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Sister Dominic Corneillier papers, 1885-1974, 2000

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: Series 27

Scope and Contents

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

Dates

  • Created: 1885-1974, 2000

Access Restriction

The series is partially restricted.

Biographical/Historical Note

Sister Dominic was born Ludivine Cornellier on February 11, 1885 in St. Damien, Quebec, Canada. No date of entrance to the Fall River Congregation is recorded. She received the habit on August 4, 1906 and was given the religious name, Sister Marie Dominique. (She began using the name Sister Dominic after Vatican II). She pronounced first vows on March 25, 1908, and final vows on August 25, 1912. During her years in the congregation she served in the following schools: Cohoes, NY; Grafton, ND; and Plattsburgh, NY. Sister also served the congregation as Bursar General, Councilor General and as Prioress. She died on June 19, 1974.

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 27: Personal file; Box 107, Folder 17: Restricted.

Acquisition Information

In archives

Accruals

No future accruals are expected.

UnitID

Series

Creator

Cornellier, Dominic, Sister, 1885-1974

Creator

Repository Details

Part of the Dominican Sisters of Fall River Repository

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