Guide Book to the Crypt and Sub-Basement of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, Washington, D.C.
1931 guide book with floor plan, history, and photographs of the crypt level.
Bernard A. McKenna
December 8, 1931
Courtesy of the Catholic University Archives, National Shrine Collection
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Laborer posing with stone
Unidentified laborer posing with the foundation stone in situ, during the construction of the crypt church. Note that the date inscribed in Latin on the stone follows the Roman calendar; it reads “eight days prior to the first of October,” which translates to September 23.
December 15, 1923
Courtesy of the Catholic University Archives, National Shrine Collection
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Latin
Sexton & Sons Truck
McKenna and Shahan, center, posing in front of the foundation stone, which is on the back of the Sexton & Sons truck. James Sexton was the donor of the stone.
Salve Regina Press – August 1, 1924
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Salve Regina
August 1, 1924
Courtesy of the Catholic University Archives, Thomas J. Shahan papers
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English
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Center spread
Center spread of September 23 1920 program
Salve Regina
September 23, 1920
Courtesy of the Catholic University Archives, National Shrine Collection
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English, Latin
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Cardinal James Gibbons
Cardinal Gibbons (1834-1921) at the foundation stone laying ceremony for the National Shrine on September 23, 1920.
September 23, 1920
Courtesy of the Catholic University Archives, National Shrine Collection
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1920