| Photo Id# |
AAF-0819 |
| Title |
[Archbishop John J. Mitty blessing the remains of Father Damien, the leper priest] [graphic] |
| Date |
[1936 Feb. 11] |
| Description |
1 photographic print : b&w ; 7 x 9 in. |
| Location |
Folder: S.F. Portraits-Damien, Father (Leper Priest)
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| Reproduction Rights |
Permission to use this image must be obtained from the San Francisco History Center, San Francisco Public Library.
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| Notes |
Newscopy: "ACME NEWSPICTURES. SAN FRANCISCO BUREAU. SF11219. SAN FRANCISCO HONORS REMAINS OF 'LEPER MARTYR'--The remains of Father Damien, 'Leper Martyr of Molokai'--en route from Molokai Island, Hawaii, to enshrinement in Belgium -- were tendered special honors in San Francisco by civic, religious and other groups. Photo shows Archbishop John J. Mitty of San rancisco conducting services when the casket will remain in state in San Francisco several days before proceeding eastward. Father Damien died in 1889 after devoting his life to lepers on Molokai Island. (BUREAUS) 2-11-36." |
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"ACME Photos." |
| Subject |
San Francisco (Calif.) -- Photographs.
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Portrait photographs.
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Damien, Father, Saint, 1840-1889.
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| Series |
San Francisco Historical Photograph Collection
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| Source |
Acme Newspictures (New York, N.Y.)
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