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Faith-based housing initiatives, New Orleans, Louisiana: [Work on new ...

Photographer: David Valdez--HUD Photo Creation Date: 3/16/2008 Faith-based housing initiatives, New Orleans, Louisiana: [Work on new home for Rachelle Taylor, carried out via the Jericho Road Episcopal Housing... More

Tumacacori national historical park - Mission storeroom

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Tumacacori national historical park - Mission storeroom

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Tumacacori national historical park - Mission storeroom

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Melhok ki (ocotillo house), O'odham dwelling

Melhok ki (ocotillo house), O'odham dwelling with hanging gourds and grinding stones

El Camino de las Misiones, Ysleta, Socorro, San Elizario Vicinity, San...

Significance: The mission churches at Ysleta and Socorro and the church at San Elizario near El Paso represent remnants of an elaborate system of Spanish Indian missions, colonial villages and forts erected in ... More

Philip II letter, 1578 Dec. 2.

ALS, written in Madrid, to Pedro Moya de Contreras, Archbishop of Mexico. Philip II complains to the Archbishop of Mexico City about his practice of appointing monolingual priests to Indian benefices. Philip ha... More

Vida, virtvdes y milagros del nvevo Apostol del Pirv el Vereable P.F. ...

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Algonquian Language - The Holy Bible, [Title page]

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Remnants of a fresco showing Jesus on the Cross at Mission Nuestra Sen...

Title, date, and keywords based on information provided by the photographer. This stone church was dedicated in 1755 and appears much as it did over two centuries ago. It stands as the oldest unrestored stone c... More

La Purisima Mission, Lompoc, California

Mission La Purisima Concepción is one of 21 Spanish missions in California built as religious and military outposts by Spanish Catholics of the Franciscan Order between 1769 and 1823. Title, date, and keywords ... More

Joseph Johnson diary - Public domain document scan of drawing

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Thomas Jefferson, June 21, 1790, Estimated Costs of Proposed United St...

Estimated Costs of Proposed United States Diplomatic Missions

Letter from Julius O. Beardslee, Mico Institution, [Kingston, Jamaica]...

Julius O. Beardslee writes to Amos A. Phelps that some medicine, suspected to be intended for one of the students, was sent to the institution by mistake. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Letter from Benjamin Blydenburg Wisner, [Boston, Massachusetts], to Am...

Benjamin Blydenburg Wisner writes to Amos A. Phelps regarding a notice that "the Reverend Mr. Smith, a missionary of the American Board, attached to the Mediteranean mission; & who in company with the Rev Holy ... More

Letter from Elizur Wright, New York, to Amos Augustus Phelps, 1834 Jun...

Elizur Wright Jr. writes to Amos A. Phelps regarding a draft to be honored by him from Mr. Gren. He writes that James Temple a "col. missionary from Liberia has just left my office. He goes beyond Brown in his ... More

Letter from John R. Dodge, Groton, Mass., to Amos Augustus Phelps, 23 ...

John R. Dodge writes to Amos A. Phelps about the benefit of having missionaries in Africa in relation to the antislavery cause. For example, missionaries can instruct African chiefs, who are rumored to trade th... More

Letter from John R. Dodge, Groton, Mass., to Amos Augustus Phelps, 23 ...

John R. Dodge writes to Amos A. Phelps about the benefit of having missionaries in Africa in relation to the antislavery cause. For example, missionaries can instruct African chiefs, who are rumored to trade th... More

Letter from John R. Dodge, Groton, Mass., to Amos Augustus Phelps, 23 ...

John R. Dodge writes to Amos A. Phelps about the benefit of having missionaries in Africa in relation to the antislavery cause. For example, missionaries can instruct African chiefs, who are rumored to trade th... More

Letter from John R. Dodge, Groton, Mass., to Amos Augustus Phelps, 23 ...

John R. Dodge writes to Amos A. Phelps about the benefit of having missionaries in Africa in relation to the antislavery cause. For example, missionaries can instruct African chiefs, who are rumored to trade th... More

Letter from Luke Ainsworth Spofford, Yarmouth, to Amos Augustus Phelps...

In this letter to Amos A. Phelps, Luke Ainsworth Spofford asks whether Phelps has sent delegation to the World’s Anti-Slavery Convention, naming Spofford as a missionary to Jamaica. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Letter from Charles stewart Renshaw, Cleveland, to Amos Augustus Phelp...

In this letter to Amos A. Phelps, Richard Stewart Renshaw talks about his travel to West and how he ended up in Ohio. He discusses plans for the circular on which the letter is written. (The circular asks for s... More

Letter from Reuben Whitcomb, Jr, [Cambridge, Massachusetts], to Amos A...

Reuben Whitcomb Jr. writes to Amos A. Phelps about availability of maintaining a Mission in the West Indies. He writes that "if Slavery in our land is so great an evil as it is thought to be, if the emancipated... More

Letter from Reuben Whitcomb, Jr, [Cambridge, Massachusetts], to Amos A...

Reuben Whitcomb Jr. writes to Amos A. Phelps enclosing $26.50 for the Jamaica Mission and $10 for the Union Missionary Society. He inquires about the numbers of the Reporter and asks if the Union Missionary Soc... More

Letter from Reuben Whitcomb, Jr, [Cambridge, Massachusetts], to Amos A...

Reuben Whitcomb Jr. writes to Amos A. Phelps enclosing $26.50 for the Jamaica Mission and $10 for the Union Missionary Society. He inquires about the numbers of the Reporter and asks if the Union Missionary Soc... More

Letter from Charles stewart Renshaw. Philada, to Amos Augustus Phelps,...

In this letter to Amos A. Phelps, Richard Stewart Renshaw writes that he is heading to Baltimore next morning in order to sail to Jamaica. He talks about funding, and requests that Phelps forward to him any fut... More

Letter from Charles stewart Renshaw, St Andrews, to Amos Augustus Phel...

In this letter to Amos A. Phelps, Richard Stewart Renshaw reports on the state of affairs in Jamaica. He talks about the chapel that is being built and some financial matters. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Letter from shadrach Scholes, Fall River, to Amos Augustus Phelps, Feb...

In this letter to Amos A. Phelps, Shadrach Scholes says he is enclosing the $2.75 collected from various persons, plus the $20 contributed by himself, for Jamaica Mission. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Letter from Reuben Whitcomb, Jr, [Cambridge, Massachusetts], to Amos A...

Reuben Whitcomb Jr. writes to Amos A. Phelps requesting he write back on the $25 raised for mission work. He asks Phelps "Will you please write us what your expectations were on this subject and also any facts ... More

Letter from A.F. Williams, Farmington, [Connecticut], to Amos Augustus...

A.F. Williams writes to Amos A. Phelps inquiring about a new society Phelps' is forming. He writes, "I learned from a mutual friend..that you was taking measures to form a new Mis Society-disconnected with Slav... More

Letter from Marshall L. Scudder, Boston, [Massachusetts], to Amos Augu...

Facsimile of a letter written by Marshall L. Scudder on behalf of the West Indian Mission Committee to unknown persons regarding a circular on behalf of the West Indian Mission, "a part that was only intended f... More

Letter from H.G.O. White, [Taunton, Massachusetts], to Amos Augustus P...

H.G.O. White writes to Amos A. Phelps requesting information on the issue of slavery. He writes "we should do what in our power lies to find the most eficient [sic] way & means to efect [sic] that object. The c... More

Meeting in behalf of the American board of commissioners for foreign m...

Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 58, Folder 25.

Letter from Jonathan Smith Green, Makawao, East Maui, to Amos Augustus...

JIn this letter, Jonathan S. Green gives Amos A. Phelps a summary of another larger document that he has arranged to be delivered to Phelps. He says the missionaries in Hawaii “exceedingly regret” Phelps’s crit... More

Letter from Samuel Wolcott, Longmeadow, [Massachusetts], to Amos Augus...

Samuel Wolcott writes to Amos A. Phelps regarding confidential information with newly organized churches and missions in the Mediterranean. He includes extracts from the report of the annual meetting of the Cou... More

Letter from Charles stewart Renshaw, Philadelphia, to Amos Augustus Ph...

In this letter to Amos A. Phelps, Richard Stewart Renshaw discusses the state of affairs with respect to the mission in Jamaica. He also discusses his own financial problems, and asks for help and advice from P... More

Missionary map of the Hawaiian or Sandwich Islands, from the latest an...

Relief shown by hachures. "Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1846, in the Clerk's Office of the District Court for the Southern District of New York." Shows 20 principal missionary stations and ... More

Letter from Luther Wiswall, Brooks, [Maine], to Amos Augustus Phelps, ...

Luther Wiswall writes to Amos A. Phelps about the Missionary meeting in which Wiswall won't be able to attend. He writes that his church "cannot do a great deal for missions. They are reviewing what is contribu... More

Letter from Charles stewart Renshaw, Philadelphia, to Amos Augustus Ph...

In this letter to Amos A. Phelps, Richard Stewart Renshaw discusses the state of affairs with respect to the mission in Jamaica. He also discusses his own financial problems, and asks for help and advice from P... More

Letter from Jonathan Smith Green, Makawao, East Maui, to Amos Augustus...

JIn this letter, Jonathan S. Green gives Amos A. Phelps a summary of another larger document that he has arranged to be delivered to Phelps. He says the missionaries in Hawaii “exceedingly regret” Phelps’s crit... More

Letter from James W. C. Pennington, Parish of Metcalfe, Ja[maica], to ...

In this letter to Amos A. Phelps, James W. C. Pennington reports on the progress being made at "Eliot Station" in Jamaica. He talks about the new chapel being built, which is “greatly in need of assistance.” He... More

Letter from Luther Wiswall, Brooks, [Maine], to Amos Augustus Phelps, ...

Luther Wiswall writes to Amos A. Phelps about the Missionary meeting in which Wiswall won't be able to attend. He writes that his church "cannot do a great deal for missions. They are reviewing what is contribu... More

Letter from James W. C. Pennington, Parish of Metcalfe, Ja[maica], to ...

In this letter to Amos A. Phelps, James W. C. Pennington reports on the progress being made at "Eliot Station" in Jamaica. He talks about the new chapel being built, which is “greatly in need of assistance.” He... More

Letter from Samuel Wolcott, Longmeadow, [Massachusetts], to Amos Augus...

Samuel Wolcott writes to Amos A. Phelps regarding confidential information with newly organized churches and missions in the Mediterranean. He includes extracts from the report of the annual meetting of the Cou... More

Letter from Samuel Wolcott, Longmeadow, [Massachusetts], to Amos Augus...

Samuel Wolcott writes to Amos A. Phelps regarding confidential information with newly organized churches and missions in the Mediterranean. He includes extracts from the report of the annual meetting of the Cou... More

Letter from E.C. Winchester, Bristol, [Connecticut], to Amos Augustus ...

E.C. Winchester writes to Amos A. Phelps regarding the list of names of the members of the Bible convention and his approval of the work he is doing with the Bible Missions. He writes, "My whole heart is with y... More

Letter from Charles stewart Renshaw, Philadelphia, to Amos Augustus Ph...

In this letter to Amos A. Phelps, Richard Stewart Renshaw discusses the state of affairs with respect to the mission in Jamaica. He also discusses his own financial problems, and asks for help and advice from P... More

Letter from Charles stewart Renshaw, Philadelphia, to Amos Augustus Ph...

In this letter to Amos A. Phelps, Richard Stewart Renshaw discusses the state of affairs with respect to the mission in Jamaica. He also discusses his own financial problems, and asks for help and advice from P... More

Letter from Charles stewart Renshaw, Philadelphia, to Amos Augustus Ph...

In this letter to Amos A. Phelps, Richard Stewart Renshaw discusses the state of affairs with respect to the mission in Jamaica. He also discusses his own financial problems, and asks for help and advice from P... More

Letter from Jonathan Smith Green, Makawao, East Maui, to Amos Augustus...

JIn this letter, Jonathan S. Green gives Amos A. Phelps a summary of another larger document that he has arranged to be delivered to Phelps. He says the missionaries in Hawaii “exceedingly regret” Phelps’s crit... More

Letter from Charles stewart Renshaw, Philadelphia, to Amos Augustus Ph...

In this letter to Amos A. Phelps, Richard Stewart Renshaw discusses the state of affairs with respect to the mission in Jamaica. He also discusses his own financial problems, and asks for help and advice from P... More

Letter from James Morris Whiton, Boston, [Massachusetts], to Amos Augu...

James Morris Whiton writes to Amos A. Phelps suggesting the uniting of the West Indian Mission and the Union Missionary Society due to poor funding. He writes, "I see no way to prevent our drying up, unless by ... More

Letter from James W. C. Pennington, Parish of Metcalfe, Ja[maica], to ...

In this letter to Amos A. Phelps, James W. C. Pennington reports on the progress being made at "Eliot Station" in Jamaica. He talks about the new chapel being built, which is “greatly in need of assistance.” He... More

Letter from Luther Wiswall, Brooks, [Maine], to Amos Augustus Phelps, ...

Luther Wiswall writes to Amos A. Phelps about the Missionary meeting in which Wiswall won't be able to attend. He writes that his church "cannot do a great deal for missions. They are reviewing what is contribu... More

Letter from Samuel Wolcott, Longmeadow, [Massachusetts], to Amos Augus...

Samuel Wolcott writes to Amos A. Phelps regarding confidential information with newly organized churches and missions in the Mediterranean. He includes extracts from the report of the annual meetting of the Cou... More

Letter from Jonathan Smith Green, Makawao, East Maui, to Amos Augustus...

JIn this letter, Jonathan S. Green gives Amos A. Phelps a summary of another larger document that he has arranged to be delivered to Phelps. He says the missionaries in Hawaii “exceedingly regret” Phelps’s crit... More

Letter from Samuel Wolcott, Longmeadow, [Massachusetts], to Amos Augus...

Samuel Wolcott writes to Amos A. Phelps regarding a deferment of him visiting New York City. He writes about suggestions he has for Phelps' use of Wolcott's correspondence on foreign missions. He explains that ... More

Letter from William Lloyd Garrison, Boston, [Mass.], to Samuel Joseph ...

Letter from Charles stewart Renshaw, Philadelphia, to Amos Augustus Ph...

In this letter to Amos A. Phelps, Richard Stewart Renshaw discusses the state of affairs with respect to the mission in Jamaica. He also discusses his own financial problems, and asks for help and advice from P... More

Letter from Luther Wiswall, Brooks, [Maine], to Amos Augustus Phelps, ...

Luther Wiswall writes to Amos A. Phelps about the Missionary meeting in which Wiswall won't be able to attend. He writes that his church "cannot do a great deal for missions. They are reviewing what is contribu... More

Letter from Charles stewart Renshaw, Philadelphia, to Amos Augustus Ph...

In this letter to Amos A. Phelps, Richard Stewart Renshaw discusses the state of affairs with respect to the mission in Jamaica. He also discusses his own financial problems, and asks for help and advice from P... More

Letter from Julius O. Beardslee, Kingston, [Jamaica], to Amos Augustus...

Julius O. Beardslee writes to Amos A. Phelps and Hiram A. Graves regarding the parcel of papers that he is forwarding. He invites Phelps and Graves to visit him in Jamaica. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Letter from Julius O. Beardslee, Kingston, [Jamaica], to Amos Augustus...

Julius O. Beardslee writes to Amos A. Phelps about the letters which came for Phelps after his departure. Breadslee says that “[a]ll moves on about as usual” at the institution, and reports on its state of the ... More

Letter from William Whithorne, [Jamaica], to Amos Augustus Phelps, 184...

William Whitehorn writes to Amos A. Phelps wishing him a safe homeward journey. He mentions that he sent a note to Mr. Renshaw. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Letter from Julius O. Beardslee, Mico Institution, [Kingston, Jamaica]...

Julius O. Beardslee writes to Amos A. Phelps that he is unable to assist Phelps on the following Sabbath, and expresses his sympathy for Phelps who is suffering from illness. He says he is sending two letters a... More

Letter from Julius O. Beardslee, Kingston, [Jamaica], to Amos Augustus...

Julius O. Beardslee writes to Amos A. Phelps and Hiram A. Graves regarding the parcel of papers that he is forwarding. He invites Phelps and Graves to visit him in Jamaica. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Letter from Lewis Tappan, New York, to Amos Augustus Phelps, 1847 Janu...

In this letter to Amos A. Phelps, Lewis Tappan talks about Phelps’s planned return from Haiti, and the payment made for his article. He then discusses matters related to the mission in Jamaica and the trouble h... More

Letter from Julius O. Beardslee, Mico Institution, [Kingston, Jamaica]...

Julius O. Beardslee writes to Amos A. Phelps that he procured the map of Jamaica as Phelps asked. He says he cannot send Kingston Papers to Phelps but will forward a few issues that he obtained, including the o... More

Letter from Julius O. Beardslee, Mico Institution, [Kingston, Jamaica]...

Julius O. Beardslee writes to Amos A. Phelps that Phelps can visit Kingston whenever he wishes, and that Mr. Graves decided not to go to New Orleans. He asks Phelps to send a word to Mrs. Edwards about the clot... More

Letter from George Whipple, New York, to Amos Augustus Phelps, 1847 Fe...

George Whipple writes to Amos A. Phelps regarding missionary matters in Jamaica. He writes, "You know well the importance of managing its affairs in such a manner as to secure the favor of God, and deserve the ... More

Letter from William H. Evarts, Brainerd, to Amos Augustus Phelps, Marc...

William Evarts writes to Amos A. Phelps that he will send over some milk and medicine in the evening. He plans to go to Spanish Town soon and wishes that he will meet Phelps there in the association meeting. Co... More

Letter from Julius O. Beardslee, Mico Institution, [Kingston, Jamaica]...

Julius O. Beardslee writes to Amos A. Phelps that he is unable to assist Phelps on the following Sabbath, and expresses his sympathy for Phelps who is suffering from illness. He says he is sending two letters a... More

Letter from Julius O. Beardslee, Mico Institution, [Kingston, Jamaica]...

Julius O. Beardslee writes to Amos A. Phelps that he is unable to assist Phelps on the following Sabbath, and expresses his sympathy for Phelps who is suffering from illness. He says he is sending two letters a... More

Letter from Julius O. Beardslee, Mico Institution, [Kingston, Jamaica]...

Julius O. Beardslee writes to Amos A. Phelps that he wishes Phelps would visit Kingston sometime. He then talks about his plans to put his horse to good use. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Letter from Julius O. Beardslee, Mico Institution, [Kingston, Jamaica]...

Julius O. Beardslee writes to Amos A. Phelps that he is unable to assist Phelps on the following Sabbath, and expresses his sympathy for Phelps who is suffering from illness. He says he is sending two letters a... More

Letter from William Whithorne, [Jamaica], to Amos Augustus Phelps, 184...

William Whithorne writes to Amos A. Phelps intending to call at Mico today. He has questions regarding the prospect of "sailing homewards." Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Letter from George Whipple, New York, to Amos Augustus Phelps, 1847 Fe...

George Whipple writes Amos A. Phelps regarding missionary matters in Jamaica. He writes, "I was just preparing an article on the Ja Mission and should have been glad to have made a short editorial from your let... More

Celeberr.us P. Antonius Vieyra Soc. Jesu Lusit. Vljssipon

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[Group of 4 Stereograph Views of California Missions]

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Mission Dolores / Lith. & publ. by Quirot & Co., corner California and...

Pictorial lettersheet shows view of mission; with attached blank leaf. Baird, California pictorial letter sheets, no. 173. Accession box no. DLC/PP-2011:179.14

map from "India and the Hindoos; being a popular view of the geography...

This image has been taken from scan 000027 from "India and the Hindoos; being a popular view of the geography, history, ... and religion of that ancient people; with an account of Christian Missions among them"... More

AZ_Calabazas_SanCayetanodeCalabazas_02 - National Parks Gallery

Illustration of Calabazas in 1853. Public domain image of 17th-18th-century architecture, palace, castle, historical city building, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

The Cavalla Messenger, Vol. 5, #3

[French naval expedition to the Indo-Chinese archipelago: Catholic mis...

Illus. in: Frank Leslie's illustrated newspaper, 1856 April 26, p. 341.

The Cavalla Messenger, Vol. 5, #10

[Design drawing for stained glass window with text "Patron Saint of th...

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The Cavalla Messenger, Vol. 5, #15

[Group of 4 Stereograph Views of California Missions]

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California. Old Spanish "Mission San José," Alameda County

The albumen silver print is a photographic printing process that was widely used in the 19th century. It involves coating paper support with a mixture of egg whites and salt, which creates a glossy surface to h... More

Chapel, Boston Massachusetts - Boston pictorial archive

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Teaching Italian girl to read - Public domain portrait print

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Missionary's room, Boston Massachusetts

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Reception room, Boston Massachusetts

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Activities in the North End Mission chapel

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Evening prayer, Boston Massachusetts

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North End Mission, interior - Boston pictorial archive

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Assistant matron's room, Boston Massachusetts

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Matron's room, Boston Massachusetts

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Ironing room, Boston Massachusetts

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map from "[Indian Missions in Guiana. [With illustrations.]]"

This image has been taken from scan 000561 from "[Indian Missions in Guiana. [With illustrations.]]". The title and subject terms of this image have been generated from tags, created by users of the British Lib... More