pool conducts services every morning and evening, and on the Sabbath he holds three services. Shearith Israel is an Orthodox synagogue, representing the most numerous branch of Jewry. Other Jewish groups are the conservative and reform, which differ in certain beliefs and practices, but preserve the essential features of Judaism. Congregation Shearith Israel, frequently referred to as the Spanish and Portuguese Synagogue, dates back to 1655 and is the oldest Jewish congregation in North America. (No.1 of a series Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (BH-NY-TFD-3-B-6-R-J)
Creator:
Haller, Ben (photographer)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., Congregation Shearith Israel (New York, N.Y.), Congregation Shearith Israel (New York, N.Y.)--Buildings.
Topics:
Synagogues--New York (State)--New York., Synagogue architecture--New York (State)--New York., Orthodox Judaism--New York (State)--New York.
Geographic subjects:
Manhattan (New York, N.Y.), Manhattan (New York, N.Y.)--Buildings, structures, etc.
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:358636

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