Artworks

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An abstract painting features a central explosion of yellow and white, radiating into red and maroon. Signed “Paula” in the lower right corner.

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This is a framed painting of a blue pitcher set against an abstract background with pink and deep maroon colors. The brushwork is lively and expressive, featuring loose elements around the pitcher. The painting shows signs of aging. It is signed and dated by Sister Dorothy Louise on July 6, 1984.

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A watercolor painting depicts a branch of ripe red apples with green leaves. In the painting, there are six apples and below a leaf on the lower right is the name of a Sister, "Sr. Dorothy Anne"

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This watercolor painting shows a large building complex, probably a convent or mission, set in a winter scene with snow on the ground and evergreen trees. The architecture has arched entryways, a bell tower, and tiled roofs. The composition highlights symmetry and depth, with a pathway leading into the scene. The painting is signed by the artist, Sister Rose Ann McBride.

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Non-textual materials including photographs, audiovisual recordings, artwork, and digital media documenting the congregation's history, activities, and members. Organized by format and subject.

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The painting depicts a convent with orange/red-tiled roofs and a central bell tower. There appears to be ivy growing on the convent and lush, green bushes surrounding it. A landscaped courtyard in the foreground features pathways around a statue of the Virgin Mary. It is signed “Ruth Hoffman” in the lower right corner.

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A watercolor painting depicts a young deer (fawn) in green foliage, showcasing its white spots and expressive eyes. The layered green background adds depth, and leaves and branches frame the deer. The artist's signature is “Sister Grace Marie”.

Scope and Contents A still life features poppies and blossoms in a vase. The flowers are clustered, with notable petals and greenery. It is signed “Sister Marie Benes in the lower right. A note on the back of the painting says, "This picture is historically precious to Our Lady of Victory Missionary Sisters. It was painted by Sr. Marie Benes, OLVM - one of the two original Sisters who with Father Sigstein began our Congregation. If a time comes when it does not have an appropriate place to hang - check with...

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The brown wood-framed, hand-drawn pencil and colored pencil artwork depicts Mother Theresa in prayer, wearing a veil, accompanied by colorful words: "Truth Building Love," "Spiritual Gifts," and "Truth, Beauty, Love." It is signed as the 38th print out of a total of 100 by Jill Campbell.

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 materials related to the congregation, files for more than 200 missions (primarily elementary and high schools) in 21 states and three foreign countries, manuscripts, photographs, audio‐visual materials, books,...