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Start Over Repository Philadelphia Archdiocesan Historical Research Center Organization Catholic Philopatrian Literary Institute (Philadelphia, Pa.). Form Correspondence Year 1892

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Catholic Club of Philadelphia records, 1871-1923 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.8 linear feet (; 2 boxes)
Abstract:
The Catholic Club of Philadelphia, formerly the De Sales Institute of Philadelphia, was founded January 2, 1877. The Club offered wealthy men of a certain socioeconomic background cultural, intellectual, and social opportunities. This collection contains administrative records, including by-laws and reports, as well as general correspondence. Programs, souvenirs, and ephemera related to club-sponsored events and events sponsored by other local Catholic societies are also included. The collection also contains newspaper clippings, N.C.W.C. news releases from May- July 1923, and miscellaneous pamphlets, cards and circulars.

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