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Sister Georgine Hodnik, OSB papers

 Collection
Identifier: OSBCHI-D-HODNGEOR

Scope and Contents

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.

Dates

  • Creation: circa 1926-1993

Creator

Biographical / Historical

Sister Georgine Hodnik pronounced her perpetual vows in 1932, observed her golden jubilee in 1982, and observed her diamond jubilee in 1992. Sister Georgine received her first degree from DePaul University for music. She continued to study music, theology, and teaching throughout her career. She was a dedicated teacher and administrator at many schools, and her instruction often included piano and organ lessons. Sister Georgine was an organist and taught the Gregorian chant. Her love of art compelled her to create her own beautiful works as well as encourage her students to experiment with many different mediums under her tutelage. Sister Georgine made many banners for use at the parishes where she taught. Some of the mediums she worked with included leather works, banners, lettering, and crochet.

Extent

.5 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Slovenian

Related Materials

Sister Georgine Hodnik, OSB donated some of the materials from when she was principal to the Mother of God School collection, Box B-9.

Title
A guide to Sister Georgine Hodnik, OSB papers
Author
Elizabeth Piskorski
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

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