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Sister Lucy Bigras papers, 1872-1967

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: Series 7

Scope and Contents

The series contains biographical, legal and religious records and papers.

Dates

  • Created: 1872-1967

Access Restriction

The series is partially restricted.

Biographical/Historical Note

Sister Lucy was born Arthemise Bigras on September 29, 1872 in Ottawa, Canada.  No date of entrance to the Fall River Congregation is recorded.  She received the habit on March 3, 1903 and was given the religious name, Sister Lucie de Narni. (She began using the name Sister Lucy after Vatican II).  She pronounced first  vows on March 9, 1904 and final vows on March 25, 1908.  During her years in the congregation she served in the following capacities: procurator of the Academy in Fall River; procurator of the General Council; and prioress in Plattsburgh, NY.  She died on May 27, 1967.

Extent

From the Record Group: 1.00 collection

Language of Materials

From the Record Group: English

Arrangement

The contents of the series are  arranged in two folders in two separate boxes:  Box 105, Folder 7: Personal file;  Box 107, Folder 4: Restricted.

Acquisition Information

In archives

Accruals

No future accruals are expected.

Creator

Bigras, Lucy, Sister, 1872-1967

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Repository Details

Part of the Dominican Sisters of Fall River Repository

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