Category Archives: Daily Journal

The Polish Surnames in My Family Tree

Posted on July 15, 2007 by Steve

In grade school I always enjoyed the day that came every year when our teachers would ask what our mothers’ maiden names were. My mother’s maiden surname – Niedziałkowski – always got everyone’s attention because it was so unusual. My … Continue reading →

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Jesus Blessing the Children

Posted on July 15, 2007 by Steve

Eight stained glass windows in the Roman Catholic Church of St. Vincent de Paul in Albany, New York depict events in the life of Jesus Christ. The sixth portrays Jesus Blessing the Children. Continue reading →

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The Wedding at Cana

Posted on July 14, 2007 by Steve

Eight stained glass windows in the Roman Catholic Church of St. Vincent de Paul in Albany, New York depict events in the life of Jesus Christ. The fifth portrays The Wedding at Cana. Continue reading →

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Finding the Child Jesus in the Temple

Posted on July 13, 2007 by Steve

Eight stained glass windows in the Roman Catholic Church of St. Vincent de Paul in Albany, New York depict events in the life of Jesus Christ. The fourth portrays Finding the Child Jesus in the Temple. Continue reading →

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The Presentation of Jesus at the Temple

Posted on July 12, 2007 by Steve

Eight stained glass windows in the Roman Catholic Church of St. Vincent de Paul in Albany, New York depict events in the life of Jesus Christ. The third portrays the Presentation of Jesus at the Temple. Continue reading →

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The Nativity

Posted on July 11, 2007 by Steve

Eight stained glass windows in the Roman Catholic Church of St. Vincent de Paul in Albany, New York depict events in the life of Jesus Christ, the second of which portrays the Nativity. The Nativity SOURCE: The Nativity. Stained Glass Window in … Continue reading →

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The Annunciation

Posted on July 10, 2007 by Steve

The Roman Catholic Church of St. Vincent de Paul in Albany, New York is home to a number of stained glass windows imported from Munich, Germany. Eight of these windows depict events in the life of Christ. The first portrays the Annunciation as described in the Gospel of Luke. Continue reading →

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The Church of Saint Vincent de Paul in Albany, New York

Posted on July 9, 2007 by Steve

Today, I visited the Church of Saint Vincent de Paul in order to take some photos. The church has been extensively remodeled since I was last here. Continue reading →

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Photos of the Vincentian Institute in Albany, New York

Posted on July 8, 2007 by Steve

Back on May 2, 2007, I wrote about the Vincentian Institute in Albany, New York for the Carnival of Genealogy. I’ve received some interesting comments on that post from former students who are apparently eager to share their experiences at … Continue reading →

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A Day at the New York State Library

Posted on July 7, 2007 by Steve

I spent Friday at the New York State Library. Most of the stacks at the New York State Library are closed and require a wait of up to an hour before the requested books, microfilm, or other materials are retrieved. … Continue reading →

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