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    Kapaun's first mass [Image 12 of 12]

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    A formal black-and-white group photograph, likely from the early-to-mid 20th century, depicting what appears to be a First Communion or religious ceremony. The group includes children dressed in white, girls holding floral bouquets and wreaths, and adults including what appear to be two clergy members in clerical attire. The posed arrangement and formal dress suggest an official church occasion.

    PILSEN, KANSAS, UNITED STATES

    04.03.1940

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    Soldiers Magazine

    Father Emil Kapaun (center) poses for a picture with members of his congregation after celebrating his first mass as a priest at St. John Nepomucene Church in Pilsen, Kan., in 1940. Kapaun would go on to serve as a U.S. Army chaplain, both in World War II and the Korean War, where his selflessness and dedication would endear him to his fellow soldiers as a "soldier's chaplain." (Photo couresty the Rev. John Hotze)

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    Date Taken: 04.03.1940
    Date Posted: 04.04.2013 15:28
    Photo ID: 900621
    VIRIN: 130404-A-5261P-869
    Resolution: 560x389
    Size: 86.2 KB
    Location: PILSEN, KANSAS, US
    Web Views: 273
    Downloads: 18

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    The image shows a holy card or prayer card commemorating the ordination of Emil Joseph Kapaun as a Catholic priest on June 9, 1940, with his First Solemn Mass celebrated at the Church of St. John Nepomucene on June 20, 1940. The card is displayed behind glass alongside an oval-framed black-and-white photograph of what appears to be the Church of St. John Nepomucene. The name 'James' is handwritten in pencil at the top of the card, suggesting it was given to someone named James.
    The image shows a wooden shelf displaying religious items associated with Catholic First Communion or Eucharistic devotion. The central object is a white satin decorative pillow embroidered with a chalice, grapes, and wheat motifs, topped with a gold metallic wreath. Accompanying items include a framed image depicting the Lamb of God (Agnus Dei) with a cross and banner.
    A Catholic priest or clergyman in black clerical attire stands beside a display case containing liturgical vestments and religious artifacts. The display features a red chasuble with gold cross ornamentation, white alb with lace trim, and what appears to be a monstrance or reliquary. Partial text visible in the background reads 'PAUN' which may reference 'Kapaun,' suggesting this could be a memorial display related to Father Emil Kapaun.
    The interior of a Roman Catholic church featuring an ornate Gothic Revival style sanctuary with a prominent white altar and blue walls decorated with gold fleur-de-lis motifs. Three elaborately carved white reredos altars are visible, adorned with multiple religious statues, candles, and spires. The nave contains rows of dark wooden pews leading toward the sanctuary.
    A sepia-toned photograph showing a military or institutional chapel service with a large congregation seated in wooden pews. A speaker or chaplain stands at a pulpit at the front of the room, with an American flag visible to the left of the altar area. The overhead perspective reveals two sections of pews separated by a center aisle, filled predominantly with young men.
    This is a commemorative graphic honoring Chaplain (Captain) Emil J. Kapaun, a recipient of the Medal of Honor for his service during the Korean War. The image combines a formal military portrait photograph with a background battle scene and a depiction of the actual Medal of Honor. The design appears to be an official military or government tribute presentation.
    A black-and-white studio portrait photograph showing three people posed against a painted backdrop. The group consists of two older adults — a woman standing on the left and a man seated on the right — along with a younger man in a dark military-style uniform standing behind them. The formal composition and attire suggest this is a commemorative family portrait, likely from the 1940s.
    A black-and-white archival photograph showing a man and woman posing together outdoors beside a vintage automobile. The image appears to date from approximately the 1930s to early 1940s based on clothing styles and vehicle design. They are standing on bare dirt ground with trees visible in the background.
    A formal black-and-white portrait photograph of a male military officer in what appears to be a WWII-era U.S. Army uniform. He is wearing a garrison cap with a single silver bar insignia (indicating the rank of First Lieutenant) and a cross insignia on his collar, identifying him as a military chaplain. The subject is posed leaning forward with arms resting on a surface, facing the camera with a slight smile.
    A black-and-white archival photograph showing an informal outdoor baseball or softball game being played on a grass field beside a white clapboard building. A batter in dark trousers, white shirt, and light-colored hat is captured mid-swing, with spectators and other players visible in the background. The setting and clothing styles suggest a mid-20th century rural or small-town community gathering.
    A sepia-toned archival photograph showing a person wearing a beekeeping suit with a veiled hat, standing outdoors in front of a residential building. The image is heavily overexposed or double-exposed, giving the figure a translucent, ghostly appearance. A white picket fence gate and a large bird (possibly a pelican or heron) are visible in the background.
    A formal black-and-white group photograph, likely from the early-to-mid 20th century, depicting what appears to be a First Communion or religious ceremony. The group includes children dressed in white, girls holding floral bouquets and wreaths, and adults including what appear to be two clergy members in clerical attire. The posed arrangement and formal dress suggest an official church occasion.

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