Prayer book, 1869
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
- From the Collection: Herman, Antonia, 1835-1912 (Person)
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
Archives
Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
7430 N. Ridge Blvd.
Chicago Illinois 60645 United States
(773) 764-2413 ext. 203
archives@osbchicago.org
