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…
Group photograph of students of North American College in Rome with Bishop Kennedy, the rector. Note on verso reads: "Bishop Kennedy (Thomas F.), Rector of N. American College, Rome". Photographer's stamp appears in bottom right corner and reads "G.…
Group photograph of Msgr. Kelley with students and faculty of the North American College in Rome. Photographer's mark appears in lower right corner and reads: "G. Fel[ici]" (partially cut off). Title devised by cataloger.
Photograph of pilgrims from Philadelphia area in front of St. Peter's Basilica, Rome. List of individuals identified in photograph appears on verso. Also inscribed on verso: "Probably after Papal audience between 1926-1929". Photographer's stamp…
Portrait photograph of Cardinal Bisleti, Prefect of the Sacred Congregation of Seminaries and University Studies. Signed by G. Felici below bottom right corner of photograph. A note in Latin is inscribed under the photograph in ink.
Photograph of Cardinal Dougherty with other clergy, including James Mullin, Bishop Michael Crane, and Bishop John McCloskey. Taken in Rome at the time of his elevation to the Cardinalate in 1921. Photographer's stamp appears in bottom right corner of…
Autographed photograph of Pope Pius X. Photographer's stamp appears in bottom left corner of photograph. Note inscribed below photograph is in Latin and is translated into English, reading: "May God replenish with every blessing by beloved son Joseph…
Photograph album of what appears to be the occasion of Dennis Dougherty's consecration as Cardinal in Vatican City, Rome, 1921. Contains 11 pages with photographs of consecration ceremony and group photographs of Dougherty and other clergy. Title…
Photograph of the Alumni of the North American College, Rome, at the Vatican for a papal audience, June 13, 1909. It appears like the photograph was taken in front of the American College building. Center is Archbishop Kennedy (Phila.), Rector. Left…
Apostolic Benediction from Pope Pius X to Rev. Michael J. Crane in October 1903. Includes portrait of Pope Pius X and inscription signed by him. Inscription reads: "Most Holy Father. [Rev. Michael J. Crane] humbly prostrate at the feet of your…
Portrait photograph of Patrick Cardinal Hayes, Archbishop of New York. Note inscribed below photograph reads: "With a blessing Christ, P. Card. Hayes, Abp. N.Y. Epus [illegible]". Undated.
Full length portrait photograph of an unknow clergy. Inscription below photo reads: "To my dear Friend, rev. Dr. Wm. J. Lallou from a fellow student at C. U. of A. [i.e., Catholic University of America] wishing him all the blessings of the Holy…
Apostolic Benediction from Pope Pius XI to Rodman Wanamaker and family. Includes portrait of Pope Pius XI and inscription signed by him. Inscription reads: "Knowing the Kindness and courtesy of Mr. Rodman Wanamaker to His Em. the Cardinal Archbishop…
Photograph of participants in summer school at Appuldurcombe, Isle of Wight, England. Four individuals are identified: Canon Douglas, Alfred Booth, Dom Mocquereau, and Becket Gibbs. Photographer's mark appears on verso.
Photogravure of Archbishop Kenrick of St. Louis, MO (1847-1896). Printed below photograph: "Copyrighted 1889 by Gebbie & Co. From negative by D. Bendann. Gravure, Gebbie & Husson Co. Ltd."
Half portrait of Bishop James O'Connor seated. Note on verso indicates that this is a page from "The Illustrated History of the Catholic Church in the United States" (Vol. 2. Page 116) edited by Richard H. Clarke (1889). Printed below portrait…
Photograph of the Annual Convention of the Catholic Total Abstinence Union of America at the Pennsylvania Hotel in New York City. Photographer's mark appears in bottom right corner.
Group photograph of Augustinian Fathers at Villanova College, summer 1867. Individuals are identified by name at the bottom of the photograph. A note inscribed in the bottom right corner reads: "N.B. All marked with a cross are dead at this writing.…
Portrait photograph of Archbishop James Wood of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. Printed below portrait: "Phototype, F. Gutekunst, Philadelphia. Copyright secured."
Portrait photograph of Archbishop Prendergast (seated). Note inscribed below photograph reads "Yours faithfully in Christ, E. F. Prendergast, Abp. of Phila." Photographer's mark appears in bottom right corner.
Portrait photograph of Rev. Patrick Rafferty (hand-painted). Photograph is dated 1887. Photographer's mark appears below portrait. Additional notes on verso.
Portrait photograph of Msgr. Thomas John Capel, mounted on heavy cardboard. Title taken from verso. Photographer's mark appears below photo and on verso.
Portrait photograph of Archbishop Prendergast (seated). Note on verso reads: "Most Rev. Edmond Francis Prendergast, cons. [i.e., consecrated] Feb 24, 1897. Archbishop of Philadelphia May 27, 1911. Died Feb 26, 1918." Title taken from verso.…
Portrait photograph of Bishop John Joseph McCort, seated. Photographer's mark appears in bottom right corner of portrait and on verso. McCort served as the Bishop of Altoona, Pennsylvania.
Portrait photograph of Bishop Francesco Satolli. Clothing details have been hand-painted with white paint. Photographer's mark appears toward bottom right of portrait; stamp appears to bottom left of portrait.
Photograph portrait of William Power (possibly William Patrick Power, first rector of Pittsburgh Catholic College). Photographer's mark appears in bottom right corner.
Photograph portrait of Archbishop Sebastian Martinelli, apostolic delagate to the U.S. and titular archbishop of Ephesus. Signed and copyrighted by F. Gutekunst in bottom right quandrant of portrait. Title taken from verso.
Portrait photograph of Bishop John W. Shanahan, first Bishop of Harrisburg, Pa. Printed in bottom left corner of photograph: "Copyrighted 1889 by H.B.H." Signed "Hansbury, Phila." in bottom right corner.
Portrait photograph of Pietro Fumasoni Biondi, Apostolic Delegate. Title devised by cataloger. Note below photograph is in Italian and is dated 7 April 1924. Inscribed to bottom right of photograph: "Harris & Ewing".
Photograph of students in boats at St. Charles College (Sulpician Preparatory Seminary), Ellicott City, MD. Printed below title: "Jas. F. Hughes, Photo., 84 Patterson Ave., Baltimore."
Photograph of students at St. Charles College (Sulpician Preparatory Seminary), Ellicott City, MD. Printed below title: "Jas. F. Hughes, Photo., 84 Patterson Ave., Baltimore."
Photograph of students at St. Charles College (Sulpician Preparatory Seminary), Ellicott City, MD. Printed below title: "Jas. F. Hughes, Photo., 84 Patterson Ave., Baltimore."
Photograph of the grounds of St. Charles College (Sulpician Preparatory Seminary), Ellicott City, MD. Printed below title: "Jas. F. Hughes, Photo., 84 Patterson Ave., Baltimore."
Photograph of students in boats at St. Charles College (Sulpician Preparatory Seminary), Ellicott City, MD. Printed below title: "Jas. F. Hughes, Photo., 84 Patterson Ave., Baltimore."