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Works of art, 1930-circa 1980

 Sub-Series — Box: OSBCHI-D-BACHBENI-1, Folder: 7

Scope and Contents

From the Series:

This series contains devotional objects used by Sister Benigna Bacherle, OSB during her life as a Benedictine Sister. It includes a watercolor painting of the Madonna and Child in an Alpine household setting; this painting was the work of Karl Schmid, a monastery employee and co-worker of Sister Benigna, who also carved a wooden frame for a photograph of Pope John Paul II as gifts for her. There are holy cards, booklets of prayers and lives of saints, as well as a prayer that hung in Sister's cubby office in the basement.

Dates

  • Creation: 1930-circa 1980

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

The materials in this series are unrestricted. They are open to researchers.

Extent

From the Collection: .3 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Physical Location

The wooden frame created by Karl Schmid - the location has yet to be determined and will be added to the finding aid when known.

Repository Details

Part of the Benedictine Sisters of Chicago Archives Repository

Contact:
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