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…
Broadside for a concert benefiting the Union Volunteer Refreshment Saloon and Hospital in Philadelphia, November 29, 1861. Badly damaged with pieces missing at top and bottom of broadside.
Photograph of the delegates to the Conference to Revise the Geneva Convention of 1864 relating to the treatment of wounded soldiers and sailors. Held in Geneva, Switzerland, 1906. Includes autographs of the delegates. Printed in bottom right corner:…
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:…
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".
Photograph of Cardinal Dougherty performing a cornerstone laying ceremony for an unknown building. Cornerstone is dated 1921 in photograph. Photographer unknown.
Photograph of laying of cornerstone of National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, Washington D.C. Adhered to verso of photograph is a leaflet regarding contributions to the shrine from bequests of wills. Date taken from verso. Title devised by…
Exterior view of Corpus Christi Church (Baltimore, MD). Note inscribed on verso reads: "Jenkins family may have been involved w/ this Baltimore church. Built: 1890. Memorial to Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Courtenay Jenkins. Photo taken ca. 1895."…
Correspondence between Cardinal Dougherty and Father Paul James Francis Wattson. Discusses the sisters of St. Simon's House collecting alms in Philadelphia.