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Religion

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 192 Collections and/or Records:

Prayer Shawl

 Item
Identifier: B002.16.0320.00006
Abstract

An ivory prayer shawl (tallit - Sephardic pronunciation, tallis - Ashkenazic pronunciation). The edge of each side has a pattern of gold and ivory stripes. The sides have tzitzit (fringes) hanging across the entire hem. The fringes serve to remind the Jewish people of the 613 commandments of the Torah. There is a solid ivory silk band with gold embroidery attarah (neck band) on the top edge. All four corners have a square with a hole in the center from which the tzizit hang.

Dates: early-mid 20th century

Pre-Columbian American Religions: book notes, 1943-1972

 File
Identifier: M020.02.0002.0125
Abstract

Fallis Rees' book notes and articles on the Americas. Fallis F. Rees (1897-1980) was an amateur archaeologist who spent many years studying the ancient civilizations of Egypt, Mesopotamia, and Africa, and the possibility of cross-communication between those civilizations and the cultures developing in the new world.

Dates: 1943-1972

Purple Torah Mantle

 Item
Identifier: B002.16.0318.00002
Abstract

A purple velvet cotton Torah mantle (cover). The mantle is trimmed with gold fringe, sequins, and gold trim. There is a white and gold design on the front. The design consists of a crown, two lions, Hebrew letters standing for ''the crown of the Torah,'' and the Ten Commandments in Hebrew.

Dates: early-mid 20th century

Records, 1989-2019

 Series
Identifier: B410.01
Abstract

Organizational Records for the Women's Interfaith Group Denver

Dates: 1989-2019

Religion - Activities Chapel Drama photo

 File
Identifier: U201.01.0095.0006
Abstract

Black and white prints from student chapel drama at the University of Denver.

Dates: 1793-2009

Religion - Activities Methodists Youth Conference photo, 1955-1957

 File
Identifier: U201.01.0095.0007
Abstract

Black and white prints relating to Methodist youth conferences at the University of Denver.

Dates: 1955-1957

Religion - Activities photo, 1952-1984

 File
Identifier: U201.01.0095.0004
Abstract

Black and white negatives, contact sheets, and prints related to religious activities at the University of Denver.

Dates: 1952-1984

Religion, other than Christianity, 1914-1963

 File
Identifier: M060.01.0003.0059
Scope and Contents From the Series:

This series contains research materials.

Dates: 1914-1963