Seminary Collection

Rude Gargoyle
Gargoyle on a medieval seminary (now a girls school) at Tours, France : masons often amused themselves by cutting such subjects on respectable buildings

MOUNT HOLYOKE, c1850. Mount Holyoke Seminary at South Hadley, Massachusetts, the first womens college in the United States. Steel engraving, c1850

John Wycliffe
3585900 John Wycliffe; (add.info.: Portrait of John Wycliffe (1320-1384) an English scholastic philosopher, theologian, Biblical translator, reformer, and seminary professor at Oxford University

John Wycliffe
3585896 John Wycliffe; (add.info.: Portrait of John Wycliffe (1320-1384) an English scholastic philosopher, theologian, Biblical translator, reformer, and seminary professor at Oxford University

John Wycliffe
3585899 John Wycliffe; (add.info.: Portrait of John Wycliffe (1320-1384) an English scholastic philosopher, theologian, Biblical translator, reformer, and seminary professor at Oxford University

View of the city of Tobolsk from the bell tower of the Church of the Transfiguration..., 1912
View of the city of Tobolsk from the bell tower of the Church of the Transfiguration at the spiritual seminary, 1912.

Irkutsk Teachers' Seminary, 1904-1914. Creator: Unknown
Irkutsk Teachers' Seminary, 1904-1914. National Library of Russia

Padre Giovanni addressing the people in front of the Jesuits College, Naples... 1860. Creator: Unknown
Padre Giovanni addressing the people in front of the Jesuits College, Naples - from a sketch by our special artist, Frank Vizetelly, 1860

Learning to map the Parish, Gammon Theological Seminary, 1922. Creator: Unknown
Learning to map the Parish, Gammon Theological Seminary, 1922

Miss Gorham's Seminary, 1820/29. Creator: Unknown
Miss Gorham's Seminary, 1820/29

Students of the Propaganda College - Rome, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Students of the Propaganda College - Rome, 1850. Young men training to be Roman Catholic priests. From "Illustrated London News", 1850

The Diocesan Training College, Winchester, opened...by the Bishop of Winchester, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The Diocesan Training College, Winchester, opened...by the Bishop of Winchester, 1862. This college...stands on the slope of a hill

A building inside the complex of the Casa Madre of the Salesians in Valdocco Turin Valdocco, Casa Madre dei Salesiani. Date of Photograph:1900

The Mother House of the Salesians in Valdocco Turin. Date of Photograph:1900

The infirmary of the Pontificio Pio XI Seminary, Assisi Assisi Seminary Revival styles, Nineteenth century, 19th century, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1930 ca

View of Fiesole during the procession of Corpus Domini. The seminary and Church of San Francesco are in the background. Fiesole. Date of Photograph:1890 ca

Corpus Domini procession in Fiesole, the Seminary in the background Fiesole. Date of Photograph:1890 ca

Vintage Cars in front of the San Carlos and San Ambrosio Seminary, La Habana Vieja, Havana, La Habana Province, Cuba

Maulbronn Monastery, Maulbronn, Karlsruhe, Baden-WAorttemberg, Germany

Morristown Seminary for Young Ladies, Morristown, New Jersey, USA. Date: circa 1905

St Joseph's College - Roman Catholic seminary and school
The East Front of St Joseph's College, a former Roman Catholic seminary and boarding school in Up Holland, Lancashire, England. Date: circa 1910s

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La Vicaria, 1870 (oil on canvas)
IND113217 La Vicaria, 1870 (oil on canvas) by Fortuny y Carbo (Fortuny i Marsal), Mariano Jose Maria Bernardo (1838-74); Museo de Arte Moderno, Madrid, Spain; Index Fototeca

Attempted assault on the Archbishopric of Reggio, priests and seminarians reject the attackers from the roof
2815032 Attempted assault on the Archbishopric of Reggio, priests and seminarians reject the attackers from the roof (colour litho) by Beltrame

WW1 poster, Le Secours de Guerre (relief agency for war victims), showing a gendarme, soldiers and civilians near the Ancien Seminaire St Sulpice, the premises of the agency in Paris. Date: 1916

Quebec, 1740 (engraving)
3058238 Quebec, 1740 (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Courtyard of the Archepiscopal Seminary of Milan, 1570. Designed by the architect Giuseppe Meda. Cortile del Seminario in Milano. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Giarre Jr

Elevation of the choir of Milan Cathedral, 14th century
Elevation of the choir of Milan Cathedral, Gothic church built from 1386 by architects Simone da Orsenigo and Nicolas de Bonaventure. Duomo di Milano

St Joseph Juniorate, Jersey - Recreation Room
Young men play chess in the recreation and meeting room at the St Joseph Juniorate (seminary) at St Helier, Jersey Date: circa 1912

Ancient Iron and Bronze Work (engraving)
2812340 Ancient Iron and Bronze Work (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ancient Iron and Bronze Work)

Statue of Bishop Alves Martins, Viseu, Central Portugal
Statue of Antonio Alves Martins (1808-1882), Portuguese bishop, professor, journalist and politician, Viseu, Central Portugal

Wycliffe explains his thoughts before the Archbishop
John Wycliffe (circa 1320s 1384) -an English scholastic philosopher, theologian, biblical translator, reformer, priest, and a seminary professor at the University of Oxford

Views in Quebec (engraving)
962065 Views in Quebec (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Views in Quebec. Illustration for The World Its Cities and Peoples by Robert Brown (Cassell)

Extracts from the Diary of Samuel Willowmere, who with Jacob Porteous visits the Zuyder Zee (colour litho)
1040063 Extracts from the Diary of Samuel Willowmere, who with Jacob Porteous visits the Zuyder Zee (colour litho) by Browne

Cardinal Lavigerie Lying in State (b / w photo)
1047801 Cardinal Lavigerie Lying in State (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cardinal Lavigerie Lying in State)

The parlour of the seminary (colour litho)
3622219 The parlour of the seminary (colour litho) by Leloir, Maurice (1853-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: The parlour of the seminary. Le parloir du seminaire)

The Last War, an assault with 2000 soldiers of a small seminary and a church in Brittany for... (colour litho)
2814977 The Last War, an assault with 2000 soldiers of a small seminary and a church in Brittany for... (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The last war)

Illustration for Pickwick Papers (colour litho)
667522 Illustration for Pickwick Papers (colour litho) by Browne, Hablot Knight (Phiz) (1815-92) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Seminary for Young Ladies)

Jerusalem, Saint-Anne, Seminary (b / w photo)
5214342 Jerusalem, Saint-Anne, Seminary (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jerusalem, Saint-Anne, Seminary)

Carlsruhe (engraving)
3653881 Carlsruhe (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Carlsruhe. Illustration for The Imperial Gazetteer, A General Dictionary of Geography (Blackie)

Richmond Seminary, Staten Island, N. Y. 1847-48. Creator: Frances Flora Bond Palmer
Richmond Seminary, Staten Island, N.Y. 1847-48

Scene 10, from Jack the Giant Killer, Scenes for a Toy Theater, 1870-90

Santiago de Compostela, Spain - El Seminario (The Seminary) - general view. Date: circa 1910s

Laval University Buildings, City of Quebec, Canada, c1900. Creator: Unknown
Laval University Buildings, City of Quebec, Canada, c1900. The Camille-Roy Building of the Se minaire de Que bec (top right)

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"Exploring the Rich History of Seminaries: From Rude Gargoyles to Women's Education" Step back in time and discover the captivating world of seminaries, where knowledge and tradition intertwine. In this enchanting journey, we encounter a variety of seminaries that have left an indelible mark on history. Let us begin with Mount Holyoke Seminary at South Hadley, Massachusetts - a groundbreaking institution that paved the way for women's education in the United States. Captured beautifully in a steel engraving from c1850, it stands as a testament to progress and empowerment. Moving across states, we find ourselves at Morristown Seminary for Young Ladies. Here, young minds were nurtured and cultivated into strong individuals ready to conquer the world. The echoes of their laughter still resonate within these hallowed halls. Next on our itinerary is St Joseph's College - a Roman Catholic seminary and school that has shaped countless lives through faith-based education. Its walls hold stories of devotion and spiritual growth that continue to inspire generations. But our exploration doesn't stop there; we venture further east to Ashmore Theological Seminary in Shantou, China. This beacon of knowledge served as a bridge between cultures, fostering understanding and enlightenment amidst diverse perspectives. As we travel through time, vintage cars line up outside San Carlos and San Ambrosio Seminary in La Habana Vieja – an architectural marvel steeped in history. These grand vehicles serve as reminders of eras gone by while emphasizing the enduring presence of institutions like these throughout centuries. Our journey concludes at Maulbronn Monastery nestled in Karlsruhe, Baden-Württemberg, Germany – an awe-inspiring structure exuding tranquility amidst its ancient walls. It reminds us how seminaries have not only been centers of learning but also sanctuaries for contemplation throughout history. Finally, let us not forget La Vicaria, a captivating oil painting from 1870.