Sister Maria Marsan papers, 1904-1984
Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: Series 74
Scope and Contents
The series contains biographical, education, legal, annals, ministry, photographs and clippings, selected correspondence and religious records and papers.
Dates
- Created: 1904-1984
Access Restriction
The series is partially restricted.
Biographical/Historical Note
Sister Maria was born Maria Marsan on August 5, 1904 in Quebec, Canada. She entered the Fall River Congregation on August 4, 1925. She received the habit on August 2, 1926 and was given the religious name, Sister John Augustine. (She began using the name, Sister Maria after Vatican II). She pronounced first vows on August 4, 1927 and final vows on August 4, 1931. During her years in the congregation she served in the following schools: St. Catherine's, 1927-1946; St. Bernadette, New Haven, CT, 1952-1958; St. Anne, Mooers Forks, 1959; St. Dominic, Plattsburgh, NY, 1960; and St. Philip, 1966-. Sister also served the congregation as: Sub Mistress of Novices; Mistress of Novices; and as Prioress General, 1946-1952. She died on May 22, 1984.
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 74: Personal file; Box 107, Folder 41: Restricted.
Acquisition Information
In archives
Accruals
No future accruals are expected.
Creator
Marsan, Maria, Sister, 1904-1984
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Series
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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