Religious Education Schools papers, 1929-2007
Scope and Contents
This collection contains materials pertaining to 77 vacation schools in Colorado where Benedictine Sisters of Chicago taught from the 1920s through the 1980s. While some files are limited to a single slip of paper detailing a town and parish, especially in locations with a small classes, others are filled with news clippings, archival photographs, historical pamphlets, and more. Also included is some information about a few summer schools of religion in Illinois. While there are no official lists of vacation school faculty, Sisters' names are sourced from archivist notes, newsletters, and photographic metadata.
Dates
- Creation: 1929-2007
Creator
- From the Record Group: Ivantic, Vivian, 1913-2023 (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Monastery records are closed for 50 years after the date of creation. Photographs, published materials, and widely disseminated materials are open.
Extent
From the Record Group: 0.8 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
From the Record Group: 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