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:
Michelangelo's Pieta 'stored' for winter.
Description:
Text transcribed from caption: C-31733 MICHELANGELO’S PIETA ‘STORED’ FOR WINTER NEW YORK -- Michelangelo’s world famous Pieta -- seen by 13.8 million people at the New York World’s Fair -- is “stored” away for the winter until the fair reopens in April. As part of security measures a cage surround the priceless sculpture which will remain in its same location at the Vatican Pavilion. Closing the cage are Msgr. John J. Gorman, the pavilion’s director (left); and Father Joseph T. Lahey, assistant director. The statue also received a special covering to protect it from cold weather, although it will be in a heated area. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (U-10D-64-NAB)
Creator:
United Press International. (publisher)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., Mary, Blessed Virgin, Saint--Art., Jesus Christ--Art., New York World’s Fair (1964-1965 : New York, N.Y.), Gorman, John J., Lahey, Joseph T., Catholic Church--Clergy.
Topics:
Clergy--New York (State)--New York., Pietà., Sculpture--New York (State)--New York., Marble sculpture--Storage--New York (State)--New York., Christian art and symbolism--New York (State)--New York.
Geographic subjects:
New York (N.Y.), Queens (New York, N.Y.), Flushing Meadows-Corona Park (New York, N.Y.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:356531
Title:
Pieta sealed off for winter.
Creator:
United Press International. (author)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., Mary, Blessed Virgin, Saint--Art., Jesus Christ--Art., New York World’s Fair (1964-1965 : New York, N.Y.), Gorman, John J., Lahey, Joseph T., Catholic Church--Clergy.
Topics:
Clergy--New York (State)--New York., Pietà., Sculpture--New York (State)--New York., Marble sculpture--Storage--New York (State)--New York., Christian art and symbolism--New York (State)--New York.
Geographic subjects:
New York (N.Y.), Queens (New York, N.Y.), Flushing Meadows-Corona Park (New York, N.Y.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:356450
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:
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:
Cross of Nails from Coventry.
Description:
Text transcribed from caption: P-30857 CROSS OF NAILS FROM COVENTRY NEW YORK -- A Cross of Nails -- hand-forged 14th century nails that fell from the roof of Coventry Cathedral in England in a 1940 bombing raid -- arrives at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport. With the famed Charred Cross of Coventry, the Cross of Nails will be on display at the Protestant and Orthodox Center at the New York World’s Fair. Some 30 of the crosses, with the nails silver-plated on a velvet covered board, have been presented to churches around the world as a symbol of the Christian message of reconciliation. Examining the cross, from left, are Ralph E. Esterich and Dennis K. Kelly, U.S. Customs officials; Dr. James W. Kennedy, rector of the Episcopal Church of the Ascension in New York, and Dr. Ben Mohr Herbster, New York, president of the United Church of Christ. The churchmen represented the U.S. Conference for the World Council of Churches, which arranged for the display of the Charred Cross and Cross of Nails at the Fair. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (PA-NY-4C-64-NBM)
Creator:
Pan American World Airways, Inc. Overseas Division. (publisher)
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.
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:348368
Title:
Cardinal greets Vatican Pavilion hostesses.
Description:
Text transcribed from caption: C-30880 CARDINAL GREETS VATICAN PAVILION HOSTESSES NEW YORK -- Francis Cardinal Spellman, Archbishop of New York, greets a group of hostesses for the Vatican Pavilion at the World’s Fair. The meeting took place at a New York pier where the cardinal blessed Michelangelo’s Pieta on its safe arrival from Naples. The priceless sculpture of the Virgin Mary holding the Crucified Christ in her arms will attract millions to the exhibit. The hostesses are from left: Natalie Sievers of Jamaica, N. Y.; Madeline Molloy of Seaford, N. Y.; and Margaret Redmond of Brooklyn, N. Y. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (W-4C-64-NAB)
Creator:
Wide World Photos, Inc. (publisher)
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:348355
Title:
Pieta's safe arrival.
Description:
Text transcribed from caption: C-30877 PIETA’S SAFE ARRIVAL NEW YORK -- Pieta, the Michelangelo masterpiece depicting the dead Christ lying in the arms of Mary, arrives safely in New York after its long and, thankfully, uneventful trip from Vatican City. Francis Cardinal Spellman, Archbishop of New York, who secured the permission of the late Pop John XXIII to bring the statue to the U.S., is shown at right after he had blessed the Pieta aboard a barge in the harbor. Pope Paul VI also approved the cardinal’s request. Bound for the World’s Fair where an estimated 15 million people will view it at the Vatican Pavilion, the masterpiece was insured for $6 million while in transit. Another statue, “The Good Shepherd,” also brought from Vatican City, was insured for $2 million. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (BB-NY-4C-64-W)
Creator:
Braun, Bob. (photographer)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., Catholic Church., Spellman, Francis, 1887-1967., Paul VI, Pope, 1897-1978., New York World’s Fair (1964-1965 : New York, N.Y.)
Topics:
Arts and diplomacy--Vatican City., Pietà., Delivery of goods--New York (State)--New York.
Geographic subjects:
New York (N.Y.), New York Harbor (N.Y. and N.J.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:348353

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