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Sister Margaret Mary Bourgeois papers, 1917-1983

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: Series 14

Scope and Contents

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

Dates

  • Created: 1917-1983

Access Restriction

The series is partially restricted.

Biographical/Historical Note

Sister Margaret Mary was born Marie Bourgeois on September 17, 1894 in Quebec, Canada. She entered the Fall River Congregation on August 3, 1921 and received the habit on August 4, 1922. She pronounced first vows on August 5, 1923 and final vows on August 4, 1927. During her years in the congregation she served in the following schools: St. Ours, Que, Canada; St. Philip, P.Q. Canada; St. Ann's, Fall River, MA; St. Joseph, Fall River, MA; Chateauguay, NY; Mooers Forks, NY; Ellenburgh, NY; and St. Francis Xavier, Acushnet, NY; She also served in St. Patrick Nursery and as infirmarian in St. Catherine Convent, Fall River, MA. She died on January 27, 1983.

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 14: Personal file; Box 107, Folder 10: Restricted.

Acquisition Information

In archives

Accruals

No future accruals are expected.

Creator

Bourgeois, Margaret Mary, Sister, 1917-1983

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Repository Details

Part of the Dominican Sisters of Fall River Repository

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