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Religious Education Schools papers, 1929-2007

 Collection

Scope and Contents

From the Record Group:

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

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

Contact:
Archives
Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
7430 N. Ridge Blvd.
Chicago Illinois 60645 United States
(773) 764-2413 ext. 203