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Sanctuary of Our Sorrowful Mother - Portland, Oregon

Negative of a photographic postcard showing a white marble sculpture at the National Sanctuary of Our Sorrowful Mother at the Grotto in Portland, Oregon. The statue depicts Saint Joseph and the baby Jesus. Handwriting on negative reads, "Sanctuary of our Sorrowful Mother. Portland, Oregon. Christian 11-402."

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Sanctuary of Our Sorrowful Mother - Portland, Oregon

Negative of a photographic postcard showing a garden at the National Sanctuary of Our Sorrowful Mother at the Grotto in Portland, Oregon. The letters "OSM" are spelled out with plants in the middle of the garden. Handwriting on negative reads, "Sanctuary of our Sorrowful Mother - Portland, Ore. Christian 11-404."

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Father A. M. Griffin, superior of The Grotto

Three-quarters portrait of a man, the Rev. A. M. Griffin, superior of the Sanctuary of Our Sorrowful Mother (The Grotto) in Portland. He is seated on a bench and is wearing glasses and a cassock. The text “Father AM Griffin” is written on the negative and is visible on the left side of the image.

Nuns at The Grotto, Portland

Full-length portrait of six unidentified nuns at the National Sanctuary of Our Sorrowful Mother (The Grotto) in Portland. They are standing in a row in front of the grotto, a cave carved from the surrounding cliff face.

Cave at The Grotto, Portland

Photograph, taken from the side, showing the cave at the National Sanctuary of Our Sorrowful Mother (The Grotto) in Portland, as well as the steps and benches in front of the cave. Two statues are visible inside the cave, standing on pillars of rock. The statue at left is a marble replica of Michaelangelo’s Pietà, depicting Mary holding the body of Jesus. At right is a statue of an angel raising a torch. Also see image No. 371N5606. The text “Grotto” is written on the negative and is faintly visible on the left side of the image.

Outdoor service at The Grotto, Portland

Photograph showing an outdoor service at the National Sanctuary of Our Sorrowful Mother (The Grotto) in Portland. The photograph was taken from the aisle near the back of the seating for the congregation. In the foreground are the congregants, seated on benches. In the distance at center is the grotto, a cave carved from the surrounding cliff face. Clergy are conducting the service at the altar at the base of the grotto. The number 35 is written on the negative and is visible in the upper right corner of the image. This photograph is probably related to image No. 371N5610.

Cave at The Grotto, Portland

Photograph, taken from the front, showing the cave at the National Sanctuary of Our Sorrowful Mother (The Grotto) in Portland. Inside the cave, standing on pillars of rock, are three statues. The statue at center is a marble replica of Michaelangelo's Pietà, depicting Mary holding the body of Jesus. On either side is a statue of an angel raising a torch. Also see image No. 371N5607. The text “Grotto” is written on the negative.

Outdoor service at The Grotto, Portland

Photograph showing an outdoor service at the National Sanctuary of Our Sorrowful Mother (The Grotto) in Portland. The photograph was taken from above and behind the congregation. In the foreground are the congregants, seated on benches. In the distance at center is the grotto, a cave carved from the surrounding cliff face. Clergy are conducting the service at the altar at the base of the grotto. The number 34 is written on the negative and is visible in the upper right corner of the image. This photograph is probably related to image No. 371N5608.

Unidentified clergyman at The Grotto, Portland

Full-length portrait of an unidentified clergyman standing behind the stone fence in front of the cave at the National Sanctuary of Our Sorrowful Mother (The Grotto) in Portland. See related image No. 377N0185. Image note: Photograph quality is poor due to extensive deterioration of the negative.

Group portrait of clergymen at The Grotto

Group portrait of nine unidentified clergymen standing next to the base of the Christus statue at the Sanctuary of Our Sorrowful Mother (The Grotto) in Portland. The man in the center of the front row may be the Rev. A. M. Mayer, rector of the sanctuary. The number 2 is written on the negative and is visible in the upper right corner of the image.

Unidentified clergyman at The Grotto, Portland

Full-length portrait of an unidentified clergyman standing behind the stone fence in front of the cave at the National Sanctuary of Our Sorrowful Mother (The Grotto) in Portland. See related image No. 377N0142. Image note: Photograph quality is poor due to extensive deterioration of the negative.

Father Mayer

Portrait of a man, probably Father A. M. Mayer, seated outdoors on a bench. Mayer established the Sanctuary of Our Sorrowful Mother (The Grotto) in Portland and served as rector. The text “Fr Mayer” is written on the negative and is visible on the left side of the image.

Service at Marian Congress

Photograph of three unidentified clergymen climbing the steps to an open-air altar at the Sanctuary of Our Sorrowful Mother (The Grotto) in Portland during the Marian Congress, held August 12-15, 1934. The man in the center is probably Cardinal Alexis Henri Marie Lépicier, who traveled to Portland from Rome for the congress. The Marian Congress in Portland was the first to be held in the United States. The number 8 is written on the negative and is visible in the upper right corner of the image.

Catholic service at Marian Congress

Photograph of clergy conducting a service at an open-air altar at the Sanctuary of Our Sorrowful Mother (The Grotto) in Portland during the Marian Congress, held August 12-15, 1934. The photograph may have been taken on Tuesday, August 14, during a high pontifical mass said by the Right Rev. Thomas Meier, coadjutor abbot of St. Benedict’s abbey, Mount Tabor. Meier may be the man seated at center. Also see image Nos. 371N4220 and 371N4241. Image note: The number 13 is written on the negative and is visible in the upper right corner of the image.

Clergy attending night service at Marian Congress

Photograph of four unidentified clergymen watching a nighttime service or ceremony at the Sanctuary of Our Sorrowful Mother (The Grotto) in Portland during the Marian Congress, held August 12-15, 1934. They are seated on the platform of an open-air altar built at The Grotto for the proceedings. The Marian Congress in Portland was the first to be held in the United States. The number 41 is written on the negative and is visible in the upper right corner of the image.

Marian Congress canopy and altar

Photograph of the canopy and altar constructed at the Sanctuary of Our Sorrowful Mother (The Grotto) in Portland for the Marian Congress, which was held from August 12-15, 1934. The Marian Congress in Portland was the first to be held in the United States. The number 4 is written on the negative and is visible in the upper right corner of the image.

The Right Rev. Thomas Meier at Marian Congress altar

Photograph of the Right Rev. Thomas Meier saying a pontifical high mass on Tuesday, August 14, 1934, during the Marian Congress. The congress was held in Portland from August 12-15, 1934. The clergy around Meier are unidentified. A cropped version of this photograph was published on Page 3 of the Oregon Journal on Wednesday, August 15, 1934. The photograph was published under the headline “New Abbot Says First Pontifical High Mass at Sanctuary.” The photograph had the following caption: “Unusual photograph taken at the open air altar of the Sanctuary of Our Sorrowful Mother [The Grotto] on Tuesday, when the new blessed abbot of St. Benedicts [sic] abbey, Mount Angel, the Right Rev. Thomas Meier, O. S. B., was saying his first pontifical high mass. He is shown here before the altar. He pontificated in his full pastoral robes by the special permission of the Most Rev. Edward D. Howard, archbishop of Portland in Oregon. Without this permission the abbot may not use all of his regalia outside his own domain, which are the abbey grounds.” Image note: The number 17 is written on the negative and is visible in the upper right corner of the image.

Musicians performing at Marian Congress?

Photograph of a group of singers and instrumentalists performing outdoors, possibly at an open-air Catholic service during the Marian Congress. The congress was held from August 12-15, 1934, at the Sanctuary of Our Sorrowful Mother (The Grotto) in Portland. The number 23 is written on the negative and is visible in the upper right corner of the image.

Cardinal Alexis Henri Marie Lépicier giving radio address at The Grotto

Photograph of Cardinal Alexis Henri Marie Lépicier speaking at the Sanctuary of Our Sorrowful Mother (The Grotto) in Portland on Monday, August 13, 1934. His address was part of the Marian Congress held at The Grotto from August 12 to August 15, 1934. A cropped version of this photograph and image No. 371N4251 were published on Page 1 of the Oregon Journal on Monday, August 13, 1934. The photographs were published under the headline “Local Sanctuary Grounds Mecca for Catholics.” This photograph had the following caption information: “His Eminence Alexis Henry [sic] M. Cardinal Lepicier, O.S.M. of Rome, making an international radio address today at the Grotto through the microphone of KOIN-The Journal. The program was given to the world by the Columbia Broadcasting system, being transmitted to Europe by short wave.” The photographs accompanied a story headlined “Clean Film War Lauded By Cardinal.” Image note: The number 26 is written on the negative and is visible in the upper right corner of the image.

Sanctuary of Our Sorrowful Mother, the Grotto

A statue of Saint Joseph holding an infant Jesus at the National Sanctuary of our Sorrowful Mother (The Grotto) in Portland. The statue has been places on top of rocks, with a bench and stairs in front. Two relief carvings have been placed into the rocks at either side of the statue (negative 2 of 8).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Father John Wheeler at the Sanctuary of Our Sorrowful Mother

Father John Wheeler stands in front of the cave at the National Sanctuary of Our Sorrowful Mother (The Grotto) in Portland. Inside the cave, standing on pillars of rock, are three statues. The statue at center is a marble replica of Michaelangelo's Pietà, depicting Mary holding the body of Jesus. On either side is a statue of an angel raising a torch (negative 1 of 6).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Catholic service at Marian Congress

Photograph of unidentified clergy conducting an open-air service at the Sanctuary of Our Sorrowful Mother (The Grotto) in Portland during the Marian Congress, held August 12-15, 1934. The man standing and speaking at left may be Cardinal Alexis Henri Marie Lépicier, who traveled to Portland from Rome for the congress. The number 52 is written on the negative and is visible in the upper right corner of the image. Also see image Nos. 371N4231, 371N4240, and 371N4253.

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