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Monastic and religious life of women

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 210 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
Found in: Benedictine Sisters of Chicago Archives

Sister Francesca Garrett, OSB papers

 Collection
Identifier: OSBCHI-D-GARRFRAN
Scope and Contents

Includes general biographical information such as nearest of kin, ministry lists, teaching certifications, photographs of her and her artwork, and a personal data sheet. Also includes an example of her artwork in a St. Scholastica brochure and a couple of photocopied news articles.

Dates: c. 1960-1991
Found in: Benedictine Sisters of Chicago Archives

Sister Francis Marie Harwas, OSB papers

 Collection
Identifier: OSBCHI-D-HARWFRAN
Scope and Contents

Includes basic biographical data and personal papers. Biographical information includes a personal data sheet, ministry lists, nearest of kin, photographs, a prayer card from a family funeral, and teacher certificates. In limited personal papers are news articles, a letter, and educational transcripts.

Dates: 1952-1986
Found in: Benedictine Sisters of Chicago Archives

Sister Gabriella Draper, OSB papers

 Collection
Identifier: OSBCHI-D-DRAPGABR
Scope and Contents

This hanging file includes a brief biography, archives correspondence, a personal data sheet, and photographs of her and possibly her family.

Dates: 1905-1989
Found in: Benedictine Sisters of Chicago Archives

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
Found in: Benedictine Sisters of Chicago Archives

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
Found in: Benedictine Sisters of Chicago Archives

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
Found in: Benedictine Sisters of Chicago Archives

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 from her funeral, photographs, an "In Memoriam" written by Mother Imelda Fischer, and a photocopied record of baptism in German from St. Joseph's Church Chicago.

Dates: 1880-1929
Found in: Benedictine Sisters of Chicago Archives

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
Found in: Benedictine Sisters of Chicago Archives

Sister Helen Heinz, OSB papers

 Collection
Identifier: OSBCHI-D-HEINHELE
Scope and Contents This collection consists of biographical information and limited personal papers. It includes a personal data sheet, photocopied Latin vow sheets, ministry lists, photographs of her and her brother Father Gerard, community and news obituaries, Sister's jubilee cards, prayer cards for various family members, family materials, and limited correspondence. One highlight of the collection is a rare German paper Marian greeting ("Marien Gruss") heart-shaped pilgramage souvenir, which unfolds into...
Dates: c.1891-1950
Found in: Benedictine Sisters of Chicago Archives

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