Sister Mary Matthew Dutil papers, 1897-1982
Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: Series 40
Scope and Contents
The series contains biographical, education, legal, ministry and religious records and papers.
Dates
- Created: 1897-1982
Access Restriction
The series is partially restricted.
Biographical/Historical Note
Sister Mary Matthew was born Maria Dutil on August 30, 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 Marie Mathieu. (She began using the name Sister Mary Matthew after Vatican II). She pronounced first vows on March 7, 1920 and final vows on March 7, 1924. During her years in the congregation she served in the following schools: St. Anne, Fall River, MA; St. Joseph Orphanage; St. Francis Xavier, Acushnet, MA; Dominican Academy, Fall River, MA; St. Peter, Plattsburgh, NY; Mooers Forks, NY; Chateaugay; and St. Francis, Acushnet, MA. Sister also served the congregation as Infirmarian and sub mistress of the novitiate. She died on January 19, 1982.
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 40: Personal file; Box 107, Folder 23: Restricted.
Acquisition Information
In archives
Accruals
No future accruals are expected.
Creator
Dutil, Mary Matthew, Sister, 1897-1982
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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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