Harrison, Genevieve, 1896-1980

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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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There are two copies of this timeline which is taken from the end material of Where There Was Need (1965) by Sister Genevieve Harrison, OSB. It begins with the missionary voyage of St. Walburg from Britain to Germany and ends with the election of Mother Jean Marie Matern, OSB as prioress.

Scope and Contents This sub-series contains a document listing the Sisters who taught vacation schools in Erie, Colorado, along with which years they were present in the town. Unlike the lists in many other sub-series, this paper is a description of Sisters' living quarters during the summer of 1943 and 1944. Also included is an image of Sr. Vivian Ivantic, OSB; Sr. Jeanne Hegarty, OSB; and Marion Greely, St. Scholastica Church's caretaker, outside the parish during a 1989 archives trip to Colorado. A framed...

Scope and Contents This sub-series contains condensed histories and timelines of the Benedictine Sisters of Chicago. Some were prepared by the archivist, Sister Vivian Ivantic, OSB as research aids or at the request of community and school leadership. Others were prepared for Monastic Visitation packages or by the Development Office of the two sponsored high schools. The earliest chronology comes from the end material of the book-length community history, Where There Was Need,...

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There are 5 copies of this history. An note at the end regarding authorship reads: Sister Vivian Ivantic, OSB (beginning to 1979) revised and updated by Sister Mary Ann O'Ryan, OSB (1979-1985)

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This history is a continuation of earlier histories of the same name. It was prepared in December 1991 for the Monastic Visitation of 1992. It includes a calendar of events for the celebration of 125 years in Chicago and 100 years in Colorado.

Scope and Contents A handwritten note indicates that much of the information in this history comes from Where There Was Need (1965) by Sister Genevieve Harrison, OSB. It begins with Reverend Louis Fink, OSB asking Abbot Boniface Wimmer, OSB for Benedictine Sisters to staff the parish school at Saint Joseph Parish in Chicago, Illinois. Material added by Sister Vivian Ivantic, OSB runs up to June 1878 with the election of Sister Ann Sharp, OSB as prioress and the establishment of...

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This detailed timeline often icludes exact dates. It runs from Church decisions made in 1859 that created a combined contemplative and active life for Benedictine Sisters in North America. It runs up to the election of Mother Jean Marie Matern, OSB as prioress in 1965. It comes from the community history, Where There Was Need (1965).

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This sub-series contains many photos and several news clippings relating to vacation schools the Benedictine Sisters of Chicago taught in Minturn, Colorado, from the late 1930s to late 1970s. Most material was produced during the 1950s.

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A note included with the album states: The snapshots on the next three pages were taken at SS. Benedict and Scholastica on Orleans Street. A careful scrutiny of the pictures will show the entire yard or "garden enclose" as well as the tracks of the elevated train. There are photographs of community life, visits, work, and events like graduations and jubilees in Illinois and Colorado.