Anti Catholicism Collection

GERMANY: KULTURKAMPF, 1875. Pope Pius IX moving his game piece, the encyclical Quod nunquam, against Otto von Bismarcks anti-clerical moves on the chessboard of Kulturkampf. German cartoon, 1875

A group of Cristeros gathered for secret devotions, c. 1926 (b / w photo)
STC375637 A group of Cristeros gathered for secret devotions, c.1926 (b/w photo) by Casasola, Agustin Victor (1874-1938); Private Collection; (add.info.: from The Wind that Swept Mexico)

NEW YORK GANG WAR, 1857. Battle between the Bowery Boys and the Dead Rabbits, two New York gangs, at the corner of Elizabeth and Bayard Streets, 4 July 1857

Expelled from London, from a history of the peregrinations of the Syon Nuns
DON269979 Expelled from London, from a history of the peregrinations of the Syon Nuns, compiled in Lisbon in the early 17th century (vellum) by Portuguese School

NAST: STATE AID CARTOON. The American River Ganges : one of Thomas Nasts vitriolic cartoon comments, 1871, on the question of state aid to parochial schools

CARTOON: IRISH IMMIGRANTS, 1873. The Public Schools. American cartoon suggesting that the newly arrived Irish do not trust the public (therefore not Catholic) schools. Cartoon, 1873

ANTI-CATHOLIC CARTOON, 1889. An American cartoon by Louis Dalrymple expressing the belief that Roman Catholic parents must choose between sending their children to parochial schools or

ANTI-CATHOLIC CARTOON, 1873. The Unseen Signal of the Jesuits. A priest hearing the confession of a government official secretly telegraphs the state secrets thus revealed to Rome

CARTOON: PAROCHIAL SCHOOLS, 1870. Sectarian Bitterness, the result of government
CARTOON: PAROCHIAL SCHOOLS, 1870. " Sectarian Bitterness, " the result of government funds directed towards parochial schools. Detail of a cartoon by Thomas Nast, 1870

The Emperor complimenting King Henry, The defeat of the Scots Army, The Demolishing
XJF274331 The Emperor complimenting King Henry, The defeat of the Scots Army, The Demolishing of Popish Monasteries, The Emperor complimenting King Henry, The Defeat of the Scot Army

Rebellion, the effect of monasteries; Somervilles haste to kill the Queen; The
XJF105701 Rebellion, the effect of monasteries; Somervilles haste to kill the Queen; The Spanish Ambassadors thrust out of England; Torn papers blown into the ship

ANTI-MONASTIC WOODCUT. A peasant breaks in upon a monk seeking his daughter. Woodcut, c1523

PROTESTANT REFORMATION. Antichrist Enthroned With Roman Clerics as Advisors: German woodcut, 1548, by Matthias Gerung (1500?-1569)

TITUS OATES (1649-1705). English imposter and fabricator of the imaginary Popish Plot. Etching, English, 18th century

HENRY FRANCIS BOWERS (1837-1911). Founder of the American Protective Association. Photographed c1894

LEO XIII: CARTOON, 1878. Pope Leo XIII - A Physiognomical Study : American cartoon by Joseph Keppler, 1878

PHILADELPHIA NATIVIST RIOT. An anti-Catholic Native American mob, wearing tall beaver hats, battling the state militia in a riot in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1844. Contemporary lithograph

NAST: STATE AID CARTOON. The American River Ganges. One of Thomas Nasts vitriolic cartoon comments, 1871, on the question of state aid to parochial schools

PAPAL-INFALLIBILITY CARTOON. An American cartoon of 1870 by Thomas Nast satirizing Pope Pius IX and the dogma of papal infallibility promulgated at the First Vatican Council of 1869-1870

PAPAL INFALLIBILITY CARTOON by Thomas Nast, 1874

ANTI-CATHOLIC MOB, 1844. An anti-Catholic Native American mob, wearing tall beaver hats, battling the state militia in Philadelphia in 1844. Contemporary lithograph

PROTESTANT VERSUS CATHOLIC. A Protestant cleric, left, preaching Gods word, and a Catholic priest preaching what the Pope dictates. Wood engraving after a German pamphlet by Hans Sachs, c1520s

NEW YORK GANG WAR, 1857. View from the Dead Rabbit barricade in Bayard Street as the Rabbits battled the Bowery Boys on 4 July 1857 in New Yorks Sixth Ward

NY GANGS: BOWERY BOY, 1857. A member of the New York gang, the Bowery Boys: American wood engraving, 1857

CHURCH / STATE CARTOON, 1870. One of Thomas Nasts vitriolic comments on the separation between Church (i. e)
CHURCH/STATE CARTOON, 1870. One of Thomas Nasts vitriolic comments on the separation between Church (i.e. the Roman Catholic church) and State: wood engraving, 1870

FOXE: BOOK OF MARTYRS. A dagger is thrown at a Catholic priest while he preaches against the Protestant King Edward VI and in favor of Bishop Edmund Bonner at Saint Pauls Cross in 1553

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"Unveiling the Dark Shadows: A Glimpse into Anti-Catholicism" In this captivating collection of historical snapshots, we are transported to a time when anti-Catholic sentiments ran deep and manifested in various forms. The black and white photograph from 1926 reveals a clandestine gathering of Cristeros, devout individuals forced to practice their faith in secret due to oppressive measures. Traveling back further in time, we witness Germany's Kulturkampf of 1875, symbolized by Pope Pius IX moving his game piece on the chessboard of power through the encyclical Quod nunquam. This struggle between church and state highlights an era marked by tension and conflict. Across the Atlantic Ocean, New York City becomes a battleground for rival gangs in 1857. The Bowery Boys clash with the Dead Rabbits at Elizabeth and Bayard Streets, as depicted vividly in a wood engraving from an American newspaper. Amidst this chaos, religious affiliations become entangled with violence. Moving forward to Mexico's turbulent history, we encounter Leon Toral being questioned by police after assassinating Alvaro Obregon in 1928. The monochrome image captures the aftermath of political strife intertwined with religious animosity that plagued Mexican society during this period. The execution of the Pro brothers on November 23rd, 1927 is another haunting scene etched into our memory through a black and white photograph from Mexico City. These events serve as stark reminders of how anti-Catholic sentiment can escalate into acts of brutality against those who dare challenge prevailing ideologies. Shifting gears slightly towards London's Syon Nuns expelled from their home city - these women faced persecution simply for practicing their Catholic faith openly. Their plight serves as yet another example highlighting how intolerance can drive people away from their homes and communities. Political cartoons also played a significant role in perpetuating anti-Catholic sentiments throughout history.