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Biographical research and archival correspondence, circa 1917-2010

 Series — Box: OSBCHI-D-KRUGTHER-1, Folder: 1

Scope and Contents

Includes a handwritten biography of Mother Theresa Krug by Mother Imelda Fischer, archival research correspondence and inquiries into the events of Mother Theresa's life, an account of the Benedictine foundation in Canon City, Colorado mentioning Mother Theresa, Sister Vincent Siegert's 1963 testimony regarding why Mother Theresa left for Monte Cassino in 1902, and other biographical notes. Correspondents include Ernestine Kirschbauer Reisi (a former student), Archivist Sister Vivian Ivantic, Sister Mary Paul Reilly, Saint Joseph Convent in St. Mary's, Pennsylvania, and Sister Patricia Crowley. Also in this series are documents in German likely describing a pastoral vist to Zagreb, Croatia (circa 1994), the purpose or meaning of whose inclusion in this collection is unknown.

Dates

  • Creation: circa 1917-2010

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

This series is unrestricted. All material is available for research.

Extent

From the Collection: .25 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

German

Repository Details

Part of the Benedictine Sisters of Chicago Archives Repository

Contact:
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