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Prayer book, 1869

 Item — Box: OSBCHI-D-HERMANTO-1, Folder: 2

Scope and Contents

This item is a bound black journal containing Mother Antonia's handwritten German prayers. It is dated May 15th, 1869, and titled "Chicago...St. Benedict et Schoasticas, Convent," with "St. Joseph, Minnesota" also written in the corner of the first page or flyleaf. A typed note included with the book states, "In the days before typewriters many Sisters filled composition books with their prayers, thoughts, letters, and poems they composed and copied. This book contains prayers in German."

Dates

  • Creation: 1869

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

The materials in this collection are unrestricted. It is open for research.

Extent

From the Collection: .26 Linear Feet (1 hanging file and 1 box)

Language of Materials

German

Repository Details

Part of the Benedictine Sisters of Chicago Archives Repository

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