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A series of six engravings depicting scenes in the life of a Roman Catholic bishop, including his blessing of holy oil (top right), a procession of holy oil (top left) , his encouragement of a parish (middle right), his visit to his diocese (middle left), a parishioner kissing his hand (bottom left), and the public display of his body after death (bottom right).

A series of six engravings depicting scenes in the life of a Roman Catholic bishop, including his blessing of holy oil (top right), a procession of holy oil (top left) , his encouragement of a parish (middle right), his visit to his diocese (middle left), a parishioner kissing his hand (bottom left), and the public display of his body after death (bottom right).

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A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, apologizing for sending her letter late, describing how busy they have been as Christmas approaches, mentioning that they will be going to Holguin for the District Conference and that she would like to do some Christmas shopping there and speak to the Bishop about the clinic, urging them not to be concerned about the clinic finances as they have had many donations and are doing well, describing their plans for the church and clinic for Christmas including putting on a program and destributing small gifts, sharing about their family plans for

A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, apologizing for sending her letter late, describing how busy they have been as Christmas approaches, mentioning that they will be going to Holguin for the District Conference and that she would like to do some Christmas shopping there and speak to the Bishop about the clinic, urging them not to be concerned about the clinic finances as they have had many donations and are doing well, describing their plans for the church and clinic for Christmas including putting on a program and destributing small gifts, sharing about their family plans for

A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, giving them details on ship schedules, telling them about the family's trip to Havana for the conference, including how Steed fared, describing where they stayed at the Student Hostel with Imogene Elswick, sharing details of some of the sessions they attended, providing updates on the various appointment changes, describing some of the shoping and liesure activities they took part in, giving updates on Steed's development, and sharing news of how her pregnancy is going.

A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, giving them details on ship schedules, telling them about the family's trip to Havana for the conference, including how Steed fared, describing where they stayed at the Student Hostel with Imogene Elswick, sharing details of some of the sessions they attended, providing updates on the various appointment changes, describing some of the shoping and liesure activities they took part in, giving updates on Steed's development, and sharing news of how her pregnancy is going.

A letter from Lois to her mother, Elsie, describing the process of reading through all of their delayed mail, discussing how life in Mayari is returning to normal and everyone is taking advantage of being able to travel freely and safely to visit, mentioning that Marta Gomez is back to help in the clinic and with the children once the baby comes, sharing that Morrell wrote to his mother and suggested that she come visit when the baby is born and that if Elsie could come as well that would be welcome, sending her condolences at the news of Bishop Branscomb's death, reporting that the

A letter from Lois to her mother, Elsie, describing the process of reading through all of their delayed mail, discussing how life in Mayari is returning to normal and everyone is taking advantage of being able to travel freely and safely to visit, mentioning that Marta Gomez is back to help in the clinic and with the children once the baby comes, sharing that Morrell wrote to his mother and suggested that she come visit when the baby is born and that if Elsie could come as well that would be welcome, sending her condolences at the news of Bishop Branscomb's death, reporting that the

A woodcut depicting Martin Luther, in the garb of an Augustinian monk, debating a gathering of Catholic clergy members, including the Pope, a cardinal, a bishop, and a monk. This woodcut appears on the title page of a popular anonymous account of Luther's debate before the Diet of Worms in 1521.

A woodcut depicting Martin Luther, in the garb of an Augustinian monk, debating a gathering of Catholic clergy members, including the Pope, a cardinal, a bishop, and a monk. This woodcut appears on the title page of a popular anonymous account of Luther's debate before the Diet of Worms in 1521.

A letter from Bishop Martin Benson to George Whitefield reminding Whitefield of promises made concerning his conduct when Whitefield was ordained by the Bishop.

A letter from Bishop Martin Benson to George Whitefield reminding Whitefield of promises made concerning his conduct when Whitefield was ordained by the Bishop.

A woodcut depicting a bishop ordinating a group of priests. The bishop sits on a riased dias, an attendant beside him, as the men waiting to be ordained kneel before him. The scene is flanked by ornamental scroll work featuring pelicans and snails. This woodcut is reused throughout the work.

A woodcut depicting a bishop ordinating a group of priests. The bishop sits on a riased dias, an attendant beside him, as the men waiting to be ordained kneel before him. The scene is flanked by ornamental scroll work featuring pelicans and snails. This woodcut is reused throughout the work.

A woodcut depicting the ordination of priests. A bishop sits, flanked by attendatns, holds out a chalice and plate to a kneeling priest. The scene is flanked by a pair of decorative tiles. The woodcut is reused throughout the work.

A woodcut depicting the ordination of priests. A bishop sits, flanked by attendatns, holds out a chalice and plate to a kneeling priest. The scene is flanked by a pair of decorative tiles. The woodcut is reused throughout the work.

A woodcut depicting the ordination of sub-deacons. A bishop sits on a dias offering a chalice to an ordinee as the bishop's assistants bring forward additional vessels used in the ordination process. The scene is flanked by a pair of cherubs standing atop eagles and holding bags of snakes. This woodcut is reused throughout the work.

A woodcut depicting the ordination of sub-deacons. A bishop sits on a dias offering a chalice to an ordinee as the bishop's assistants bring forward additional vessels used in the ordination process. The scene is flanked by a pair of cherubs standing atop eagles and holding bags of snakes. This woodcut is reused throughout the work.

An engraving depicting the martyrdom of Phocas, the Bishop of Sinope. The image shows Phocas being tossed into a large, boiling bath (left) while a soldier (right) directs an old man's attention to the event. In the background a steaming lime kiln can be seen (right).

An engraving depicting the martyrdom of Phocas, the Bishop of Sinope. The image shows Phocas being tossed into a large, boiling bath (left) while a soldier (right) directs an old man's attention to the event. In the background a steaming lime kiln can be seen (right).

A cartes-de-visite photograph of Robert Paine taken in Nashville, Tennessee.

A cartes-de-visite photograph of Robert Paine taken in Nashville, Tennessee.

An engraving depicting the martyrdom of Saint Polycarp. The image shows Polycarp sitting on a blazing fire with eyes turned towards heaven as a man stabs him with a sword.

An engraving depicting the martyrdom of Saint Polycarp. The image shows Polycarp sitting on a blazing fire with eyes turned towards heaven as a man stabs him with a sword.

A woodcut depicting the pope, bisops, and cardinals dining at the Lateran Palace. The pope sits at his own table, with cardinals on his right, and bishops on his left. The scene is flanked by ornamental scroll work featuring masks. The woodcut is reused throughout the work.

A woodcut depicting the pope, bisops, and cardinals dining at the Lateran Palace. The pope sits at his own table, with cardinals on his right, and bishops on his left. The scene is flanked by ornamental scroll work featuring masks. The woodcut is reused throughout the work.

A woodcut depicting the pope travelling with a retinue of bishops. The pope rides a horse with attendents holding a canopy above his head while four bishops ride before him. The scene is flanked by ornamental scroll work featuring cherubs. The woodcut is reused throughout the work.

A woodcut depicting the pope travelling with a retinue of bishops. The pope rides a horse with attendents holding a canopy above his head while four bishops ride before him. The scene is flanked by ornamental scroll work featuring cherubs. The woodcut is reused throughout the work.

Summary: The proceedings of the Quarto-Centenial Conference of the African Methodist Episcopal Church of South Carolina which was held in Charleston, South Carolina, on May 15-17, 1889.

Summary: The proceedings of the Quarto-Centenial Conference of the African Methodist Episcopal Church of South Carolina which was held in Charleston, South Carolina, on May 15-17, 1889.

A woodcut depicting the public expulsion of penitents from the community of the church on Ash Wednesday. The penitents, wearing hair shirts and carrying candles, are led out of the church by a bishop and his retinue. The scene is flanked by a pair of cherubs supporting fruit trees. The woodcut is reused throughout the work.

A woodcut depicting the public expulsion of penitents from the community of the church on Ash Wednesday. The penitents, wearing hair shirts and carrying candles, are led out of the church by a bishop and his retinue. The scene is flanked by a pair of cherubs supporting fruit trees. The woodcut is reused throughout the work.

A woodcut depicting funeral rites performed upon the death of a bishop. The body of the deceased bishop is laid on an ornate bier while five presiding bishops stand at each corner of the bier and at the head, offering prayers. The scene is flanked by a pair of cherubs holding rings and kneeling atop helmets. The woodcut is reused throughout the work.

A woodcut depicting funeral rites performed upon the death of a bishop. The body of the deceased bishop is laid on an ornate bier while five presiding bishops stand at each corner of the bier and at the head, offering prayers. The scene is flanked by a pair of cherubs holding rings and kneeling atop helmets. The woodcut is reused throughout the work.