Correspondence, 1975-1993
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of biographical information and personal papers. Biographical information includes degrees, a personal data sheet, nearest of kin information, ministry lists, teaching certifications, and an obedience. Also included are photographs, jubilee and funeral materials, community obituaries, and her cousin's obituary, Sister Carolyn Harrison of the Adrian Dominican Sisters, as it includes a family history.
Personal papers include teaching contracts, evaluations, and examinations, academic transcripts, correspondence, news articles, and certificates. Highlights of the collection include a news article in which Sister is mentioned as former Chicago mayor Jane M. Byrne's favorite teacher at Queen of All Saints School. Also included is her correspondence with Atlanta Archbishop James Lyke, once the nation's highest ranking Black clergyman and a former Saint George School student of Sister Bernadette.
Dates
- Creation: 1975-1993
Creator
- From the Collection: Harrison, Bernadette, 1914-2007 (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
This series is restricted. All materials become available for research on April 2nd, 2057.
Extent
From the Collection: .2 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
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
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