Sister Barbara McCarry, OSB children's literature collection
Series
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
Early materials in this collection are two family photographs from about 1946 and a 1960 photograph from her dorm room at Mount Saint Scholastica College in Atchison, Kansas, featuring a JFK campaign poster. The collection includes biographical information as well as material related to her vocation as an educator and her entusiasm for literacy. Sister Barbara saved some of her correpondence with community members, friends, and public figures.
Dates
- Creation: 1932-2022
Creator
- From the Collection: McCarry, Barbara, 1939-2022 (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Sisters' papers are restricted for 50 years after their death. Photographs and previously published materials are unrestricted.
Conditions Governing Use
This series is unrestricted.
Extent
From the Collection: 1.25 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the Benedictine Sisters of Chicago Archives Repository
Contact:
Archives
Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
7430 N. Ridge Blvd.
Chicago Illinois 60645 United States
(773) 764-2413 ext. 203
archives@osbchicago.org
Archives
Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
7430 N. Ridge Blvd.
Chicago Illinois 60645 United States
(773) 764-2413 ext. 203
archives@osbchicago.org