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Sister Martin Landry papers, 1894-1994

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: Series 57

Scope and Contents

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

Dates

  • Created: 1894-1994

Access Restriction

The series is partially restricted.

Biographical/Historical Note

Sister Martin was born Alma Landry on November 27, 1894 in Fall River, MA. No date of entrance to the Fall River Congregation is recorded. She received the habit on August 4, 1916 and was given the religious name, Sister Martin de Porres. (She began using the name, Sister Martin after Vatican II). She pronounced first vows on August 4, 1917 and final vows on August 4, 1921 . During her years in the congregation she served in the following convents providing domestic services: Fall River, MA Motherhouse; North Dakota; Acushnet, MA; Plattsburgh, NY; Mooers Forks, NY; Peru, NY; and Ellenburg, NY. She died on December 4, 1994.

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 57: Personal file; Box 107, Folder 31: Restricted.

Acquisition Information

In archives

Accruals

No future accruals are expected.

Creator

Landry, Martin, Sister, 1894-1994

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Repository Details

Part of the Dominican Sisters of Fall River Repository

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