Sister Josita Snee papers, 1909 - 2004
Sub-Series — file_cabinet: 3
Scope and Contents
From the Record Group:
This collection contains records from all the sisters who make up the DSOH. It includes their personal papers, publications, artistic work, photographs, diplomas, ministry history etc. The Dominican Sisters of Hope were founded in 1995. The group includes members of the former Newburgh Domincan, Fall River Dominican and Ossining Dominican Communities. The sisters work and minister in various ways including community organizing, social work, education, environmental advocacy, and retreat ministry.
Dates
- 1909 - 2004
Conditions Governing Access
Unrestricted Access. Users have unrestricted access to documents unless stated otherwise.
Biographical / Historical
Sister Josita was born Margaret Snee on January 9, 1909 in Ireland. She entered the Newburgh Congregation on December 8, 1931 and received the habit on July 12, 1932 when she was given the religious name, Sister Josita. She pronounced first vows on July 13, 1933 and final vows on August 21, 1939. During her years in the congregation she served in the following convents in domestic service: Mt. St. Mary Convent, Newburgh, NY; 1933-1960; and St. Paul, Jersey City, NJ, 1960-. She died October 18, 2004.
Extent
From the Record Group: 12.85 Linear Feet
From the Record Group: 1.61 Gigabytes
Language of Materials
From the Record Group: English
Repository Details
Part of the Dominican Sisters of Hope (DSH) Repository