Sister Mary of the Sacred Heart Coutu papers, 1897-1967
Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: Series 32
Scope and Contents
The series contains biographical, legal and religious records and papers.
Dates
- Created: 1897-1967
Access Restriction
The series is partially restricted.
Biographical/Historical Note
Sister Mary of the Sacred Heart was born Blanche Coutu on August 29, 1897 in Fall River, MA. No date of entrance to the Fall River Congregation is recorded. She received the habit on March 7, 1919 and was given the religious name, Sister Mary de Sacre Coeur. She pronounced first vows on March 7, 1920 and final vows on August 7, 1924. There is no record of ministry assignments, however it was noted in her obituary that she was mistress of boarders in Fall River, MA and served in the department of music and chant. She died on September 11, 1912.
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 32: Personal file; Box 107, Folder 19: Restricted.
Acquisition Information
In archives
Accruals
No future accruals are expected.
UnitID
Series
Creator
Coutu, Mary of the Sacred Heart, Sister, 1897-1967
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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