Box 4.2.2 (original)

This folder contains photographs of groups of aspirants, also known as candidates, taken between the years 1959 and 1967. The images capture various moments of the aspirants during this period, showcasing their gatherings, events, and individual portraits. Each photo provides a glimpse into the era's social and cultural context, highlighting the diversity and camaraderie among the aspirants.

This folder contains photographs of sisters dressed as brides on the day of their investiture into the habit and their transition to novices. The images capture the ceremonial attire and solemn moments of this significant religious milestone. The collection spans from 1949 to 1965, with the ritual of investiture as brides ceasing around 1967-68.

This folder contains group photographs of each class of novices from the years 1957 to 1964 and the year 1967. The images showcase the various novice groups during their investiture ceremonies, capturing memorable moments and the camaraderie among the novices. Each photograph provides a visual record of the different cohorts over the specified years, highlighting the growth and continuity of the novice community during this period.

This folder contains photographs of postulants and novices taken between 1951 and 1967. The images depict groups of young women and men in various settings, showcasing their early stages of religious formation over the years. The photos capture candid moments, group portraits, and ceremonial occasions, providing a visual history of the postulants and novices during this period.

This folder contains photographs documenting professional classes from various years between 1933 and 1960. The images showcase students and instructors engaged in different vocational training sessions, highlighting the educational environment and techniques used during this period. Each photo provides a glimpse into the historical context of vocational education across multiple decades, capturing the evolution of teaching methods and student participation over time.

This folder contains samples of mementos that each class received on the occasion of their profession, signed by the members of the class. The items date from 1929 to 1946 and serve as commemorative keepsakes marking significant milestones in their professional journeys.

This folder contains the detailed procedures and ceremonial rites to be observed during the reception of the habit by the Mantellate Sisters of Pistoia, Italy, in 1914. It includes specific instructions for the Rite of Investiture, outlining the sequence of events, prayers, and symbolic acts performed during the ceremony. The documents provide historical context and guidelines to ensure the proper observance of this sacred tradition.

This folder contains documents related to the Rite of Investiture held in Ladysmith in 1914, part of the Ceremonial of Vestition and Profession of the Servants of Mary.

This folder contains the "Ceremonial per la Profession Temporanea" used by the Mantellate Sisters of Pistoia, Italy, in 1915. It includes detailed rites and procedures for the temporary profession ceremony conducted in Pistoia during that year.

This folder contains documents related to the Rites of Investiture and Profession from the 1920s to 1930s, including both singular and plural formats, as well as Latin and English versions.