Sister Mary of the Rosary Lacroix papers, 1897-1993
Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: Series 55
Scope and Contents
The series contains biographical, legal and religious records and papers.
Dates
- Created: 1897-1993
Access Restriction
The series is partially restricted.
Biographical/Historical Note
Sister Mary of the Rosary was born Eva Lacroix on September 7, 1897 in Fall River, 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 du Rosaire. (She began using the name, Sister Mary of the Rosary after Vatican II). 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 convents: Acushnet, MA; Peru, NY; Mother House, Fall River, MA, 1917-1924, 1933-1954, and 1955-1978; She died on November 12, 1953.
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 55: Personal file; Box 107, Folder 29: Restricted.
Acquisition Information
In archives
Accruals
No future accruals are expected.
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Series
Creator
Lacroix, Mary of the Rosary, Sister, 1897-1993
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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