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Photograph of students of West Philadelphia Catholic High School for Boys, together with members of the faculty, in front of the Transfiguration School. Dated 6/12/17.

Photograph of group at St. Charles Borromeo Seminary, during the visit of Francesco Cardinal Satolli, first Apostolic Delagate to the U.S., in June 1893. Some priests have been identified, including Archbishop Ryan, Satolli, and Prendergast. Title…

Sign for the Bishop John Neumann Shrine at Fifth Street and Girard Avenue, Philadelphia, Pa. (St. Peter the Apostle Church). The sign has text at the top above a color print of Bishop John Neumann. Appears to date from before Neumann's canonization.…

Interior of the Cathedral of SS. Peter and Paul, Philadelphia, Pa. during the consecration (dedication) ceremonies, November 20, 1864. Print from Frank Leslie's Illustrated Weekly. Inscribed at bottom of print: "A hole in the wall if ever there was…

Clipping from Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper, January 14, 1865. Shows the interior of SS. Peter & Paul Cathedral in Philadelphia. Sketched by F. H. & F. B. Schell.

Photograph of the Mass for Victory in Convention Hall, Philadelphia, Pa., with a view of the stage and altar. Notes written below photograph read: "D. Card. Dougherty, Abp. of Phila., Presiding. Most Rev. George L. Leech, D.D., Bishop of Harrisburg,…

Photograph of the Mass for Victory in Convention Hall, Philadelphia, Pa. Photographer unknown.

Architectural drawing of designs for three alternative church towers. Title devised by cataloger.

Architectural drawing of ground plan of third floor of St. Vincent's Seminary.

Color photograph of theology seminarians at St. Charles Seminary. Photograph by Maria Tucker Cusick, 7422 Miller Avenue, Upper Darby, PA 19082. Title taken from verso.

Portrait lithograph of Bishop James Wood of Philadelphia, seated in chair. Published by P. H. McCawley, New York. Autographed in lower right corner.

Lithograph portrait of Bishop James F. Wood. Printed below portrait: "Published by Wm. Smith, Print Seller, 702 South 3rd St., Phila Pa. Drawn on Stone by Magee." Printed below title: "T. S. Wagner's Lith. Philadelphia."

Portrait photograph of Father O'Connor, Rector of St. Bridget's Church at his death in 1883. Notes on verso reads: "The Reverend Father Richard O'Connor. Born --. Ordained priest, Saturday, June 6, 1846, in Pentecost Week, by the Right Reverend…

Reproduction of early photograph of St. Charles Borromeo Minor Seminary at Glenn Riddle, PA. Inscribed below photograph: "Note priest in doorway".

Photograph of a luncheon of The Fraternity of Christian Doctrine at the Catholic Philopatrian Literary Institute. Photographer's mark appears in bottom left corner.

Copy of autographed newspaper article regarding address of the St. Augustine Temperance Beneficial Society presented to the Rev. Theobald Mathew on Dec. 4, 1849, and his reply. Includes an engraving of Father Mathew by C. G. Hookey. Printed by C.…

Photograph of the clergy of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia at the Golden Jubilee dinner for Archbishop Edmond Prendergast, November 17, 1915. Mounted on heavy cardboard. Photographer's mark appears in bottom left corner.

Photograph of the clergy of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia at the Bellevue Stratford Hotel on July 10, 1918, on the occasion of Archbishop Dougherty's installation. Photographer's mark appears in bottom left corner.

Simple line map showing locations of Catholic churches and chapels in Pennsylvania as of 1850. Does not list names. Creator unknown. Undated.

Simple line map showing names, founding dates, and locations of Catholic churches and chapels in Pennsylvania as of 1800. Creator unknown. Undated.

Photograph of altar at St. Francis de Sales Church, Philadelphia, Pa., arranged for solemn Pontifical Mass, Nov. 12, 1916. Notes on verso read: "Presented by Father Lallou to A.C.H.S." and "Compliments of J. E. O'Brien, #1703 Walnut Street". Title…

Photograph of dinner in honor of Bishop Hugh Lamb at the Penn Athletic Club. Photographer's mark appears in bottom left corner.

Photostatic print reproduction of architectural drawing, mounted on cardboard. Appears to be an early study for the Ryan Memorial Chapel Altar at the Cathedral of SS. Peter and Paul in Philadelphia, featuring a celtic cross flanked by two angels.…

Taken in front of theology building. Title devised by cataloger.

Color photograph of the students and faculty of St. Charles Borromeo Seminary in front of main entrance. Title devised by cataloger. Photographer unknown.

Photograph of a ceremony relating to St. Clement's Church, Philadelphia, Pa., possibly dedication of the St. Clement School. Title devised by cataloger. Photographer unknown.

Photograph of interior of St. Veronica's Church, Philadelphia. Photographer's stamp appears in bottom right corner.

Lithograph of St. Peter's Church in Philadelphia. Includes vignettes of interior of church and exterior view of Old Church. Lithographer's mark appears in bottom right corner.

Photograph of St. Patrick's Church, Philadelphia. Title taken from verso. Photograph's stamp in bottom right of photo reads "Schreiber".

Exterior view of St. Patrick's Church and School, Philadelphia. Undated.

Lithograph of St. Michael's Church in Philadelphia. Signed in bottom left corner: "Drawn & lith. by C. Inger".

Large photograph of St. Martin's Church, New Hope, PA, with crowd of people and the New Hope Cornet Band in front. Photographer unknown.

Photograph of exterior of St. Martin's Chapel at St. Charles Borromeo Seminary. Title devised by cataloger. Photographer unknown.

Photograph of sanctuary of St. Malachy's Church, Philadelphia, Pa.

Photograph of interior of St. Malachy's Church, Philadelphia, Pa. Title devised by cataloger.

Certificating authorizing F.X. Reuss a solicitor of the St. Joseph's Association, signed by D.J. Fitzgibbon, C.S.Sp., Director. Printed in bottom left corner: "Tobin Photo-Eng. Phila."

Lithograph of St. Joseph's Hospital, Lancaster, Pa. Designed by Edwin F. Durang, Architect. Lithographer's mark appears in bottom right corner.

Lithograph of architect's drawing of exterior of St. Joseph's Hospital in Philadelphia. Signed bottom left: "N. Lc. Lebrun, Archt. 1859". Signed bottom right: "P.S. Duval & Son lith. Phil."

Photograph of interior of Old St. Joseph's Church, Philadelphia, PA in 1885 before alterations. Photographer's signature appears in bottom right corner and reads: "Ign. F. Norshmann[?]"

Photograph of interior of St. Joseph Church, facing altar. Note on index card reads "Taken at Easter 188[7?]" Photographer unknown.

Photograph of courtyard and entrance to Old St. Joseph's Church, Philadelphia, Pa. Photographer unknown.

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".

Interior view of St. John the Evangelist Church, Philadelphia, looking toward the altar.

Photograph of interior of upper church of St. John the Evangelist, Philadelphia, Pa. Title devised by cataloger. Photographer unknown.

Exterior view of St. James Church, Philadelphia.

Interior view of St. James Church, Philadelphia, looking toward the altar.

Note inscribed on verso: "St. Gregory's new marble altar. Erected 1913. Consecrated by Rt. Rev. J. J. Mc[-----] Sept. 4, 1917. Rev. R [-] Hannagan, Rector." Title devised by cataloger.

Photograph of what appears to be the 8th grade boys of St. Gregory Parish, Philadelphia, Pa. The boys are holding diplomas. Rev. Joseph L. N. Wolfe, pastor of St. Gregory, is seated in the middle. Signed "by DiMarco Studio" in bottom right corner.…

Photograph of interior of St. Gabriel's Church, Philadelphia, Pa., prior to renovation. Title devised by cataloger. Photographer unknown.

Photograph of rear of the interior of St. Francis de Sales Church, Philadelphia, Pa., with balcony and organ. Title devised by cataloger. Photographer unknown.