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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Committee sponsors canning drive.
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Text transcribed from caption: COMMITTEE SPONSORS CANNING DRIVE #S-3647 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- An interfaith committee here has launched a program to save surplus crops from going to waste by canning them for overseas relief. Here two younger volunteers are preparing spinach prior to actual canning. The crops are gathered from throughout all of Duval County, and canning kitchens are manned by different denominations on different days. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (JJ-MES-5E-6-W-M)
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https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:359654
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Bus solves evangelists' housing shortage.
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Text transcribed from caption: BUS SOLVES EVANGELISTS’ HOUSING SHORTAGE #s3519 LOS ANGELES -- Ten members of the Libbey family, touring evangelists, are shown on the “back porch” of their rolling home. They travel from state to state presenting programs of religious music in different churches. The entire family is musical, including 82-year-old Grandfather, who plays the drums. The bus was bought five years ago after being honorably retired by the Los Angeles transportation system. It has been converted into living quarters by installing Pullman-style berths in the lower deck that fold out of the ceiling. When the berths come down, curtains automatically fall over the windows. The upper deck is used to store musical instruments and for cooking and eating when the weather is fine. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (ANH-LA-MES-5B-6-W)
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https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:359653
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Reconversion.
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Text transcribed from caption: RECONVERSION #s-3518 DES MOINES, Iowa -- Because of building material shortages, Our Savior Lutheran church here was constructed from three prefabricated chicken brooder houses and a specially designed front. The Rev. William Henline is shown greeting prospective members of the church as they leave dedicatory services. Mr. Henline helped construct the building. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (DES-M-R-MES-5B-6-L-W)
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https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:359652
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Italian church leader at Waldensian anniversary.
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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)
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https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:359651
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Ten Commandments in Iroquois.
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Text transcribed from caption: TEN COMMANDMENTS IN IROQUOIS #S-3447 BROOKLYN, N.Y. -- The Rev. David Munroe Cory, pastor of Cuyler Presbyterian church, points to the first of the Ten Commandments as it is translated into Iroquois. Dr. Cory learned the difficult language after a large group of Mohawk Indians settled in Brooklyn and became his parishioners. Many Iroquois words contain 18 letters, some have 30. Blackboard technique is used by the pastor to teach Indian youngsters the tenets of their faith. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (BH-NY-JOG-7C-6-W)
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https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:359650
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Baptist retire chapel car.
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Text transcribed from caption: BAPTIST RETIRE CHAPEL CAR #S-3420 CHICAGO, Ill. -- Chicago’s Baptists have bidden farewell to one of the last vestiges of a vanishing era in American life--a “chapel” car. A historic relic of Frontier Christianity, the “church on wheels” owned by the Northern Baptist Convention was on exhibition here before making its last trip to the convention’s assembly ground at Green Lake, Wisconsin. Known as “Grace” the car contained pulpit, organ, pews for 65 worshippers and a three-room apartment for the minister and his family. Standing beside the car here are the Rev. and Mrs. Howard Parry who used the car at Provo, Utah for two years. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (PA-NY-LM-5A-6-W-B)
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https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:359649
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Monks break rocks for new abbey building.
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Text transcribed from caption: MONKS BREAK ROCKS FOR NEW ABBEY BUILDING #c-3569 [sic] DUBUQUE, Iowa -- Monks of New Melleray Abbey near here break rock to be used in the foundation of a new building for the abbey. All the work of construction on the new building will be done by members of the abbey. The work is planned for completion in 1949, when the abbey will celebrate the centennial of its founding. (One of a Series) Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (AS-DUB-MES-5C-6-C)
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https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:359648
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Fordham honors Negro priest.
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Text transcribed from caption: FORDHAM HONORS NEGRO PRIEST #c-3324 NEW YORK -- The Rev. Basil Matthews, O.S.B., only Negro ever ordained in the Benedictine Order, will have his doctoral thesis on West Indian culture published by Fordham University, it was announced here. The 34-year-old priest, who is a native of Trinidad, and was ordained eleven years ago, will receive his doctor’s degree in June. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (BH-NY-TFD-4-C-6-C)
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https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:359645
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Father Alfred A. Purcell.
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Text transcribed from notations on envelope: 3696 Churchmen in the news Father Alfred A. Purcell Instructor Fordham University Camera Club.
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https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:359644
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Youth for Christ in Tokyo.
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Text transcribed from caption: YOUTH FOR CHRIST IN TOKYO #3673 TOKYO -- Japanese civilians and American servicemen are led in a hymn by Lt. Paul Parker during a Youth for Christ meeting at Ginza Methodist church here. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (J-TOK-MES-5D-6-M-I-C)
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https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:359643
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Chaplain for the big top.
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Text transcribed from caption: CHAPLAIN FOR THE BIG TOP #3615-A BOSTON -- Circus life is no novelty to Father Edward S. Sullivan, unofficial chaplain of circus people throughout the country. A curate of St. Peter’s church, Cambridge, Mass., Father Sullivan has distributed over 3,600 medals of the Blessed Virgin to circus people during the last 20 years. Shown here with one of the star clowns, Father Sullivan is chaplain of the Circus Fans Association, a group of over 1,000 circus lovers who have banded together to break down prejudices against circus people. As part of his duties, Father Sullivan visits every circus that comes to New England. (One of a Series) Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (ELM-BOS-MES-5D-6-R-C)
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https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:359642
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Stuyvesant Church.
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https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:359641
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GIs study for ministry.
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Text transcribed from notations on envelope: 3581 GIs study for ministry Union Theological Seminary Woman in pix is Miss Alice von Storch Former 1st Lieut in WAC’s
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https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:359640
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Passover celebration.
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https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:359639
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American Bible Society.
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Text transcribed from caption: Left to right. # 39 Dr. F. H. Mann, General Secretary, American Bible Society presents certificate to Dr. Chester S. Miao who is a member of managers, American Bible Society # 6 Chaplain Col. Martin C. Poch, United States Army # 5 Dr. Frank C. Laubach [other, unidentified photograph] # 40 Rear Admiral William N. Thomas, Chief of Chaplains United States Navy. Number #39 #40 films before Developing to Correspond with holder numbers, With Pencil
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https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:359638
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Rural church.
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https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:359637
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Choir boys.
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https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:359636
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National Book Week.
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Text transcribed from notations on envelope: 3562 National Book Week L to R George N. Shuster, president of Hunter College. May Lamberton Becker, NY Herald-Tribune book review Anne Fremantle of the Commonweal Dr. A. Stanley Trickett, former chaplain. May 10/46 BH Also index under NCCJ
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https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:359635
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Historic American churches.
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Text transcribed from caption: HISTORIC AMERICAN CHURCHES #3556 NEW YORK -- One of the most famous landmarks in New York is Trinity Church, at the head of Wall Street. Chartered in 1697 by King William III and endowed with broad lands, Trinity has played a great part in the city’s history. George Washington and members of his Congress worshipped in Trinity’s St. Paul Chapel. Trinity’s churchyard is the final resting place of Alexander Hamilton, first Secretary of the Treasury, William Bradford, who founded New York’s first newspaper, and Robert Fulton, who invented the steamboat. (One of a Series) Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (RNS-N.Y.-7-JOG-R)
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https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:359633
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Church Farm School.
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Text transcribed from caption: CHURCH FARM SCHOOL #3549 PHILADELPHIA -- Rural Life Sunday (May 26) draws attention to institutions such as the Church Farm School, located 25 miles west of here. This unique institution, founded by Dr. Charles W. Shreiner, farmer pastor of a church in West Philadelphia, is now completing is 26th year. The school enrolls boys whose fathers are either dead, or have divorced or deserted the boy’s mother. It has 700 acres of land, and the students do practically all the farm work. Chief crop is grain, but the boys also raise chickens and pigs, and tend to a herd of 150 guernsey cows and heifers. Here a faculty member chats with a group of students while waiting for the supper bell. About 500 applications for admission to the school are received each year but only 25 students are selected. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (LM-5B-6-W-A-E)
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https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:359632

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