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:
"Teleidescopes" fascinate youngsters at fair.
Description:
Alternate caption.
Creator:
Protestant Council of the City of New York. (publisher)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., New York World’s Fair (1964-1965 : New York, N.Y.), Protestant Council of the City of New York.
Topics:
Congresses and conventions--New York (State)--New York., Interdenominational cooperation., Children--New York (State)--New York., Educational toys--New York (State)--New York., Child care services--New York (State)--New York.
Geographic subjects:
New York (N.Y.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:349419
Title:
Movie's 'Michelangelo' visits Pieta.
Creator:
Twentieth Century-Fox Film Corporation. (author)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., Heston, Charlton., Heston, Fraser C. (Fraser Clarke), Gorman, John J., Catholic Church--Clergy., New York World’s Fair (1964-1965 : New York, N.Y.), Michelangelo Buonarroti, 1475-1564.
Topics:
Motion picture actors and actresses--United States., Children of celebrities--United States., Congresses and conventions--New York (State)--New York., Exhibition buildings--New York (State)--New York., Pietà.
Geographic subjects:
New York (N.Y.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:349417
Title:
Miller visits Vatican Pavilion.
Description:
Alternate caption.
Creator:
Wide World Photos, Inc. (author)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., Miller, William E. (William Edward), 1914-1983., Miller, Mary Karen., Miller, Stephanie Wagner., New York World’s Fair (1964-1965 : New York, N.Y.)
Topics:
Vice-presidential candidates--United States., Exhibitions--New York (State)--New York., Exhibition buildings--New York (State)--New York.
Geographic subjects:
New York (N.Y.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:349387
Title:
Lemonade party at World's Fair.
Description:
Alternate caption.
Creator:
Protestant Council of the City of New York. (publisher)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., New York World’s Fair (1964-1965 : New York, N.Y.), Protestant Council of the City of New York.
Topics:
Congresses and conventions--New York (State)--New York., Interdenominational cooperation., Children--New York (State)--New York., Child care workers--New York (State)--New York., Child care services--New York (State)--New York.
Geographic subjects:
New York (N.Y.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:349243
Title:
Lemonade party at World's Fair.
Description:
Text transcribed from caption: P-31481 LEMONADE PARTY AT WORLD'S FAIR NEW YORK -- Young visitors to the New York World's Fair enjoy a lemonade party while their parents tour various pavilions. Skilled educators take care of the youngsters at the Children's Center in the Protestant and Orthodox Center at the Fair, sponsored by the Protestant Council of the City of New York. The children's area features the latest in play equipment -- in the background is a steel "cactus tree" for youthful pole-climbers and sitters. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (CP-NY-8E-64-NBM)
Creator:
Protestant Council of the City of New York. (publisher)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., New York World’s Fair (1964-1965 : New York, N.Y.), Protestant Council of the City of New York.
Topics:
Congresses and conventions--New York (State)--New York., Interdenominational cooperation., Children--New York (State)--New York., Child care workers--New York (State)--New York., Child care services--New York (State)--New York.
Geographic subjects:
New York (N.Y.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:349160
Title:
"Teleidescopes" fascinate youngsters at fair.
Description:
Text transcribed from caption: P-31480 "TELEIDESCOPES" FASCINATE YOUNGSTERS AT FAIR NEW YORK -- "Teleidescopes" -- camera-like viewing devices which reveal inverted images and designs -- attract young visitors at the New York World's fair. The youngsters have a wide variety of such recreational equipment to keep them occupied as they wait in the Children's Center at the Protestant and Orthodox Pavilion while their parents visit other pavilions. The babysitting service is operated by trained educators and sponsored by the Protestant Council of the City of New York. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (CP-NY-8E-64-NBM)
Creator:
Protestant Council of the City of New York. (publisher)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., New York World’s Fair (1964-1965 : New York, N.Y.), Protestant Council of the City of New York.
Topics:
Congresses and conventions--New York (State)--New York., Interdenominational cooperation., Children--New York (State)--New York., Educational toys--New York (State)--New York., Child care services--New York (State)--New York.
Geographic subjects:
New York (N.Y.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:349159
Title:
Movie's 'Michelangelo' visits Pieta.
Description:
Text transcribed from caption: C-31568 MOVIE'S 'MICHELANGELO' VISITS PIETA NEW YORK -- Michelangelo's priceless sculpture, Pieta, is viewed at the New York World's Fair Vatican Pavilion by Charlton Heston, who portrays the famous artist in a film based on his life. Now nearing completion on location in Rome and Florence, the movie is called "The Agony and the Ecstasy." It is being produced by 20th Century-Fox. Shown with Mr. Heston are his son, Fraser, and Msgr. John J. Gorman, director of the Vatican Pavilion. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (R-9C-64-NAB)
Creator:
Heppner, Kas. (photographer)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., Heston, Charlton., Heston, Fraser C. (Fraser Clarke), Gorman, John J., Catholic Church--Clergy., New York World’s Fair (1964-1965 : New York, N.Y.), Michelangelo Buonarroti, 1475-1564.
Topics:
Motion picture actors and actresses--United States., Children of celebrities--United States., Congresses and conventions--New York (State)--New York., Exhibition buildings--New York (State)--New York., Pietà.
Geographic subjects:
New York (N.Y.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:349109
Title:
Vatican Pavilion visitor.
Description:
Text transcribed from caption: C-31444 VATICAN PAVILION VISITOR NEW YORK -- Congressman William E. Miller of New York, Republican candidate for Vice President, genuflects before chapel altar at the Vatican Pavilion. Visiting the World's Fair with him were his wife Stephanie and daughter Mary Karen (at right). Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (W-NY-8D-64-W)
Creator:
Wide World Photos, Inc. (publisher)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., Miller, William E. (William Edward), 1914-1983., Miller, Mary Karen., Miller, Stephanie Wagner., New York World’s Fair (1964-1965 : New York, N.Y.)
Topics:
Vice-presidential candidates--United States., Exhibitions--New York (State)--New York., Exhibition buildings--New York (State)--New York.
Geographic subjects:
New York (N.Y.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:349079
Title:
A relaxing way to see the fair.
Description:
Text transcribed from caption: C-31357 A RELAXING WAY TO SEE THE FAIR NEW YORK -- Maryknoll Sisters from many countries visiting New York found the “Glide-a-Ride" a relaxing way to see the World’s Fair. They are among some 1,600 members of the missionary order who converged at its headquarters in Maryknoll, N.Y., for a General Chapter meeting. Re-elected Mother General of the order was Mother Mary Colman. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (U-7E-64-NAB)
Creator:
United Press International. (publisher)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., Maryknoll Sisters., New York World’s Fair (1964-1965 : New York, N.Y.), Catholic Church--Missions.
Topics:
Exhibitions--New York (State)--New York., Nuns--New York (State)--New York., Amusement rides--New York (State)--New York.
Geographic subjects:
New York (N.Y.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:349048
Title:
Cross from Coventry.
Description:
Alternate caption.
Creator:
Pan American World Airways, Inc. (author)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., Kennedy, James W. (James William), 1905-1999., New York World’s Fair (1964-1965 : New York, N.Y.), Esterich, Ralph E., Kelly, Dennis K., Herbster, Ben M., 1904-, World Council of Churches. United States Conference., John F. Kennedy International Airport., United States. Bureau of Customs and Border Protection.
Topics:
Ecumenical movement--New York (State)--New York., Interdenominational cooperation--New York (State)--New York., Crosses--England--Coventry., Delivery of goods--New York (State)--New York., Exhibitions--New York (State)--New York.
Geographic subjects:
New York (N.Y.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:348690
Title:
Bible translation work progresses in Amazon jungle.
Description:
Alternate captions.
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., New York World’s Fair (1964-1965 : New York, N.Y.), Wycliffe Bible Translators.
Topics:
Mashco Indians--Peru., Indigenous peoples--Peru., Literacy--Peru., Bibles--Translating., Mashco language--Translating., Campa language--Translating.
Geographic subjects:
New York (N.Y), Peru--Religion.
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:348681
Title:
Spectators ignore pickets.
Description:
Alternate caption.
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., New York World’s Fair (1964-1965 : New York, N.Y.), Congress of Racial Equality.
Topics:
Unisphere (New York, N.Y.), Civil rights demonstrations--New York (State)--New York., Civil rights movements--Massachusetts--Boston., Parks--New York (State)--New York.
Geographic subjects:
Queens (New York, N.Y.)--Buildings, structures, etc., Flushing Meadows-Corona Park (New York, N.Y.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:348631
Title:
El Greco canvas removed from church wall for shipment to fair.
Description:
Narrative description in the Religious News Service.
Creator:
Religious News Service. (author)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., Greco, 1541?-1614., New York World’s Fair (1964-1965 : New York, N.Y.), Santo Tomé de Toledo (Church), Stephen, Saint, -approximately 36--Art., Augustine, of Hippo, Saint, 354-430--Art.
Topics:
Christian art and symbolism--Spain--Toledo., Painters--Spain--Toledo., Mannerism (Art)--Spain--Toledo., Art and diplomacy--Spain.
Geographic subjects:
Toledo (Spain)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:348584
Title:
Pieta leaves Vatican for fair.
Description:
Alternate caption.
Creator:
Keystone (Rome, Italy) (author)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., Catholic Church., New York World’s Fair (1964-1965 : New York, N.Y.), Vatican Palace (Vatican City)
Topics:
Pietà., Catholic Church buildings--Vatican City., Packing for shipment., Trucks--Vatican City., Arts and diplomacy--Vatican City., Plazas--Vatican City.
Geographic subjects:
Vatican City., Piazza San Pietro (Vatican City)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:348578
Title:
Spellman meets hostesses.
Description:
Alternate caption.
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., Spellman, Francis, 1887-1967., Sievers, Natalie., Molloy, Madeline., Redmond, Margaret., New York World’s Fair (1964-1965 : New York, N.Y.)
Topics:
Cardinals--New York (State)--New York., Handshaking--New York (State)--New York., Pietà.
Geographic subjects:
New York (N.Y.), New York Harbor (N.Y. and N.J.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:348489
Title:
Fair crowds stream by Unisphere.
Description:
Text transcribed from caption: PC-30930 FAIR CROWDS STREAM BY UNISPHERE NEW YORK -- A balmy spring day brings large crowds to the newly-opened New York World’s Fair, where pavilions and exhibits over 646-acre expanse carry out the general theme of the exposition: “Peace through Understanding.” The towering Unisphere, standing over fountains and a broad pool, symbolizes today’s “shrinking world in an expanding universe.” In addition to hundreds of business, industrial and governmental structures, the Fair features eight different religious pavilions. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (MH-NY-4E-64-NBM)
Creator:
Religious News Service. (publisher)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., New York World’s Fair (1964-1965 : New York, N.Y.)
Topics:
Unisphere (New York, N.Y.), Parks--New York (State)--New York.
Geographic subjects:
Queens (New York, N.Y.)--Buildings, structures, etc., Flushing Meadows-Corona Park (New York, N.Y.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:348387
Title:
Civil rights demonstrators march at fair.
Description:
Text transcribed from caption: PC-30917 CIVIL RIGHTS DEMONSTRATORS MARCH AT FAIR NEW YORK -- Opening day of the New York World’s Fair featured both organized pomp and ceremony and demands for civil rights by members of the Congress of Racial Equality. Most fairgoers gave picket lines brief attention, though demonstrations at some pavilions drew crowds as police broke up disturbances and made arrests. Here, members of the Boston, Mass., chapter of CORE march in the shadow of the Unisphere, the fair’s symbol. None of the eight religious pavilions at the exposition was picketed and few, if any, clergymen were involved in the demonstrations. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (RNS-NY-4D-64-NBM)
Creator:
United Press International. (publisher)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., New York World’s Fair (1964-1965 : New York, N.Y.), Congress of Racial Equality.
Topics:
Unisphere (New York, N.Y.), Civil rights demonstrations--New York (State)--New York., Civil rights movements--Massachusetts--Boston., Parks--New York (State)--New York.
Geographic subjects:
Queens (New York, N.Y.)--Buildings, structures, etc., Flushing Meadows-Corona Park (New York, N.Y.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:348386
Title:
Bible translation work progresses in Amazon jungle.
Description:
Text transcribed from caption: P-31025 BIBLE TRANSLATION WORK PROGRESSES IN AMAZON JUNGLE NEW YORK -- Wycliffe Bible Translators, Inc., workers report steady progress in bringing the written Gospel to remote parts of the world, with many tribes considered still at a stone-age level now learning to read and write. At left, an Amarakaeri Indian boy in the jungles of the Upper Amazon in Peru studies a primer. His language, unwritten until five years ago, was mastered by a Wycliffe linguist, Robert Tripp. At right, a Campa Indian girl is being taught to write by Willard R. Kindberg, another Wycliffe worker who plans to remain among the Campas for 20 years with his family to produce the New Testament in the native language for the first time. Translation efforts of the Wycliffe organization are being described at the New York World’s Fair in the “2,000 Tribes Pavilion,” an exhibit named for the number of tribes in the world still without a written language. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (BT-N-5D-64-NBM)
Creator:
Capa, Cornell. (photographer), Wycliffe Bible Translators. (publisher)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., New York World’s Fair (1964-1965 : New York, N.Y.), Kindberg, Willard Roy., Wycliffe Bible Translators.
Topics:
Campa Indians--Peru., Indigenous peoples--Peru., Literacy--Peru., Bibles--Translating., Campa language--Translating.
Geographic subjects:
New York (N.Y), Peru--Religion.
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:348381
Title:
Bible translation work progresses in Amazon jungle.
Description:
Text transcribed from caption: P-31025 BIBLE TRANSLATION WORK PROGRESSES IN AMAZON JUNGLE NEW YORK -- Wycliffe Bible Translators, Inc., workers report steady progress in bringing the written Gospel to remote parts of the world, with many tribes considered still at a stone-age level now learning to read and write. At left, an Amarakaeri Indian boy in the jungles of the Upper Amazon in Peru studies a primer. His language, unwritten until five years ago, was mastered by a Wycliffe linguist, Robert Tripp. At right, a Campa Indian girl is being taught to write by Willard R. Kindberg, another Wycliffe worker who plans to remain among the Campas for 20 years with his family to produce the New Testament in the native language for the first time. Translation efforts of the Wycliffe organization are being described at the New York World’s Fair in the “2,000 Tribes Pavilion,” an exhibit named for the number of tribes in the world still without a written language. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (BT-N-5D-64-NBM)
Creator:
Capa, Cornell. (photographer), Wycliffe Bible Translators. (publisher)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., New York World’s Fair (1964-1965 : New York, N.Y.), Wycliffe Bible Translators., Kindberg, Willard Roy.
Topics:
Mashco Indians--Peru., Indigenous peoples--Peru., Literacy--Peru., Bibles--Translating., Mashco language--Translating.
Geographic subjects:
New York (N.Y), Peru--Religion.
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:348380
Title:
Bible translation described in fair pavilion.
Description:
Text transcribed from caption: P-30929 BIBLE TRANSLATION DESCRIBED IN FAIR PAVILION NEW YORK -- One of the smallest, but most unusual, buildings at the New York World’s Fair is the “Pavilion of 2,000 Tribes.” Built by the Wycliffe Bible Translators to represent a native hut, the pavilion’s name represents the number of tribes as yet without a written language. In addition to an exhibit area describing translation technique and the work of the Wycliffe organization, fairgoers -- for 50-cent admission fee -- can view large murals in a display room which tell the story of Christian linguistic work among headhunters in the Peruvian jungles. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (MH-NY-4E-64-NBM)
Creator:
Religious News Service. (publisher)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., New York World’s Fair (1964-1965 : New York, N.Y.), Wycliffe Bible Translators.
Topics:
Bible--Translations., Exhibitions--New York (State)--New York.
Geographic subjects:
Queens (New York, N.Y.)--Buildings, structures, etc., Flushing Meadows-Corona Park (New York, N.Y.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:348375

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