Religious schools

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The folder contains correspondence exchanged between church authorities and pastors from 1965 to 1970 regarding the availability and deployment of teaching sisters for various parish and educational activities.

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The folder contains correspondence from the Superintendent of Schools within the Diocese of Superior Department of Education, dating from 1963 to 1967. These letters cover a variety of topics, including school policies, activities and outings involving the sisters, and other administrative matters related to the operation and management of schools during that period.

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The folder contains correspondence related to the assignment of two sisters to San Pablo School in Marathon, Florida, for the year 1974. Included are letters and documents detailing their placement, along with photographs from that period.

Scope and Contents From the Collection: The collection if the Sisters of Charity of the Blessed Virgin Mary contain materials dated from the founding of the BVMs in 1833 to the present day. Holdings include personal files of more than 2500 deceased sisters, files for more than 200 missions (primarily elementary and high schools) in 21 states and three foreign countries, manuscripts, photographs, audio‐visual materials, books, paintings, musical scores and artifacts.The Sisters of Charity of the Blessed Virgin Mary (BVM)...

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The folder contains the "Handbook of School Policies for Elementary Schools," originally published in 1954 by the Servants of Mary in Ladysmith, Wisconsin. The initial edition comprises 24 pages and provides guidelines and policies relevant to elementary school administration and operations. An updated revision from 1958, consisting of 32 pages, offers revised policies and additional information to support school staff and administrators in implementing effective educational practices.

Scope and Contents This document provides a comprehensive overview of the name changes of three high schools—St. Mary's High School, Our Lady of Sorrows High School, and Servite High School—between the years 1913 and 1959. It details the historical evolution of each institution's name, reflecting their development and the broader educational landscape during this period. The pages include chronological timelines, reasons for name changes, and contextual information to understand the significance of these...

Scope and Contents From the Collection: The collection if the Sisters of Charity of the Blessed Virgin Mary contain materials dated from the founding of the BVMs in 1833 to the present day. Holdings include personal files of more than 2500 deceased sisters, files for more than 200 missions (primarily elementary and high schools) in 21 states and three foreign countries, manuscripts, photographs, audio‐visual materials, books, paintings, musical scores and artifacts.The Sisters of Charity of the Blessed Virgin Mary (BVM)...

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The folder contains documents related to St. Therese of Jesus School in Aurora, Illinois, from 1986 to 1993. Included are records of sisters assigned at the school, a policy book outlining school regulations, and a newsletter providing updates and news from that period. Additionally, there is a photograph of the 1990 graduating class featuring Sr. Christina Gelting, OSM.

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The folder contains photographs and documents related to Annunciata School in Chicago, Illinois, spanning from 1949 to 1971. Included are images of the Sisters assigned at the school during this period, as well as materials documenting the Conflict and Conciliation of 1971. Additionally, the folder features pages from the Servite 50th Jubilee book and the 2023 Reunion book that provide historical context.

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The folder contains correspondence related to payment for living at the parish and forms of local government. It also includes a list of sisters who taught and resided at Our Lady Gate of Heaven School in Chicago from 1971 to 1992. Additionally, there are group photographs of the staff from that period.