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Sister Philomene Sponsel, OSB biographical information

 Series — Folder: OSBCHI-D-SPONPHIL.0

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

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

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

Contact:
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