Guenther, Perpetua, 1899-1975

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This sub-series is primarily comprised of lists of Sisters who taught vacation schools in Alamosa, Colorado. The Benedictine Sisters of Chicago had a large presence in the town, especially earlier in the 20th century. A pamphlet about the history of the Sacred Heart Church, a copy of some pages from "Our Community," and an Archives Newsletter are also included.

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This sub-series contains a couple papers with information concerning the Benedictine Sisters of Chicago's vacation schools in Calcite, Colorado. Sisters began teaching in the town in the mid-1920s, but had left by the end of the decade. Also included is a special edition of the Canon City Daily Record from 1962 celebrating the municipality's centennial.

Scope and Contents The Benedictine Sisters of Chicago ran two vacation schools in Dolores, Colorado. The first was taught by Sr. Maurus Becker, OSB, and Sr. Anthony Hrusovsky, OSB, who had to drive 40 miles to the town; the second by Sr. Perpetua Guenther, OSB, but the year of this session is unknown. It may have been in 1936, as one photograph suggests. Two more images are included: one of Sr. Anthony Hrusovsky, OSB, a priest, and their pupils, along with a more recent picture of Our Lady of Victory...

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This sub-series details the four Sisters who taught a vacation school in Mancos, Colorado, during the summer of 1942, and a prank they played on St. Rita Church's priest, Fr. Lane. An image of the Sisters outside of the parish is the only other item included.

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This sub-series lists 1936 as the only year Sisters taught a vacation school in McPhee, Colorado, and no wonder. Sr. Constance Matern, OSB, and Sr. Perpetua Guenther, OSB, would have to drive 60 miles to and from the town each day. An image of six pupils standing on the deck of a building in McPhee is also included.

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This sub-series is relatively slim considering the Benedictine Sisters of Chicago spent over half the 20th century teaching vacation schools in Salida, Colorado. Beyond a list of Sisters who ran the town's summer schools of religion, the only material included is a page from "Our Community" that briefly mentions Salida and a map highlighting the town's location.