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Article about the pros and cons of Prohibition written sometime during the 1930s. Reprint of an article which appeared in "The Catholic Review."

Print showing all of the members of the Catholic Heirarchy in the United States. Appears to be a collage of full-length portrait photographs and prints of individual clergy combined into one print. Background is a print of a large room with an altar,…

Lecture on the merits of Catholics supporting Prohibition.

Pamphlet on the theology of the Resurrection

Pamphlet on Dr. Rush's work on the yellow fever epidemic in 1793.

Pastoral letters of Archbishop Carroll, to the congregation of Trinity Church during their schism over the authority who appoint a pastor.

List of Philadelphia area Catholics who died in World War 1.

Proceedings from the First Conference of Catholics Favoring Prohibition.

Print of the apparition at Knock, County Mayo, Ireland, as seen on August 21, 1879. Remainder of title reads: "Many miraculous cures have been effected there since the above occurence. This view was taken on the spot by W. Collins. And submitted to,…

Pamphlet on the principles of Catholic art and architecture.

Print of unidentified man. Creator's signature in bottom right hand corner reads "P. B. Conway". Undated.

Life of St. Agnes of Assisi

Pamphlet on the history of the Society of the Sacred Heart in New York.

First Communion certificate of Mary E. Williams of St. John's Parish, Philadelphia, dated May 5, 1878, showing pictures of sanctuary of the Cathedral of Sts. Peter & Paul in Philadelphia, and of the dedication of the Cathedral on November 20, 1864.…

Confirmation certificate of Sophie Marie Williams of St. John's Parish, Philadelphia, dated May 5, 1878, showing pictures of the Cathedral of Sts. Peter & Paul in Philadelphia, and of the exterior of the Cathedral with the Episcopal Residence and the…

Confirmation Certificate from St. Theresa's Church. Shows engraving of the Dedication of Cathedral of SS. Peter and Paul (1864), and engraving of children being confirmed at the Cathedral (1865). Lines at bottom of print filled out in manuscript:…

Pamphlet on the persecution in Mexico.

Proclamation by the City and County of Philadelphia announcing a special election concerning the prohibition of liquor in Pennsylvania (Article XIX of First Amendment of Pennsylvania Constitution) and amendments regarding Pennsylvania voting…

Catholic educational exhibit, World's Columbian Exposition, Chicago, 1893, circular of information and directions, May 1, 1893

Account of the Eastern Assyrian Church by Marcus George Daniel, self-titled archdeacon of the Nestorian Church.

Pamphlet on the history of the Jesuits.

Pamphlet on the theology and importance of the Eucharist.

Architectural drawing of the Convent of the Good Shepherd in Philadelphia, Pa. Signed "The Heliotype Printing Co., 220 Devonshire St., Boston" and "John J. Deery, Architect, Phila".

Architectural drawing of the Convent of the Good Shepherd in Philadelphia, Pa. Signed "The Heliotype Printing Co., 220 Devonshire St., Boston" and "John J. Deery, Architect, Phila".

Collage photograph containing large portrait of Pope Pius IX in the center and surrounded by 46 cameo photos of hierarchy and clergy, mainly associated with the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.
There are photos of Archbishop Bayley of Baltimore; Bishop…

Print of parade with spectators lining the street. Published by Haasis & Lubrecht, Publishers, 107 Liberty St., New York. Printed by F. Heppenheimer & Co., 22 & 24 N. William St., N.Y.

Speech by Joseph France on the League of Nations

Life of Mother Mary Basilia McCann.

Print of sketch of the Sixth Provincial Council of Baltimore, May 1846. Printed below drawing: "Sketched by Mr. Franquinet" (i.e., W. Franquinet?). Published by John Murphy.

Pamphlet on why to vote for Alfred E. Smith for president.

Broadside; rules and regulations regarding parish boundaries, jurisdiction, etc. Part of the Bishop Francis Patrick Kenrick papers (MC 72).

Color rendering of the apparition of Our Lady of Knock. Published by Gay Bros. & Co.

Document created in memoriam of Archbishop James Francis Wood. Small portrait of Archbishop Wood at the top. Primarily text for the "Record of His Life, Sickness, Death, Obsequies, and 'Month's Mind". "Transcribed with a pen from the Catholic…

Pamphlet on the proposed League of Nations and the good it can do with the Church.

Life story of Pope John Paul II.

Pamphlet on the history and practices of the Byzantine Slavonic Catholics.

Exterior view of St. John the Evangelist Church, Philadelphia, Pa. Signed "H.H. 1909" in bottom left corner of print; signed "H. E. Hampshire" below print. Printed is numbered "No. 4".

Print of color drawing showing the baldachin for the Golden Jubilee Mass of Cardinal Dougherty at Philadelphia Stadium. Backed on cardboard. Creator's stamp appears to bottom right of print.

Print (chromolithograph) of painting by M. Menghini of the Ecumenical Council (First Vatican Council) held in Rome, 1870. Inscribed in bottom left corner of print: "Schultz Oleogh: Paris [i.e., Charles Schultz, Lithographer]. [H]angard-Mauge, imp."…

Guide to the Irish industrial village and Blarney Castle, the exhibit of the Irish Industries Association at the World's Columbian Exposition, Chicago

Print with a map of Ireland and small portraits of Irish political leaders. At the top is an exterior view of the Irish House of Parliament. In the center is Parnell's New National Map of Ireland. Along the top are portraits of Irish national leaders…

Painting over a photograph of an unidentified priest, possibly a Monsignor. Inscribed on verso: "Made by J. F. Drichotter [?], Holmesburg. 1930. Framed 3/7/40, Francis X. Shinke [?], 629 Seigel St., Phila Pa."

Print showing the Honor Roll of the Reverend Clergy from the Archdiocese of Philadelphia who served as chaplains in World War II. Dated May 19, 1944 and published by Jefferies & Manz. Printed at bottom of item: "Compiled by the Philadelphia Office,…

Print showing the Honor Roll of the Reverend Clergy from the Archdiocese of Philadelphia who served as chaplains in World War II. Dated October 1, 1945 and published by Jefferies & Manz. Printed at bottom of item: "Compiled by the Philadelphia…

Print showing the Honor Roll of the Reverend Clergy from the Archdiocese of Philadelphia who served as chaplains in World War I. Dated October 1, 1945 and published by Jefferies & Manz.

Engraving of a sketch of Pope Pius IX at prayer. Artist's mark appears on verso.

Memoranda of the history of the Catholic Church in Richmond, Va., since the revolution: reported to the fourth annual convention of the Catholic Benevolent Union of Virginia.

Family tree repurposed for the American Catholic Historical Society. On the branches are listed the names of the officers of the A.C.H.S. Inscription at bottom says "Executed with a pen by L. Kinsman, Vineland, New Jersey".

Envelope to Cardinal Dougherty, from Charles H. Krause, Sr. Contacts a booklet, “An Unanswerable Reply to the Roman Catholic Church," which is an anti-Catholic publication against Al Smith, the Pope, and most Catholic practices.