Foundation records, 1912-1932.

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Foundation records, 1912-1932.

Records pertain to the period between the first gathering of women at Hawthorne, N.Y., in 1912, to gaining canonical recognition as a religious Congregation in 1920; material up to 1932 pertains to their first constitutions. Records include official documents such as admissions register, church decrees, vow forms, and contracts; correspondence of the foundress Mother Mary Joseph Rogers and their spiritual director Fr. James A. Walsh; minutes of meetings; policies on formation, education, and daily schedules; and materials from conferences and retreats.

2 cubic ft.

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Maryknoll Sisters

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Mary Joseph Rogers (1882-1955) was the foundress of the Maryknoll Sisters and their first Mother General. Her religious name was Mother Mary Joseph. From the description of Mother Mary Joseph Rogers collection, 1849-1985, 1912-1955 (bulk) (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 155539305 General Assemblies are periodic meetings of the entire Congregation where the purposes and procedures of the congregation are determined. From the description of General Assembly records,...

Mary Joseph, Mother, 1882-1955

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Walsh, James A. (James Anthony), 1867-1936

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