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Correspondence, 1935-1999

 Series — Box: OSBCHI-D-LYNCCATH-1, Folder: 2

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

This collection conatins 1 hanging file of personal data and biographical information, and 1 box of personal papers. The box of personal papers begins with materials from St. Scholastica High School Sodality and CISCORA in 1935 and goes through letters as late as 1997. It includes correspondence, awards, and reflections. The family material is related to her brother, Brother J. Philip Lynch, FSC (1915-1975). Sr. Catherine's work at the Archdiocese of Chicago School Study Commission in the 1970s is documented along with copies of two publications, Directions for the Future for Catholic Schools in the Archdiocese of Chicago (1971), and School Policies and Administrative Guidelines for Elementary Schools (1979). Oblate Kathy Leuschner Riordan and her husband Bill were good friends of Sr. Catherine and they have contributed correspondence, undated study notes on the Rule of St. Benedict, and Sr. Catherine's personally annotated copy of Self Renewal (1963) by James W. Gardner.

Dates

  • Creation: 1935-1999

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Restricted until November 24th, 2055

Extent

From the Collection: .26 Linear Feet (1 box and 1 hanging file)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the Benedictine Sisters of Chicago Archives Repository

Contact:
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