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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End of Devil's Island his mission.
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Text transcribed from caption: END OF DEVIL’S ISLAND HIS MISSION #s-3279 NEW YORK -- Major Charles A. Pean (above) of the Salvation Army in France has arrived here enroute to French Guiana where he will aid in the liquidation of the century-old penal settlement more popularly known as Devil’s Island. Major Pean, who for 18 years has worked for the abolition of the colony, will organize and supervise the repatriation of some 5,100 prisoners and ‘liberes.’ Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (BH-NY-MES-4C-6-W-D)
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https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:359157
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Rabbinical council decides marital status.
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Text transcribed from caption: RABBINICAL COUNCIL DECIDES MARITAL STATUS #j-3006 BUDAPEST -- The persecution and death of millions of Jews in Europe during the Nazi regime has resulted in the breakup of their families and subsequent bewilderment on the part of many as to their exact marital status. This has been further complicated by the lack of evidence of death, necessitating relaxation of the usual laws. To cope with the problem, the Rabbinical Council of the Central Bureau of Hungarian Orthodox Jewry has set up a special court to rule on cases of remarriage for all Eastern Europe. Here the court is considering the cases of two women (left) whose husbands have disappeared. Seated at the table are (left to right): Rabbi Paneth, secretary of the court; Rabbi Jacob Lebovitsch; Rabbi M. Cohn; Rabbi Welz, and Rabbi Usher Babad. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (EZ-BUDA-MES-3C-6-J)
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https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:359153
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Catholic layman honored for social work.
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Text transcribed from caption: CATHOLIC LAYMAN HONORED FOR SOCIAL WORK #c-3071 CHICAGO -- Auxiliary Bishop Bernard J. Sheil (right), founder and national director of the CYO, presents the third annual Pope Leo XIII medal to G. Howland Shaw, former assistant Secretary of State, for his work in the social field. Shaw is a member of the board of visitors of the parole committee for the National Training School for Boys, Washington, D.C., and vice-president of the National Conference of Juvenile Agencies. Last year he was awarded the 63rd Laetare Medal by the University of Notre Dame. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (AN-CHI-MES-3D-6-C)
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https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:359152
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Hungarian bishop behind bars.
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Text transcribed from caption: HUNGARIAN BISHOP BEHIND BARS #c-2076 BUDAPEST -- Imprisoned here as a “war criminal” Bishop Stefan Uzdoczy-Zadravetz (shown behind prison bars) has long been noted for his strong anti-Communistic attitude. He was “Army Bishop” of Admiral Nicholas Horthy’s forces after the last war. Although the bishop has been in retirement since 1928, most of the material for the accusations against him was gathered from his speeches and activities during World War I and in the “counter-revolutionary” period following it when Horthy’s regime superceded [sic] that of the Bolshevik Bela Kun. The 62-year-old prelate lives in a room with 30 other prisoners. Three times weekly he celebrates Mass in the prison chapel. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (EZ-BUDA-MES-3C-6-C)
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https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:359151
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Cross of lilies.
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https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:359150
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Leaving service.
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https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:359149
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Palm Sunday.
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https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:359148
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India's war effort.
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Text transcribed from caption: INDIA’S WAR EFFORT R-3251 [sic] Scene in a big tinplate mills somewhere-in-India where machines now roar night and day to turn out the sinews of war; for India is nearing the grim spotlight of the war. While statesmen haggle over the status of India, the Japs draw nearer and soon the frontiers of India will be threatened. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO
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https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:359147
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Family singing gathered at piano.
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Text transcribed from caption: #S-5314 [sic] FAMILY HYMN SINGING National family week will be observed from May 4 to May 11 this year. Theme of the observance is “Religious Living Begins at Home.” One way to practice “religious living” is to gather the family around the piano and have everyone-young and old-join in the singing of hymns. (one of a series) Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE (B.H.-N.Y.-4A-7-JOG-R)
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https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:359146
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Four generations reading a Bible.
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Text transcribed from caption: Senigo Caption 3216 Generation Unto Generation PORT JERVIS, N.Y. --
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https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:359145
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Jewish boy with prayer shawl.
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https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:359143
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Riverside Church.
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https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:359142
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United Church Service.
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https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:359137
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Rev. O.L. Haavik.
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https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:359136
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Unique Orthodox church.
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3011 Text transcribed from caption: UNIQUE ORTHODOX CHURCH #1965 UNGVAR, Russia -- This Greek Orthodox Church in the Carpatho-Ukraine, shows the typical Eastern influence. The distinctive dome is made of copper. Inside, its walls are covered with ikons, the gifts of the peasants who travel many miles over barren country to worship here. Note the picture of Christ over the entrance and the roofed stairway leading to the upper part of the edifice. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (S-NY-MES-3A-6-A-E)
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https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:359133
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Hagar and Ishmael.
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https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:359132
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Statue of Liberty.
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https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:359131
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Congress in session.
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https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:359130
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Protestant groups unite to serve community.
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Text transcribed from caption: PROTESTANT GROUPS UNITE TO SERVE COMMUNITY #2069 BROOKLYN, N.Y. -- Since February, 1944, a group of Protestant denominations have banded together here to work with the New York Mission Society in the administration and financing of a united, interracial religious and social service effort in the Navy Yard-Fort Greene area. Cooperating bodies have been the Brooklyn Council for Social Planning, the Brooklyn Church and Mission Federation, the New York City Mission Society, and Protestant Episcopal, Congregational, Presbyterian, Baptist and Methodist groups. Focal point of the work is the City Park Chapel. Seven regular denominations are represented in its congregation. Photo shows the staff of the chapel with the Rev. Everitt Sheldon, pastor of the chapel (seated, center). To Mr. Sheldon’s left is Mrs. Warren Blodgett, director of Religious Education. Other staff members are (left to right): Marie Hamel, Elizabeth Hill, Edith I. Gibbs, John Underwood, Dorothy Groody, Dorothy Skaar, Lulu McAllister and John Weiler. (One of a Series) Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (BY-NY-MES-3C-6-O-I)
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https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:359129
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Family grace.
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Text transcribed from caption: #S-1998 FAMILY GRACE National Family Week will be observed from May 4 to May 11 this year. Theme of the observance is “Religious Living Begins at Home.” The family above, about to enjoy a bounteous meal, takes time out to thank God for His blessings. Saying grace before and after meals is another way to practice “religious living.” Family faith and family devotions add strength and joy to life. (one of a series) Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (B.H.-N.Y.-4A-7-JOG-R)
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https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:359128

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