Sisters from St. Walburg to America, 1852-1855
Item — Box: OSBCHI-A.40, Folder: 9
Identifier: OSBCHI-A-209.1
Scope and Contents
This table provides basic biographical information on the first 14 Sisters who were sent to the United States from the Abbey of St. Walburg. They came in three groups, in 1852, 1853, and 1855. Sr. Frances Knapp, OSB (Aloysia), the foundress of the Benedictine Sisters of Chicago, came in the last group, leaving for the United States on October 29, 1855.
Dates
- Other: 1852-1855
Conditions Governing Access
The materials in this collection are unrestricted. They are available for researchers.
Extent
1 Sheets
Language of Materials
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