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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President Truman at Federal Council meeting.
Description:
Text transcribed from caption: PRESIDENT TRUMAN AT FEDERAL COUNCIL MEETING #S-1996 COLUMBUS, Ohio -- President Harry S. Truman (fourth from left) is shown with government officials and religious leaders after his speech at the special meeting here of the Federal Council of Churches. From left to right are: the Rev. A. Wayman Ward, Chicago; unidentified person; Gov. Frank J. Lausche of Ohio; President Truman; Bishop G. Bromley Oxnam, president of the Federal Council; David Sarnoff, president of the Radio Corporation of America; Mayor James Rhodes of Columbus; Senator James W. Huffman of Ohio, and an unidentified person. Behind Truman is his military aide, Brig. Gen. Harry H. Vaughan, while behind Bishop Oxnam is Admiral William D. Leahy, the president’s chief of staff. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (GS-COL-MES-3A-6-W-M)
Creator:
Sohl, G. (photographer)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., Federal Council of the Churches of Christ in America., Federal Council of the Churches of Christ in America--Congresses., Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972., Oxnam, G. Bromley (Garfield Bromley), 1891-1963., Ward, Alexander Wayman., Lausche, Frank John, 1895-1990., Sarnoff, David, 1891-1971., Radio Corporation of America--Presidents., Rhodes, James A. (James Allen), 1909-2001., Huffman, James W. (James Wylie), 1894-1980., Vaughn, Harry Hawkins., Leahy, William D.
Topics:
Congresses and conventions--Ohio--Columbus., Bishops--Ohio--Columbus., Presidents--United States., Christianity and politics--United States., Governors--Ohio., Mayors--Ohio--Columbus., Legislators--United States.
Geographic subjects:
Columbus (Ohio)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:358734
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Examine Old Testament manuscript.
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Text transcribed from caption: EXAMINE OLD TESTAMENT MANUSCRIPT #P-2018A NEW HAVEN, Conn. -- A 2,000-year-old scroll accidentally discovered in Palestine early last year is examined at American Schools of Oriental Research at Yale University. Scroll is one of several ancient Hebrew manuscripts to be found at same time. The Old Testaments manuscripts--whose discovery was hailed as one of the most significant of its kind in modern times--include the oldest known copy of the Book of Isaiah. Left to right: Prof. Millar Burrows, Winkley Professor of Biblical Theology at Yale, who will edit published translation of manuscripts; Metropolitan Athanasius Yeshue Samuel of the Syrian Orthodox Monastery of St. Mark in Jerusalem, who owns the scrolls; John C. Trever, director of the department of English Bible, International Council of Religious Education; and the Rev. E. Sugar of the Syrian Orthodox Church. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (YU-NH-8D-9-JOG-P)
Creator:
Yale University. (publisher)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., American Schools of Oriental Research., Yale University., Yale University--Faculty., Burrows, Millar, 1889-1980., Samuel, Athanasius Yeshue, 1909-1995., Syrian Orthodox Church--Bishops., Trever, John C., 1915-2006., Syrian Orthodox Church--Clergy., Sugar, Elias.
Topics:
Bishops--Connecticut--New Haven., Biblical scholars--Connecticut--New Haven., Manuscripts, Hebrew--Connecticut--New Haven.
Geographic subjects:
New Haven (Conn.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:358732
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Woman minister appointed.
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Text transcribed from caption: WOMAN MINISTER APPOINTED #P-2016 TORONTO -- The Rev. Miriam E. Collins of Toronto, minister of the Fairfield United church, Hamilton, has been appointed assistant minister of the Colborne Street United church, London, Ont., which has a large congregation. She is one of the few women ministers of the United Church of Canada to be named to town or city churches. She was ordained in 1941 and recently completed a course in Christian education at Union Theological Seminary, New York. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (GW-TOR-8D-9-JOG-P)
Creator:
Wiggins, G.C. (photographer)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., Collins, Miriam E., United Church of Canada--Clergy., Union Theological Seminary (New York, N.Y.)--Alumni and alumnae.
Topics:
Clergy--Ontario--London., Women clergy--Ontario--London.
Geographic subjects:
London (Ont.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:358731
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Youngsters view Bible film.
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Text transcribed from caption: YOUNGSTERS VIEW BIBLE FILM #P-2015 LOS ANGELES -- Youngsters from a Protestant mission church here view a movie which dramatizes a Bible story. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (DV-HOL-CAL-8D-9-JOG-P)
Creator:
Valentry, Duane. (photographer)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., Cathedral Films., St. Michael's and All Angels Episcopalian Mission Church (Los Angeles, Calif.)
Topics:
Religious education of children--California--Los Angeles., Religious education--California--Los Angeles., Bible films--California--Los Angeles.
Geographic subjects:
Los Angeles (Calif.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:358730
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Non-alcoholic cocktail.
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Text transcribed from caption: NON-ALCOHOLIC COCKTAIL #P-2010 PHILADELPHIA -- Mrs. Blanch Pennington of Huntingdon, Pa., who promotes and encourages the wider use of non-alcoholic fruit drinks for the National Women’s Christian Temperance Union, gets ready to serve a fruit drink made according to her own recipe. One such is “Old Reliable,” consisting of three parts of grape juice to one part of ginger-ale, plus ice. Mrs. Pennington is pictured at the WCTU convention here. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (GR-PHIL-8D-9-JOG-P)
Creator:
Riley, George. (photographer)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., Woman’s Christian Temperance Union., Woman’s Christian Temperance Union--Congresses., Pennington, Blanch.
Topics:
Temperance--Societies, etc., Temperance--Congresses., Non-alcoholic cocktails., Congresses and conventions--Pennsylvania--Philadelphia., Temperance--United States.
Geographic subjects:
Philadelphia (Pa.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:358729
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Kalamazoo likes its 'singspiration.'
Description:
Text transcribed from caption: KALAMAZOO LIKES ITS ‘SINGSPIRATION’ #P-2009 KALAMAZOO, Mich. -- Summertime in Kalamazoo is “Singspiration” time--when hundreds of persons of all faiths gather in a public park of a Sunday night to sing oldtime hymns. Non-denominational in character, the “Singspiration” first proved a success during the war when it was started as a means of providing wholesome entertainment for soldiers off duty. Its success is based on a simple formula--lots of oldtime music, a little simple devotion, and no collection. In the photo above, a young married couple and their two youngsters join the fun. (One of Three Photos) Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (RY-KAL-8D-9-JOG-P)
Creator:
The Kalamazoo Gazette (Kalamazoo, Mich.) (publisher), Sudnik, Don. (photographer)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., Singspiration, Inc., Olmstead, Richard.
Topics:
World War, 1939-1945--Michigan--Kalamazoo., Song festivals--Michigan--Kalamazoo., Hymn festivals--Michigan--Kalamazoo., Singing--Michigan--Kalamazoo.
Geographic subjects:
Kalamazoo (Mich.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:358728
Title:
Kalamazoo likes its 'singspiration.'
Description:
Text transcribed from caption: KALAMAZOO LIKES ITS ‘SINGSPIRATION’ #P-2008 KALAMAZOO, Mich. -- Summertime in Kalamazoo is “Singspiration” time--when hundreds of persons of all faiths gather in a public park of a Sunday night to sing oldtime hymns. Non-denominational in character, the “Singspiration” first proved a success during the war when it was started as a means of providing wholesome entertainment for soldiers off duty. Its success is based on a simple formula--lots of oldtime music, a little simple devotion, and no collection. In the photo above, part of the crowd gathers round the musicians (drawn up in circle) and sings out lustily. (One of Three Photos) Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (RY-KAL-8D-9-JOG-P)
Creator:
The Kalamazoo Gazette (Kalamazoo, Mich.) (publisher), Sudnik, Don. (photographer)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., Singspiration, Inc.
Topics:
World War, 1939-1945--Michigan--Kalamazoo., Song festivals--Michigan--Kalamazoo., Hymn festivals--Michigan--Kalamazoo., Singing--Michigan--Kalamazoo., Musicians--Michigan--Kalamazoo.
Geographic subjects:
Kalamazoo (Mich.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:358727
Title:
Kalamazoo likes its 'singspiration.'
Description:
Text transcribed from caption: KALAMAZOO LIKES ITS ‘SINGSPIRATION’ #P-2007 KALAMAZOO, Mich. -- Summertime in Kalamazoo is “Singspiration” time--when hundreds of persons of all faiths gather in a public park of a Sunday night to sing oldtime hymns. Non-denominational in character, the “Singspiration” first proved a success during the war when it was started as a means of providing wholesome entertainment for soldiers off duty. Its success is based on a simple formula--lots of oldtime music, a little simple devotion, and no collection. In the photo above, three gray-haired ladies lift their voices in song. Selections often include “Rock of Ages,” “The Old Rugged Cross,” and “In the Garden.” (One of Three Photos) Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (RY-KAL-8D-9-JOG-P)
Creator:
The Kalamazoo Gazette (Kalamazoo, Mich.) (publisher), Sudnik, Don. (photographer)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., Singspiration, Inc., Beach, Rena Viola Hollister., Furgason, Martha F., Van Sickler, Fannie.
Topics:
World War, 1939-1945--Michigan--Kalamazoo., Song festivals--Michigan--Kalamazoo., Hymn festivals--Michigan--Kalamazoo., Singing--Michigan--Kalamazoo.
Geographic subjects:
Kalamazoo (Mich.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:358726
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73 years in ministry.
Description:
Text transcribed from caption: 73 YEARS IN MINISTRY #P-2005 LONDON -- Dr. John Scott Lidgett, who has spent 73 of his 95 years in the Methodist ministry. He retires in September from the wardenship of Bermondsey Settlement (Methodist), which he helped to found 60 years ago. In the course of a long life spent in religious, social and educational work, Dr. Lidgett has been vice-chancellor of London University and a leader of the London County Council. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (LUCK-LON-8D-9-JOG-P)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., Lidgett, J. S. (John Scott), 1854-1953., Methodist Church (Great Britain)--Clergy.
Topics:
Clergy--England--London.
Geographic subjects:
London (England)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:358725
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Newport synagogue made national shrine.
Description:
Text transcribed from caption: NEWPORT SYNAGOGUE MADE NATIONAL SHRINE #J-2015 NEWPORT, R.I. -- Interior of the Touro Synagogue here, oldest existing synagogue building in the country, shows typical colonial influence. Recently declared a national historic site by the Department of the Interior, the building was dedicated Dec. 4, 1763. It was named after the Rev. Isaac Touro, leader of the congregation, whose son, Judah Touro, later became one of America’s earliest philanthropists. Founders of the Jewish community in Newport in 1658 came from the Barbados. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (JTS-RI-MES-3B-6-J)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., Touro Synagogue (Newport, R.I.)
Topics:
Historic sites--Rhode Island--Newport., Synagogues--Rhode Island--Newport., Historic buildings--Rhode Island--Newport., Synagogue seating--Rhode Island--Newport.
Geographic subjects:
Newport (R.I.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:358724
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Oldest existing synagogue a national shrine.
Description:
Text transcribed from caption: OLDEST EXISTING SYNAGOGUE A NATIONAL SHRINE #J-2011 NEWPORT, R.I. -- The oldest existing synagogue building in the country, the Touro Synagogue (above) has been declared a national historic site by the Department of the Interior. It was dedicated on Dec. 4, 1763, and named after the Rev. Isaac Touro, leader of the Jewish community here. Early members of the congregation included veterans of the American Revolution. In 1790 President George Washington delivered an address at the synagogue. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (JTH-RI-MES-3B-6-J)
Creator:
Hopf, John T. (photographer)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., Touro Synagogue (Newport, R.I.)
Topics:
Historic sites--Rhode Island--Newport., Synagogues--Rhode Island--Newport., Historic buildings--Rhode Island--Newport., Synagogue architecture--Rhode Island--Newport.
Geographic subjects:
Newport (R.I.), Newport (R.I.)--Buildings, structures, etc.
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:358723
Title:
Christ in concrete.
Description:
Text transcribed from caption: CHRIST IN CONCRETE #C-2043 RIO DE JANEIRO -- Towering 2,300 feet above sea-level atop Corcovado Mountain is the majestic statue of Christ the Redeemer, which forms a cross 130 feet high, including the 30-foot pedestal. M. Paul Landowski, the sculptor, a member of the French Institute, required five years to complete this likeness of Christ in reinforced concrete. Distance between outstretched fingertips of world-embracing arms is 92 feet. Each pierced hand measured over 10 feet in length and weighs ten tons. The serene, well-poised head alone is 13½ feet high and scales 30 tons. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (PA-NY-JOG-3C-6-C)
Creator:
Associated Press. (publisher), Landowski, Paul Maximilien, 1875-1961. (sculptor)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., Jesus Christ--Statues.
Topics:
Monumento ao Christo Redemptor (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil), Statues--Brazil--Rio de Janeiro.
Geographic subjects:
Rio de Janeiro (Brazil)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:358722
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Street preacher in Carolina.
Description:
Text transcribed from caption: STREET PREACHER IN CAROLINA #C-2004 BRYSON CITY, N.C. -- Father John A. O’Brien of the University of Notre Dame, well-known Catholic author, turns his talents to street-preaching. This is part of St. John’s Mission of Waynesville, N.C., which embraces eight counties where there are only 85 Catholics in the area the size of Ireland. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (AR-WAY-NC-8D-9-JOG-C)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., O'Brien, John A. (John Anthony), 1893-1980., Catholic Church--Clergy., Catholic Church--Missions--North Carolina., University of Notre Dame--Faculty.
Topics:
Clergy--North Carolina--Bryson City., Preaching--North Carolina--Bryson City., Home missions--North Carolina--Waynesville.
Geographic subjects:
Bryson City (N.C.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:358715
Title:
Fire-fighting nuns.
Description:
Text transcribed from caption: FIRE-FIGHTING NUNS #c-1994 FREIBURG, Switzerland -- Protected by fire helmets and goggles, these nuns of a nearby convent are participating in a hose fire drill as part of the training routine they go through in learning to combat fires. They also receive instruction in the basis principles of first aid. (One of a Series) Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (TL-NY-MES-3B-6-C)
Creator:
Three Lions Inc. (New York, N.Y.) (publisher)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives.
Topics:
Nuns--Switzerland--Fribourg., Fire fighters--Switzerland--Fribourg., Women fire fighters--Switzerland--Fribourg.
Geographic subjects:
Fribourg (Switzerland)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:358714
Title:
Ruins still stand at Monte Cassino.
Description:
Text transcribed from caption: RUINS STILL STAND AT MONTE CASSINO #C-1966 CASSINO, Italy -- Bombed to rubble by U.S. Army planes, the ruins of Monte Cassino Abbey stand as mute evidence of the destruction of war. Top photo shows the tomb of St. Benedict, founder of the Abbey, and of his twin sister, St. Scholastica, now housed in a temporary structure (center) surrounded by the piles of masonry. Except for a few cracks, the tomb is undamaged. In lower photo, Army trucks and civilian car roll down the steep hill leading from temporary quarters erected for the 80 Benedictine monks of the abbey. Bomb craters still dot the terrain. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (PA-NY-MES-3A-6-C)
Creator:
Associated Press. (publisher)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., Montecassino (Monastery), Benedict, Saint, Abbot of Monte Cassino--Tomb., Scholastica, Saint, active 6th century--Tomb.
Topics:
Cassino, Battle of, Cassino, Italy, 1944., World War, 1939-1945--Italy--Cassino., Buildings--War damage--Italy--Cassino., Monasteries--Italy--Cassino., Tombs--Italy--Cassino.
Geographic subjects:
Cassino (Italy), Cassino (Italy)--Buildings, structures, etc.
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:358713
Title:
Daniel.
Creator:
Doré, Gustave, 1832-1883. (artist)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., Daniel, (Biblical figure)--Art.
Topics:
Christian art and symbolism.
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:358712
Title:
"Thus came the lovely spring, with a rush of blossoms"
Description:
Text transcribed from caption: “THUS CAME THE LOVELY SPRING, WITH A RUSH OF BLOSSOMS” #2050 Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (VA-CC-MES-3D-6-O-C)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives.
Topics:
Spring., Apples., Flowering trees.
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:358711
Title:
House of Parliament.
Creator:
Associated Press. (publisher)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., Westminster Palace (London, England)
Topics:
Palaces--England., Architecture, Gothic--Perpendicular style--England--London.
Geographic subjects:
London (England), Thames River (England), London (England)--Buildings, structures, etc.
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:358710
Title:
Korean Catholic priest.
Description:
Text transcribed from caption: KOREAN CATHOLIC PRIEST #2037 SEOUL, Korea -- Father Peter Ryang, Korean Catholic priest, relaxes from his duties to enjoy the sun on the grounds of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception here. Father Ryang formerly was attached to the Maryknoll mission in northern Korea (now occupied by the Russians), but came south last December. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (BAK-KOR-MES-3B-6-C)
Creator:
Baker, Richard Terrill, 1913-1981. (photographer)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., Ryang, Peter., Catholic Church--Clergy., Myŏngdong Sŏngdang (Seoul, Korea)
Topics:
Clergy--Korea--Seoul., World War, 1939-1945--Korea.
Geographic subjects:
Seoul (Korea)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:358709
Title:
Korean educator now in the U.S.
Description:
Text transcribed from caption: KOREAN EDUCATOR NOW IN THE U.S. #2035 NEW YORK -- Miss Helen Kim (above), first Korean woman to come to the United States since the end of the war with Japan, attended the recent meeting of the YWCA in Atlantic City, N.J., and is conferring with Methodist leaders here and throughout the country. She is president of Ewha College in Seoul, a women’s college sponsored by the Methodist Church and the United Church of Canada. Miss Kim is shown standing outside one of the college buildings prior to her departure for this country. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (BAK-KOR-MES-3B-6-O-UC)
Creator:
Baker, Richard Terrill, 1913-1981. (photographer)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., Ihwa Yŏja Chŏnmun Hakkyo--Administration., Ihwa Yŏja Chŏnmun Hakkyo., Young Women's Christian Association--Congresses., Methodist Church (U.S.), United Church of Canada., Kim, Hwal-lan, 1899-1970.
Topics:
College presidents--Korea--Seoul., Women college presidents--Korea--Seoul., Congresses and conventions--New Jersey--Atlantic City.
Geographic subjects:
Seoul (Korea), Atlantic City (N.J.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:358708

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