Works of art, 1930-circa 1980
Scope and Contents
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
- Schmid, Karl, 1912-1992 (Person)
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.
Subject
- Mary, Blessed Virgin, Saint (Person)
- Jesus Christ (Person)
- John Paul, Pope, II, 1920-2005 (Person)
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