Box OSBCHI-D-CULLESTE-1

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This series contains several letters written to Sister Estelle Cullings, OSB, some notes of hers to the community, and several obediences received from prioress, Sister Mary Benet McKinney, OSB.

Scope and Contents This series contains family trees, geneologies, correspondence, and photographs related to the history of the family of Sister Estelle Cullings, OSB. Highlights include the poem To Mr. Cullings after a Lovely Visit at his Ranch, written by Nina Bedford in 1916, an undated booklet, This brief history of the CULLINGS CLAN was compiled by NETTIE CULLINGS ENNIS, PATTERSONVILLE, N. Y., and a paper The Geneology and History...

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This sub-series contains programs from school plays which Sister Estelle helped produce or direct, choir notes, Saint Scholastica High School Glee Club photographs, choir programs, and other musical papers.

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This series contains two sets of notes. One set, a mixture of hand-written and typed, relates to spiritual topics. One set, handwritten on a legal pad, is about achieving good communication in a parish and includes some details about music ministry.

Scope and Contents From the Collection: The collection includes biographical information and personal papers. Biographical information includes a personal data sheet, nearest of kin listings, ministry lists, teaching certifications, photographs, obituaries, jubilee liturgy worship aids, brief biographies, notes, funeral materials, Mass prayer cards, and more. Personal papers illustrate Sister's personal and professional life as a woman religious, choir director, musician, and instructor. Family genealogies include...

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This series includes teaching contracts and personnel board interview forms.

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This series includes a certificate of membership in the Sodality of the Blessed Virgin, a certificate of appreciation from the Colorado State Committee of the North Central Association for her participation as a Visiting Resource Team Member, a Catholic Choirmasters Certificate from the Gregorian Institute of America, Sister's 1935 appointment as Chairman of the Eucharistic Committee, and copies of the commencement program from Sister's Saint Scholastica Academy graduation in 1922.