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Sister Constance Abeler, OSB papers

 Collection
Identifier: OSBCHI-D-ABELCONS

Scope and Contents

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Scope and Contents

This collection includes her personal data sheet, her vow pronouncements written in German, a few copies of her community obituaries and a funeral prayer card. There are approximately 8 photographs by herself and with another Benedictine Sister.

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Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Monastery records are restricted for 50 years after creation. Sisters' papers are restricted for 50 years after the Sister's death. Photographs, previously published, and widely distributed materials are unrestricted.

Conditions Governing Access

Sister's papers are unrestricted and are available for review.

Biographical / Historical

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Biographical / Historical

Sister Constance Abeler, OSB was born in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. She entered the Benedictine Community on December 8, 1902. Perpetual vows were professed on September 4, 1907 in the Chapel of St. Scholastica on Ridge Boulevard. Sister Constance taught piano in Chicago, Pueblo, and Canon City, Colorado. Sister suddenly at a young age (49) died on February 1, 1922 and is buried in the Lakeside Cemetery in Canon City.

Extent

.1 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Metadata Rights Declarations

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Title
A Guide to Sister Constance Abeler, OSB papers
Author
Mickey Smith
Date
2024-10-07
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