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Sister Gertrude Roney papers, 1855-1928

 Series — Box: 105
Identifier: Series 96

Scope and Contents

The series contains biographical and religious records and papers.

Dates

  • Created: 1855-1928

Access Restriction

The series is open for research.

Biographical/Historical Note

Sister Gertrude was born Elizabeth Roney on November 19, 1855 in Bardstown, KY. She entered the Sacred Heart of Mary Academy Novitiate in Washington, DC. She received the habit on January 11, 1874 and was given the religious name, Sister Gertrude. She pronounced first vows on January 17, 1875 and final vows on January 18, 1980. In 1886 she was received into the Nashville, TN, Congregation. In 1891 Sister traveled to New York City for a meeting and on return trip stopped in Fall River, MA. Afterwards the sisters were invited to come to Fall River. They arrived on September 4, 1891 and set up a temporary convent and opened Saint Dominic's School. On August 12, 1892 the first canonical election took place in Fall River and Sister Gertrude was elected Sub-Prioress and then re-elected: 1895;1904; and 1910. Sister was elected Prioress, 1913-1916. She died December 6, 1928.

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 one folder: Box 105, Folder 96

Acquisition Information

In archives

Accruals

No future accruals are expected.

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Series

Creator

Roney, Gertrude, Sister, (Mother) 1855-1928

Creator

Repository Details

Part of the Dominican Sisters of Fall River Repository

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