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Sister Anita Lavalley papers, 1915-1988

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: Series 65

Scope and Contents

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

Dates

  • Created: 1915-1988

Access Restriction

The series is partially restricted.

Biographical/Historical Note

Sister Anita was born Anita Lavalley on December 25, 1915 in Fall River, MA. She was baptized Anita Lavelley. She entered the Fall River Congregation on March 7, 1932. She received the habit on March 6, 1933 and was given the religious name, Sister Mary James. (She began using the name, Sister Anita after Vatican II). She pronounced first vows on March 7, 1934 and final vows on March 7, 1937. During her years in the congregation she served in the following schools: St. Anne's, Plattsburgh, NY, 13 years: and Dominican Academy, Fall River, MA, 11 years. She died on January 29, 1988.

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 65: Personal file; Box 107, Folder 36: Restricted.

Acquisition Information

In archives

Accruals

No future accruals are expected.

Creator

Lavalley, Anita, Sister, 1915-1988

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Repository Details

Part of the Dominican Sisters of Fall River Repository

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