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Discover a fascinating piece of New York City religious history with this rare Lenten program booklet from St. Bartholomew's Church, dated 1941. This vintage ephemera offers a detailed glimpse into the spiritual life and community events of a prominent NYC institution during the early 1940s. The program features a striking black and white etching of the iconic church building by noted artist James Irza Arnold on its cover, making it a collectible item for art and architectural enthusiasts.
Inside, the booklet lists the parish clergy, including Rector Rev. Geo. Paull T. Sargent, and outlines Lenten prayers, services, and community forums. It includes schedules for Ash Wednesday, Wednesday and Thursday Evenings in Lent, and additional Holy Week services, detailing speakers and musical performances. Several pages feature black and white portraits of various esteemed Reverends and Bishops who participated in the Lenten events, such as Rev. Percy L. Urban and Bishop Henry St. George Tucker. This historical document provides rich content for researchers, collectors of religious ephemera, or those interested in the social and spiritual fabric of New York City during the World War II era.
This item is from the family estate of Tennessee Senator Estes Kefauver. Estes also ran for President and vice President with Stevenson against Nixon/Eisenhower. At one time there was a fire in part of his childhood home. So this item may have some soot staining, discoloration/staining, creasing, has wear around the edges, may have a musty odor from storage with normal estate wear. Please see pictures/scans for more details. We have a large amount of ephemera from the Kefauver estate listed and or will be listing.
Measures approximately 5.75 by 4 inches
1941 St Bartholomew's Church NYC Lent Program Booklet James Arnold Ephemera
$29.99
Inside, the booklet lists the parish clergy, including Rector Rev. Geo. Paull T. Sargent, and outlines Lenten prayers, services, and community forums. It includes schedules for Ash Wednesday, Wednesday and Thursday Evenings in Lent, and additional Holy Week services, detailing speakers and musical performances. Several pages feature black and white portraits of various esteemed Reverends and Bishops who participated in the Lenten events, such as Rev. Percy L. Urban and Bishop Henry St. George Tucker. This historical document provides rich content for researchers, collectors of religious ephemera, or those interested in the social and spiritual fabric of New York City during the World War II era.
This item is from the family estate of Tennessee Senator Estes Kefauver. Estes also ran for President and vice President with Stevenson against Nixon/Eisenhower. At one time there was a fire in part of his childhood home. So this item may have some soot staining, discoloration/staining, creasing, has wear around the edges, may have a musty odor from storage with normal estate wear. Please see pictures/scans for more details. We have a large amount of ephemera from the Kefauver estate listed and or will be listing.
Measures approximately 5.75 by 4 inches