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Monastic and religious life of women

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 213 Collections and/or Records:

Sister Frances Knapp, OSB papers

 Collection
Identifier: OSBCHI-D-KNAPFRAN
Scope and Contents While Sister Frances Knapp was one of the founding Sisters of the Chicago community, she only remained at the Saint Scholastica Priory for less than a year, from 1861-1862. Because of this, no original material is held in this collection of her personal papers. This series includes photocopied archival material and correspondence from various Benedictine community archives, including the St. Walburg Monastery in Kentucky, and the Mount St. Benedict community in Erie, Pennsylvania. Between...
Dates: circa 1882-1992

Sister Francesca Garrett, OSB papers

 Collection
Identifier: OSBCHI-D-GARRFRAN
Scope and Contents

This series includes general biographical information such as nearest of kin contact information, ministry lists, teaching certifications, photographs of Sister and her artwork, and a personal data sheet. This collection also includes an example of her artwork in a Saint Scholastica brochure, and a couple of photocopied news clippings in which Sister is mentioned or featured.

Dates: circa 1960-1991

Sister Francis Marie Harwas, OSB papers

 Collection
Identifier: OSBCHI-D-HARWFRAN
Scope and Contents

This collection contains basic biographical data and personal papers. Biographical information includes a personal data sheet, ministry lists, nearest of kin information, photographs, and teaching certificates. Limited personal papers include news articles, a letter, and academic transcripts.

Dates: 1952-1986

Sister Gabriella Draper, OSB papers

 Collection
Identifier: OSBCHI-D-DRAPGABR
Scope and Contents

This collection includes obituaries, archival research correspondence, a personal data sheet, biographical notes, a prayer card, and photographs. Photographs may be of Sister or her family, although this is uncertain. Also included in this collection are photocopies of the title pages of books that Sister Gabriella owned, which were donated to the Saint Scholastica Library in Canon City, Colorado.

Dates: circa 1895-1989

Sister Genevieve Higgins, OSB papers

 Collection
Identifier: OSBCHI-D-HIGGGENE
Scope and Contents

This collection includes only a personal data sheet and a photocopied vow sheet, parts of which are illegible.

Dates: 1894

Sister Gertrude Baudermann, OSB papers

 Collection
Identifier: OSBCHI-D-BAUDGERT
Scope and Contents

The collection includes a personal data sheet, vows written in German for 1868 and 1871, two notations by Sister Geraldine Stock, OSB indicating sister's ministry as a seamstress. Also included are a number of obituaries, and a golden jubille prayer card.

Dates: 1866-1925

Sister Gertrude Holtz, OSB papers

 Collection
Identifier: OSBCHI-D-HOLTGERT
Scope and Contents

Sister Gertrude kept careful records of all the pupils she taught throughout her career. This record-keeping spirit extended to what she was taught in her early days in the community, her teaching materials, copious notes on yearly retreats held at the monastery, and correspondence from friends and family.

Dates: 1897 - 2010

Sister Harlindis Hermann, OSB papers

 Collection
Identifier: OSBCHI-D-HERMHARL
Scope and Contents

This collection consists of biographical information. It includes a personal data sheet, community obituaries, a prayer card, photographs, an "In Memoriam" written by Mother Imelda Fischer, OSB, and a photocopied record of baptism in German from Saint Joseph Church Chicago.

Dates: 1880-1929

Sister Hedwig Bauer, OSB papers

 Collection
Identifier: OSBCHI-D-BAUEHEDW
Scope and Contents

This collection includes a personal data sheet and two obituaries.

Dates: circa 1883

Sister Helen Capulak, OSB papers

 Collection
Identifier: OSBCHI-D-CAPUHELE
Scope and Contents This collection consists of basic biographical information and limited personal papers. Biographical information includes short biographies, biographical notes, ministry lists, a personal data sheet, jubilee and funeral materials, holy cards, photographs, contact information on nearest of kin, diplomas, and more. One highlight is a small, handmade Christmas holy card with a note from Sister Lucy. Personal papers includes academic transcripts, teaching contracts, personal and...
Dates: circa 1935-2001