Sister Marie Damien Blanchette papers, 1890-1985
Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: Series 8
Scope and Contents
The series contains biographical, education, legal and religious records and papers.
Dates
- Created: 1890-1985
Access Restriction
The series is partially restricted.
Biographical/Historical Note
Sister Marie Damien was born Liviana Blanchette on December 14, 1890 in Salem, MA. No date of entrance to the Fall River Congregation is recorded. She received the habit on March 7, 1918 and was given the religious name, Sister Marie Damien. She pronounced first vows on March 7, 1919 and final vows on March 25, 1923. During her years in the congregation she served in the following schools: Dominican Academy, Fall River MA; St. Ann's, Fall River, MA; St. Thomas, Fall River, MA; St. Peter's, Plattsburg, NY; St. Francis Xavier, Acushnet, MA; St. Rose, Acushnet, MA; Peru, NY; Mooers Forks, NY; and St. John's Nursery. She also served at the Motherhouse in Fall River as Sub Prioress and in both the novitiate and the infirmary. She died on October 21, 1985.
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 8: Personal file; Box 107, Folder 5: Restricted.
Acquisition Information
In archives
Accruals
No future accruals are expected.
Creator
Blanchette, Marie Damien, Sister, 1890-1985
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Creator
- From the Record Group: Dominican Sisters of Fall River (Organization)
Repository Details
Part of the Dominican Sisters of Fall River Repository
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