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Sister Mary of Carmel Lord papers, 1929-1983

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: Series 71

Scope and Contents

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

Dates

  • Created: 1929-1983

Access Restriction

The series is partially restricted.

Biographical/Historical Note

Sister Mary of Carmel was born Genevieve Lord on May 8, 1909 in Canada. She entered the Fall River Congregation on January 8, 1929. She received the habit on July 9, 1929 and was given the religious name, Sister Mary of Carmel. She pronounced first vows on August 4, 1930 and final vows on August 15, 1935. During her years in the congregation she served in the following schools: Dominican Academy, Fall River, MA, 1931-1938, 1939-1940, and 1948; St. Anne, 1938-1939; and Plattsburgh, NY, 1940-1948. Sister also worked full time in the Art Studio, 1971-, and gave private art lessons. Sister Mary of Carmel earned a Certificate in Art from Catholic University of America, Washington, DC, and an AB from St. Michael College, Winooski, VT. She died on February 26, 1983.

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 71: Personal file; Box 107, Folder 39: Restricted.

Acquisition Information

In archives

Accruals

No future accruals are expected.

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Series

Creator

Lord, Mary of Carmel, Sister, 1903-1983

Creator

Repository Details

Part of the Dominican Sisters of Fall River Repository

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