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Box 15

 Container

Contains 4 Results:

Display crucifixes, 1940, undated, bulk: 1926–1968

 File — Multiple Containers
Scope and Contents

Include crucifixes distributed by the Sacred Heart Auto League, Abbeye Maria Laach, Crusade for the Holy Land, Catholic Guild for the Blind, Holy Ghost Missions of Washington, DC, St. Ignatius School, and Society of the Divine Savior of Salvatorian Center, WI. Some also feature depictions of the Stations of the Cross. Includes a "crucifix fish" (gafftopsail catfish) skull.

Access Note

Collection is open for research.

Dates: 1940, undated; Majority of material found within 1926–1968

Pendant crucifixes, undated

 File — Multiple Containers
Scope and Contents

Many include inscriptions of "I am a Catholic; in case of an accident kindly notify a priest." One inscribed "Concilium Oecumenicum Vaticanum II" (Second Vatican Council). Includes crucifixes from the National Shrine of the Little Flower (St. Therese) in Chicago, IL, the Shrine of the Little Flower (St. Therese) in Royal Oak, MI, and St. Anne de Beaupré.

Access Note

Collection is open for research.

Dates: undated

Angels, undated

 File — Multiple Containers
Scope and Contents From the Series:

Statues, sculptures, bas-reliefs, plaques, triptychs, paintings, Christmas ornaments, and other decorative art media featuring Catholic imagery. The art depicts angels, the Holy Family (Jesus, Mary, and Joseph), saints, and blessings or prayers.

Access Note

Collection is open for research.

Dates: undated

Holy Family (Jesus, Joseph, Mary), undated

 File — Multiple Containers
Scope and Contents From the Series:

Statues, sculptures, bas-reliefs, plaques, triptychs, paintings, Christmas ornaments, and other decorative art media featuring Catholic imagery. The art depicts angels, the Holy Family (Jesus, Mary, and Joseph), saints, and blessings or prayers.

Access Note

Collection is open for research.

Dates: undated