Scope and Contents

Iron used by the Sisters of the Holy Cross and the Seven Dolours, Philadelphia, PA.

Access Note

Collection is open for research.

Scope and Contents From the Series:

Objects used during the celebration of Mass, including containers for Communion bread and wine, symbolic altar adornments, and bells.

Cloth altar dressings are found in series XI: Textiles.

Access Note

Collection is open for research.

Scope and Contents

Monstrances and luna holders of varying degrees of ornateness.

Access Note

Collection is open for research.

Scope and Contents

Includes commemorations of the 1926 International Eucharistic Congress in Chicago, IL; 1938 8th National Eucharistic Congress in New Orleans, LA; the 1941 International Eucharistic Congress in Minnesota; and the 1976 41st International Eucharistic Congress in Philadelphia, PA.

Access Note

Collection is open for research.

Scope and Contents

Includes commemorations of First Holy Communion, catechism, and confirmation.

Access Note

Collection is open for research.

Scope and Contents From the Series: Small personal religious items including badges, bookmarks, commemorative coins, devotional wallets, jewelry, medals, money clips, key rings, ribbons, pins, and travel accessories. Some items were used during prayer, while others mark religious identity or commemorate particular religious events or awards. Many objects are inscribed with "I am a Catholic; in case of an accident kindly notify a priest." Quite a few of the badges are handmade.Objects containing relics, including...

Access Note

Collection is open for research.