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Holtz, Gertrude, 1897-1985

 Person

Dates

  • Usage: 1927 - 1985

Parallel Names

  • Holtz, Hilda Sophia, 1897-1927

Occupations

  • Benedictine nuns
    • Note: Entered Novitiate: 1927-01-04, First Vows: 1928-01-05, Perpetual Vows: 1931-08-16

Places

Found in 5 Collections and/or Records:

Alamosa, Colo., 1937 - 1991

 Sub-Series — Box OSBCHI-C-100-1, Folder: 3
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: 1937 - 1991

Gunnison, Colo.

 Sub-Series — Box OSBCHI-C-100-1, Folder: 33
Scope and Contents

This sub-series contains a list of Sisters who ran vacation schools in Gunnison, Colorado, for over 20 years. Also inlcuded is a picture of one group of pupils, although the year is unknown, and a map highlighting the town's location.

Dates: 1929-2007

Pitkin, Colo.

 Sub-Series — Box OSBCHI-C-100-2, Folder: 2
Scope and Contents

Beyond a slip of paper listing the Sisters who taught vacation schools in Pitkin, Colorado, this sub-series also contains a photograph of a preist with five pupils from the town. The year this image was captured is unknown.

Dates: 1929-2007

Red Cliff, Colo., 1956 - 1989

 Sub-Series — Box OSBCHI-C-100-2, Folder: 8
Scope and Contents

This series is mostly comprised of photographs of Red Cliff, Colorado, and the vacation schools Sisters taught there. Also included are some images from a 1989 archives trip to Colorado and a list of Sisters who worked in the town from 1952 to 1977.

Dates: 1956 - 1989

Sister Gertrude Holtz, OSB papers

 Collection
Identifier: OSBCHI-D-HOLTGERT
Scope and Contents

Sister Gertrude kept careful records of all the pupils she taught throughout her career. This record-keeping spirit extended to what she was taught in her early days in the community, her teaching materials, copious notes on yearly retreats held at the monastery, and correspondence from friends and family.

Dates: 1897 - 2010