Holy Trinity [First Communion]

Holy Trinity [First Communion]

Hoffman, Peter B.

The front steps of Holy Trinity Church in what appears to be first communion. There are five rows of children and 2 priests standing on steps. The bottom step shows 4 young girls and 4 young boys holding bouquets of flowers and they are all wearing white. All the girls in the photograph are wearing white dress with veils on their heads. The second row above them shows young boys in dark colored suits. The next two rows above them show all girls wearing white dresses and veils. The row above them features two priests in dark vestments and a young girls wearing white standing in between them, holding a banner that is connected to a stick. Behind the entire group are the front doors of the church.

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The Center for Dubuque History, Loras College, 1450 Alta Vista Street, Dubuque, Iowa 52001

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Reilly, Sydney

Peter B. Hoffman Photograph Collection

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This record is part of the Peter B. Hoffman Photograph Collection held by The Center for Dubuque History at Loras College, Dubuque, Iowa.