Sister Philomene Sponsel, OSB biographical information
Scope and Contents
This small collection contains essential biographical data, teaching certificate, a graduation photograph, material related to Sister Philomene Sponsel, OSB and her life in community. There is also correspondence between her, Sister Beatrice Singler, OSB, and Sister Vivian Ivantic, OSB from after she left the community. Many of the letters include landscape sketches.
Dates
- Creation: 1949-2001
Creator
- From the Collection: Sponsel, Philomene, 1931-2018 (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Monastery records are restricted for 50 years after creation. Sisters' papers are restricted for 50 years after the Sister's death. Photographs, previously published, and widely distributed materials are unrestricted. Some of the material in this collection (community life and correspondence) is restricted. The biographical data and photgraph are unrestricted and open to researchers.
Extent
From the Collection: .1 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
archives@osbchicago.org