D. Sisters' Papers

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Scope and Contents A Course in Religion and Jesu-Maria Course in Religion are the course books written by Sister Dolores Schorsch, OSB and her brother, Alexander P. Schorsch, CM. The work these individuals formulated came out to be great tools in teaching Catholicism. The course books are written for both teachers and students. This is a series of eight books. Between A Course in Religion (1934-1947) and Jesu-Maria Course in Religion (1954-1961) there are guidebooks and workbooks. The guidebooks were written...

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This collection includes a personal data sheet, next of kin information, high school records, college transcripts, professonal credentials, teaching ministry lists, personal letters to and from Sister Dolores Schorach, OSB. Also included is ministry information on her future husband, and notification of marriage.

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This collection includes a personal data sheet, next of kin list, ministry lists, transcripts, obituaries, prayer cards, photographs, correspondence, and materials on Colorado history.

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This collection includes biographical information while Sister Eleanor Conley, OSB was a member of the Benedictine Community. Contained in this collection: a personal data sheet, a next of kin list, ministry lists, transcripts and professional credentials, a letter of recommendation from Siser Dolores Schorsch, OSB, and two photographs. Sister Eleanor created several spiritual cards for Sister Adelaide Rabida, OSB.

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The collection includes a personal data sheet, nearest of kin listing, ministry lists, professional credentials, school records, certification, photographs, community obituaries, newspaper obituaries, jubilee liturgy worship aids, funeral homily, Mass prayer cards, and funeral worship aid. Also included are a number of family geneologies, personal correspondence, play programs, and glee club photographs.

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This collection is very limited. It includes a personal data sheet, a faculty listing for St. Joseph School in Salida, Colorado, notes indicating her mental condition, person information written by Sister Vivian Ivantic, OSB.

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Within this collection of felt banners there is a set of banners made for the church year, banners with phrases associated with the church and encouraging faith, and banners with religious symbols. Common symbols in this collection include the white dove, the Chi Ro symbol, and the symbols for the Lord's Supper like wheat, grapes, and a chalice. Sister Georgine created banners throughout her life using a combination of felt and burlap.

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Included in this collection are photographs of Sister Georgine throughout her lifetime, including those taken while she was a young student at St. Scholastica Academy. Photographs also show many of her banners. Other artwork present in her file includes her work with calligraphy and small felt works. Personal data in this collection includes a next of kin list, newspaper articles, correspondences, education credentials and certificates, obituaries, and worship aids.