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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"Irish Travelers" return to Memphis.
Description:
Text transcribed from caption: ‘IRISH TRAVELERS’ RETURN TO MEMPHIS #c-3443 MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- For 75 years bands of roving horse traders traveled through the South, descendants of Irish who had emigrated from County Mayo in the early 1800s. Although they were commonly referred to as gypsies, the more enlightened Southerners called them “Irish Travelers.” Each year they came to Memphis for one day to hold their weddings and funerals. Although the advent of the automobile saw many of them leave the road, they still follow the business of horse trading throughout many towns of the South -- and gather in Memphis once a year. Here five couples kneel before the altar of St. Thomas church in a quintuple wedding. The five couples are (left to right): John J. Riley and Ann Theresa Carroll; James Carroll and Ann Theresa Riley; John Costello and Marie Costello (no relation); John Costello, a first cousin of the previous John Costello, and Mary Marie Carroll; Thomas Nelson and Betty Riley. Youngest attendant at the wedding was eight-month-old “Red” Nelson. The oldest was his great-grandfather, 87-year-old “Red” Nelson, a son of one of the original immigrants. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (WIN-MEM-MES-5A-6-C)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., Catholic Church--Liturgy., Catholic Church--Clergy.
Topics:
Irish Travellers (Nomadic people)--Tennessee--Memphis., Marriage service--Tennessee--Memphis., Irish Travellers (Nomadic people)--Marriage customs and rites., Marriage customs and rites--Tennessee--Memphis., Mass., Clergy--Tennessee--Memphis., Weddings--Tennessee--Memphis.
Geographic subjects:
Memphis (Tenn.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:359560
Title:
Catholics discuss 'peace through justice.'
Description:
Text transcribed from caption: CATHOLICS DISCUSS ‘PEACE THROUGH JUSTICE’ #c-3381 HARTFORD, Conn. -- Between sessions of the 18th annual conference of the Catholic Association for International Peace, Dr. Francis E. McMahon (left) of the University of Chicago, enjoys chat with Miss Mary P. O’Flaherty, chairman of Connecticut Council of Catholic Women, the Rev. Edward A. Conway, S.J., of the Social Action Department of the NCWC, and the Re. Wilfrid Parsons, S.J., of Catholic University of America. Dr. McMahon told the “Peace Through Justice” conference that Spain’s Franco regime is as much opposed in principle to Christian teachings as Russia. Father Conway called on Catholics to help shape a plan for world disarmament, while Father Parsons declared avoiding of total atomic warfare “is the greatest moral obligation” of all nations. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (ECH-HA-JOG-4D-6-C)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., Catholic Association for International Peace (U.S.), Catholic Association for International Peace (U.S.)--Congresses., McMahon, Francis E., 1906-1987., University of Chicago--Faculty., O'Flaherty, Mary P., Conway, Edward A., National Catholic Welfare Conference. Social Action Department., Catholic Church--Clergy., Catholic University of America--Faculty., Parsons, Wilfrid, 1887-1958.
Topics:
Congresses and conventions--Connecticut--Hartford., Peace-building--Religious aspects--Catholic Church., Peace-building--Congresses., Church and state--Soviet Union., Church and state--Spain., Church and social problems., Nuclear nonproliferation., Nuclear warfare--Religious aspects--Catholic Church.
Geographic subjects:
Hartford (Conn.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:359559
Title:
Monks use corn dehydrator.
Description:
Text transcribed from caption: MONKS USE CORN DEHYDRATER [sic] #c-3344 DUBUQUE, Iowa -- Although their Cistercian rule is centuries-old, the monks of New Melleray Abbey near here employ twentieth century farming methods. Here Father Vincent Daly, O.C.S.O., Prior of the abbey, tests with a thermometer the heat control of the corn dehydrator on the abbey farm. The dehydrator is used to prepare corn that is not dry enough to be stored in cribs. It utilizes a fan to suck air from a kerosene flame, blowing it through a pipe into the open corn crib at the rate of 700 cubic feet a minute at 250 degrees temperature. The moisture in the corn is thus driven off in the form of a cloud of steam. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (AS-DUB-MES-4D-6-C)
Creator:
Stuart, Anne. (photographer)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., New Melleray Abbey (Peosta, Iowa), Trappists., Daly, Vincent., Catholic Church--Clergy.
Topics:
Monks--Iowa--Peosta., Monasteries--Iowa--Peosta., Corn--Preservation--Iowa--Peosta., Agricultural machinery--Iowa--Peosta.
Geographic subjects:
Peosta (Iowa)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:359557
Title:
Production line.
Creator:
Associated Press. (publisher)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives.
Topics:
Assembly-line methods., Motor vehicle industry--United States., Automobile industry and trade--United States., World War, 1939-1945--Economic aspects--United States.
Geographic subjects:
United States.
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:359553
Title:
Native American.
Description:
Original title: Indian.
Creator:
International News Photos (New York, N.Y.) (publisher)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives.
Topics:
Indigenous peoples--United States., Painters--United States., Indigenous painting--United States., Indigenous painters--United States.
Geographic subjects:
United States.
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:359552
Title:
Reconversion.
Creator:
International News Photos (New York, N.Y.) (publisher)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives.
Topics:
Assembly-line methods., Stoves--United States., Household appliances industry--United States., World War, 1939-1945--Economic aspects--United States.
Geographic subjects:
United States.
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:359551
Title:
Argentine peons.
Description:
Text transcribed from notations on envelope: 3696 Argentina. Peons eating lunch. Old man drinking mate, a South American tea. Boy eating roast lamb. The bottles contain oil for salads. P.A.
Creator:
Associated Press. (publisher)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives.
Topics:
Agricultural laborers--Argentina., Mate (Tea)--Argentina., Dinners and dining--Argentina.
Geographic subjects:
Argentina.
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:359548
Title:
Native hacienda.
Creator:
Associated Press. (publisher)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives.
Topics:
Buildings--Chile., Haciendas--Chile.
Geographic subjects:
Chile., Chile--Buildings, structures, etc.
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:359545
Title:
Chilean farmers.
Description:
Text transcribed from notations on envelope: 3694 Chile Farmers in the lake regions of Southern Chile use small boats to bring their produce to market. P.A.
Creator:
Associated Press. (publisher)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives.
Topics:
Farmers--Chile., Boats and boating--Chile., Crops--Transportation.
Geographic subjects:
Chile.
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:359544
Title:
RNS correspondent and Jeep.
Description:
Text transcribed from caption: RNS CORRESPONDENT AND JEEP #3688 BUDAPEST -- This Religious News Service jeep is becoming a familiar sight in Central European countries. Alongside it is Ernest Zaugg, RNS roving correspondent. Inscriptions on jeep are in Russian as well as English. Zaugg, who has done a thorough job of reporting religious developments in Austria, Hungary and Czechoslovakia, plans to go shortly to Romania, Bulgaria and Jugoslavia. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (RNS-MES-5E-6-W)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., Religious News Service., Zaugg, Ernest.
Topics:
Journalists--Hungary--Budapest., Photojournalists--Hungary--Budapest., Reconstruction (1939-1951)--Religious aspects., Reconstruction (1939-1951)--Europe.
Geographic subjects:
Budapest (Hungary)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:359543
Title:
Deathbed of Louis IX.
Creator:
New York Public Library. (publisher)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., Louis IX, King of France, 1214-1270--Art., Louis IX, King of France, 1214-1270--Death and burial.
Topics:
Kings and rulers--France., Christian saints., Saints., Christian art and symbolism.
Geographic subjects:
France.
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:359542
Title:
The Crusaders and the Moslems.
Creator:
New York Public Library. (publisher), McNab, Allan, 1901-1982. (artist)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives.
Topics:
Historical fiction--Illustrations., Crusades in art.
Geographic subjects:
Palestine.
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:359541
Title:
King Louis on throne.
Creator:
New York Public Library. (publisher)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., Louis IX, King of France, 1214-1270--Art.
Topics:
Kings and rulers--France., Christian saints., Saints., Christian art and symbolism.
Geographic subjects:
France.
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:359540
Title:
Magna Carta.
Creator:
New York Public Library. (publisher)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives.
Topics:
Charters.
Geographic subjects:
England.
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:359539
Title:
Signing of the Magna Carta.
Creator:
New York Public Library. (publisher), Normand, Ernest. (artist)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., John, King of England, 1167-1216--Art.
Topics:
Kings and rulers--England., Charters--England--Runnymede.
Geographic subjects:
Runnymede (England)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:359538
Title:
Adoption of the Magna Carta.
Creator:
New York Public Library. (publisher)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., John, King of England, 1167-1216--Art.
Topics:
Kings and rulers--England., Charters--England.
Geographic subjects:
England.
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:359537
Title:
Youth for Christ in Japan.
Description:
Text transcribed from caption: YOUTH FOR CHRIST IN JAPAN #3674 TOKYO -- Hiroto Mitsukawa, Japanese civilian, and U.S. Army M/Sgt. Elmore Blanton tell of their Christian experiences during a Youth for Christ meeting at the Ginza Methodist church here. Hiroto is a recent convert to Christianity. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (J-TOK-MES-5D-6-M-I-C)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., Ginza Methodist Church (Tokyo, Japan), Youth for Christ International., Mitsukawa, Hiroto., Blanton, Elmore.
Topics:
Soldiers--United States., Reconstruction (1939-1951)--Religious aspects., Reconstruction (1939-1951)--Japan., Christianity--Japan., Evangelistic work--Japan--Tokyo., Witness bearing (Christianity), Christian converts--Japan--Tokyo., Christianity--Societies, etc.
Geographic subjects:
Tokyo (Japan)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:359536
Title:
Youth for Christ in Tokyo.
Description:
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)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., Ginza Methodist Church (Tokyo, Japan), Youth for Christ International., Parker, Paul.
Topics:
Soldiers--United States., Reconstruction (1939-1951)--Religious aspects., Reconstruction (1939-1951)--Japan., Christianity--Japan., Hymns., Singing., Christianity--Societies, etc.
Geographic subjects:
Tokyo (Japan)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:359535
Title:
Danish bishop addresses Bible Society conferees.
Description:
Text transcribed from caption: DANISH BISHOP ADDRESSES BIBLE SOCIETY CONFEREES #3672 LONDON -- Bishop Carl W. Noack, of Haderslev, Denmark, addresses a meeting here of representatives of national Bible Societies at the conference which established the International Council of Bible Societies. The new International Council will coordinate the work of Bible societies throughout the world. Its headquarters will be here. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (SL-LON-MES-5D-6-B-MINN)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., Noack, Carl Wulff., Danske folkekirke--Bishops., International Council of Bible Societies (London, England)
Topics:
Bishops--England--London., Bible--Publication and distributions--Societies, etc., Congresses and conventions--England--London.
Geographic subjects:
London (England)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:359534
Title:
Atomic energy harnessed.
Description:
Text transcribed from caption: ATOMIC ENERGY HARNESSED #3643 Under direction of the War Department, the combined efforts of science, industry, and labor have culminated in the production of the atomic bomb, the most potent weapon in military history. Research and manufacture of the bomb was a closely guarded secret. Three plants, located in isolated areas of Tennessee, New Mexico, and Washington were so compartmentalized that workers had no knowledge of the finished product. On August 5th the first bomb was dropped on Japan and the secret revealed to the world. At Oak Ridge, Tennessee, a government-owned and operated city was established to accommodate construction workers, plant operators, and their immediate families, the city containing all religious, recreational, educational and all other facilities of a modern small city. Here is a view of a section of the town, a chapel in the foreground, business section and dormitories in the rear. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., Oak Ridge National Laboratory., Manhattan Project (U.S.)
Topics:
Atomic bomb., Church buildings--Tennessee--Oak Ridge., Industrial housing--Tennessee--Oak Ridge., Cities and towns--Tennessee--Oak Ridge.
Geographic subjects:
Oak Ridge (Tenn.), Oak Ridge (Tenn.)--Buildings, structures, etc.
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:359533

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