Sister Helen Laveault papers, 1909-1987
Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: Series 66
Scope and Contents
The series contains biographical, education, legal, ministry and religious records and papers.
Dates
- Created: 1909-1987
Access Restriction
The series is partially restricted.
Biographical/Historical Note
Sister Helen was born Jeannette Laveault on March 7, 1909 in Yamaska, Quebec, Canada. She entered the Fall River Congregation on August 3, 1926. She received the habit on July 26, 1927 and was given the religious name, Sister Helen. She pronounced first vows on August 4, 1928 and final vows on August 4, 1932. During her years in the congregation she served in the following schools: Dominican Academy, Fall River, MA, 1926-1927, 1932-1940,and 1943-1971; St. Dominic, D'Youville, 1928-1929; St. Anne, 1930-1932; St. Rose Acushnet, MA, 1940-1941; St. Dominic, Plattsburgh, NY, 1941-1942; and Bishop Gerrard, 1971-1972. Sister also worked in an Irish Shop doing sewing, filing and bookkeeping, 1972-1976. Sister Helen earned a BA from Providence College, Providence, RI, 1940. She died on October 2, 1987.
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 66: Personal file; Box 107, Folder 37: Restricted.
Acquisition Information
In archives
Accruals
No future accruals are expected.
Creator
Laveault, Helen, Sister, 1909-1987
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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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