4 10 108 https://scfederationarchives.org/files/original/e71fb774c76324acfbfb46a01fedd631.jpg 4cd881a0679734a6fa0a433967ef78f4 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Children of Mary and Sisters, painting Subject The topic of the resource Children of Mary, Daughters of Charity Sister Ann Gillen,D.C., Sister Mary Scholastica Logsden, D.C., California Los Angeles, Orphanage, City of Angels Amat, Bishop Thaddeus, C.M., Spanish Revolution, Institucion Caritativa, Charitable Institution, Los Angeles Orphan Asylum, Sisters’ Hospital, St. Vincent’s Medical Center, Maryvale, Rosemead, La Placita Description An account of the resource This early painting on tin depicts the Sisters leading the Children of Mary procession in Los Angeles, California. The work was presented to the Seton Provincial Archives by Sister Elizabeth Hurley of Maryvale, Rosemead. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Unknown Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived The Daughters of Charity, Province of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available N/A Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource ca. 1860-1870 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource N/A Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource The use of records taken from our collection (quotations, photographs, etc.), must be obtained through written permission from the Provincial Archivist (26000 Altamont Road, Los Altos Hills, CA 94022-4317). If permission is given to reproduce such records, the researcher is required to use our credit line which is as follows: Courtesy of the The Daughters of Charity, Province of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Relation A related resource N/A Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Painting on tin; 8" x 15" Language A language of the resource N/A Type The nature or genre of the resource Physical Object Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context N/A Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Los Angeles, California Daughters of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul https://scfederationarchives.org/files/original/bae16da8ca1cb07bbd64aa18fbe08757.jpg f4e1e8789b31a0394ab1a136d87995ba Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Figurine of St. Joseph Subject The topic of the resource Roman Catholic Orphan Asylum (San Francisco, Calif.) McEnnis, Sr. Francis, D.C. Maginnis, John T., -1864 Canal Zone Grant, Ulyssses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885 California--Gold discoveries Cholera Description An account of the resource This figurine was likely hand-carried across the Isthmus of Panama by the Pioneer Sisters traveling to San Francisco, California in 1852. It was among the contents of the corner stone from the original Roman Catholic Orphan Asylum (1852-1873). Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Unknown Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived The Daughters of Charity, Province of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available N/A Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource ca. 1852 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource N/A Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource The use of records taken from our collection (quotations, photographs, etc.), must be obtained through written permission from the Provincial Archivist (26000 Altamont Road, Los Altos Hills, CA 94022-4317). If permission is given to reproduce such records, the researcher is required to use our credit line which is as follows: Courtesy of the The Daughters of Charity, Province of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Marble; 2" x 5" Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Physical Object Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context N/A Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant San Francisco, California Isthmus of Panama Daughters of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul https://scfederationarchives.org/files/original/a4746f23a5b5a4abcd0d46f323e05b6a.jpg bca62ad99e2e64865cee5d69f271abc6 https://scfederationarchives.org/files/original/6d2a9a8b16d1017915d9044e3f72e297.jpg 498e1f2c1248a97692ada6a68ba6977e Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Linoleum blocks used to print front and back covers of the pamphlet, 'The Antigonish Way.' Subject The topic of the resource Adult education Agriculture, Cooperative Antigonish movement Cooperation Linoleum block printing Nova Scotia -- Antigonish County Relief printing St. Francis Xavier University-- Extension Dept Description An account of the resource Two linocut blocks, hand-carved by Sister Irene (Mary Anselm) Doyle in 1940. The linocuts utilize the “multi-block” printing technique, in which each color in a print is made from a different block. They feature thematic representations of Nova Scotian production of the era: fishing, agriculture, handcrafts, mining, and industry. The blocks were used to print an array of material, including sharkskin drapery, posters, and notably the front and back cover for the pamphlet, The Antigonish Way. Based on a series of radio broadcasts and published by the Extension Department at Saint Francis Xavier University, The Antigonish Way illustrates the history of the Antigonish Movement and its guiding principles. In the early 20th century, the Antigonish Diocese in eastern Nova Scotia experienced the dramatic decline of its resource based economy and extensive poverty. Diocesan clergy, Dr. Moses Coady and Father Jimmy Tompkins, advocated for adult education as a means of improving these social and economic concerns. This became commonly known as the Antigonish Movement and took the form of study clubs that would identify a community’s unique strengths and weaknesses, and then formulate collaborative solutions, such as cooperatives and credit unions. Then in 1928, Saint Francis Xavier University established the Extension Department, led by Dr. Coady, to teach and implement the methods of the Antigonish Movement in the wider community. Marthas were tasked with heading the Women’s Division, dedicated to encouraging women’s involvement in the movement. Sister Irene (Mary Anselm) Doyle, a talented artist, oversaw the Handicrafts Section which promoted traditional crafts such as weaving, knitting and other textile work, woodworking, canning, leatherwork, pottery, and printmaking. Sisters also supplied book-keeping services, established lending libraries, arranged study clubs, classes, and conferences, and aided in the production and distribution of Extension literature, such as the pamphlet, The Antigonish Way. It was one of many instructional publications the Extension Department offered to communities around the world that sought cooperative solutions to reduce poverty and strengthen local economies. Sister Irene Doyle’s block prints – a handicraft that illustrated Nova Scotian production and self-sufficiency, were perfectly suited for the cover. The legacy of the Antigonish Movement perseveres to this day—the Coady International Institute at St. Francis Xavier University, continues to teach its principles, fostering community-based development and leadership education at an international level. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Sister Irene (Mary Anselm) Doyle, CSM, Artist Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Congregation of the Sisters of St. Martha, Antigonish Nova Scotia. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available The prints were featured on the front and back cover for the pamphlet, The Antigonish Way, published in Antigonish, N.S. : Extension Dept., St. Francis Xavier University, 1943. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1940 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Extension Department of St. Francis Xavier's University, Antigonish, Nova Scotia Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Online access is provided for research purposes only. Permission for reproduction or use requests must be obtained. Please contact: CSM Archives, Congregation of the Sisters of St. Martha, 75 Marian Drive, Antigonish, Nova Scotia, Canada, B2G 2G6. This permission is valid only insofar as CSM Archives, as owner or custodian, has any rights in the matter and does not remove the responsibility of the author, editor, and publisher to guard against the infringement of any rights, including copyright, that may be held by others. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Linoleum blocks 32 cm (height) x 23 cm (width) x 2 cm (depth) Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Physical Object Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context N/A Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1940-1943 Antigonish, Nova Scotia, Canada Coordinates: Lat: 45 39 00 N degrees minutes Lat: 45.6500 decimal degrees Long: 062 00 00 W degrees minutes Long: -62.0000 decimal degrees https://scfederationarchives.org/files/original/caf3bdd4fd3701c14448fa1888371eb7.jpg 81840f35c8a933369d8cce5a93850cf4 https://scfederationarchives.org/files/original/e19873cc73b971b20d197604368de6b4.jpg b1af44de28d04fea6a20a603b2c29dd3 Physical Object An inanimate, three-dimensional object or substance. Note that digital representations of, or surrogates for, these objects should use Moving Image, Still Image, Text or one of the other types. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource St. Joseph’s Free School and The Academy of Mount Saint Vincent, stained glass panels, 1810; 1859; 1943; 1972 Subject The topic of the resource Catholic schools St. Joseph’s Academy (Emmitsburg, Md.) McGowan’s Pass (Convent: New York, N.Y) Academy of Mount St. Vincent on-the-Hudson (New York, N.Y.) Academy of Mount St. Vincent (Tuxedo Park, N.Y.) Central Park (New York, N.Y.) –Pictorial works Bronx (New York, N.Y.) – Pictorial works Schools –New York (State) –Tuxedo Park – Pictorial works Schools – New York (City) – Bronx –Pictorial works Description An account of the resource Panel 1, upper section: Emmitsburg, Maryland, 1810: In 1810 when Elizabeth Seton arrived in Emmitsburg, Maryland, the new community of the Sisters of Charity of Saint Joseph’s, opened a free school, the two-story Federal-style building depicted, today known as the ‘White House.’ On February 22, 1810, three girls were the first day students to attend Saint Joseph’s Free School, the first free Catholic school for girls staffed by religious women in the country. Panel 1, lower section: McGown’s Pass, Manhattan, 1847: Mother Seton’s school in Emmitsburg was the precursor to the Academy of Mount Saint Vincent, Bronx, opened after the New York Sisters separated from Emmitsburg community in 1847. Under the patronage of Reverend John Hughes, the first Archbishop of New York and brother to Mother Mary Angela Hughes who led the Community 1855-1861, the Academy at McGown’s Pass was regarded as one of the pioneer institutions in the East for the education of Catholic girls. In 1851, the Academy received its charter from the New York State Legislature. McGown’s Pass at approximately 109th Street and 5th Avenue, had been the location of Revolutionary War headquarters for George Washington and his army. Panel 2, upper section: Font Hill-On-Hudson, Bronx, New York, 1859 When the Sisters were asked to vacate the McGown’s Pass property in Manhattan for the planned development of Central Park, they purchased the 55-acre estate Font Hill-On-Hudson located on the east bank of the Hudson River. In 1859 when construction of the first building at Font Hill-on-Hudson was completed, the building included accommodations for the new Academy and boarding students. The classrooms, grand study hall, art room, music hall, reception rooms, as well as the Convent and Chapel of the Immaculate Conception were housed in this building, today known as Founders Hall. Panel 2, lower section: Tuxedo Park, New York, 1943 As the College student population increased, the need for separate quarters for the Academy’s faculty, students, and activities, was addressed. To provide a new location for the school, Archbishop Spellman deeded an estate in Tuxedo Park, New York, that had been donated to the Archdiocese of New York by Mrs. E. John Heidseick. On this property, the mansion ‘Chastellux’ first housed the Academy of Mount Saint Vincent at Tuxedo Park in 1943. In 1947, the Academy expanded in acreage when Mr. Erasmus Lindley deeded his adjacent home and property. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Peter Appleton, Artist A handwritten note recorded by Sr. Maria Lawrence Keating, who taught at the Academy of Mount Saint Vincent, Tuxedo Park, from 1948-1966, states that Mother Mary Fuller asked artist Peter Appleton, who designed the windows for the Tuxedo Park chapel to create these plaques to honor the tradition of the Academy. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Sisters of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul of New York Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available N/A Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource ca. 1960 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource N/A Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Permission for reproduction or quotation must be obtained through written application to: Director of Archives, Sisters of Charity of New York, 6301 Riverdale Avenue, Bronx, New York, 10471. This permission is valid only insofar as he Archives of the Sisters of Charity of New York, as owner or custodian, has any rights in the matter and does not remove the responsibility of the author, editor, and publisher to guard against the infringement of any rights; including copyright, that may be held by others. Relation A related resource https://scny.org/two-stained-glass-panels-saint-josephs-free-school-and-the-academy-of-mount-saint-vincent-1810-1972/ Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Physical Object Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Physical Object Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context N/A Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1810; 1847; 1859; 1943 St. Joseph’s Academy (Emmitsburg, Md.) McGowan’s Pass (Convent: New York, N.Y) Academy of Mount St. Vincent on-the-Hudson (New York, N.Y.) Academy of Mount St. Vincent (Tuxedo Park, N.Y.) 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Title A name given to the resource Steeple from former Bethany Motherhouse Chapel, crowning a reflective pool in the Bethany Centennial Gardens Subject The topic of the resource Architecture Bell tower Buildings Fountain Nova Scotia -- Antigonish County Spire Steeple and steeple components Description An account of the resource Built from 1962 to 1963, the steeple stood atop the Sisters of St. Martha’s Motherhouse Chapel for more than 50 years, sheltering the bell and serving as a hillside symbol of hope. Its construction, paired with a new chapel and wing, marked a period of immense growth in the size of the congregation. Composed of a steel frame and clad in copper, the steeple is topped with a stainless-steel crucifix. This crucifix was a modern addition, replacing the original gold-leaf cross that was damaged during a storm in 2005. When the Motherhouse was deconstructed, from 2018 to 2019, the remaining grounds were transformed into the Bethany Centennial Gardens. The steeple was then installed amid the garden. Refurbished, it now surmounts a granite and concrete reflective pool, and rests upon a weathered-steel base, bearing the inscriptions of the Congregation of the Sisters of St. Martha’s “CSM” symbol, and a quotation from previous Chapters’ Directional Statements, “standing together in undaunted hope”. Still skimming the hillside, the steeple provides a peaceful place for contemplation and continues to be a visible symbol of the Marthas’ presence and faith. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Patrick Keenleyside Architect from the firm Govan Kaminker Langley Keenleyside Melick Devonshire & Wilson Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Congregation of the Sisters of St. Martha, Antigonish Nova Scotia. Photographs provided by CSM Communications Coordinator and CSM Archives. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Congregation of the Sisters of St. Martha, Antigonish Nova Scotia. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1962-1963, original construction 2020-2022, installation at Bethany Centennial Garden Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Online access is provided for research purposes only. Permission for reproduction or use requests must be obtained. Please contact: CSM Archives, Congregation of the Sisters of St. Martha, 75 Marian Drive, Antigonish, Nova Scotia, Canada, B2G 2G6. This permission is valid only insofar as CSM Archives, as owner or custodian, has any rights in the matter and does not remove the responsibility of the author, editor, and publisher to guard against the infringement of any rights, including copyright, that may be held by others. Relation A related resource N/A Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Copper, steel, weathered-steel, granite, and cement Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Physical Object Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context N/A Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1962-2022 Antigonish, Nova Scotia, Canada Coordinates: Lat: 45 39 00 N degrees minutes Lat: 45.6500 decimal degrees Long: 062 00 00 W degrees minutes Long: -62.0000 decimal degrees Sisters of St. Martha of Antigonish https://scfederationarchives.org/files/original/ea8a667734e7e56a5a59b8192f4b58be.jpg bc8627ad7a5c57325bc23b67f204e3c9 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Order of Alhambra Subject The topic of the resource Cholera--Religious aspects--Catholic Church Daughters of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul Order of Alhambra Description An account of the resource In 1832, cholera ravaged the city of Philadelphia. The Daughters of Charity accepted the invitation to nurse in the city, the Almshouse, and the General Hospital to care for the victims of the dread disease. Two Daughters died during their service during this service. Over 100 years later, the memory of the Daughters bravery in the face of a brutal epidemic remained strong. The Order of the Alhambra, a Catholic fraternal order, erected a plaque in Philadelphia General Hospital in a memorial to the Daughters’ service. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Order of Alhambra Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Order of the Alhambra Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1947-08-23 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Daughters of Charity Archives, Province of St. Louise, Emmitsburg, MD Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Permission for any type of publication of archival materials, including text, photographs, video, or audio must be secured from the Daughters of Charity Communications Director before publication. Contact archives staff for appropriate forms and contact information. Relation A related resource N/A Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Brass, 49 1/2" tall x 28" wide Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context EM 7-6-1 #1 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1947-08-23 Philadelphia, PA Daughters of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul https://scfederationarchives.org/files/original/4b3b22ed59f25c968a39299fd1a3dc9b.jpg b9eb5df2fa01323f8c56b7e7652db860 https://scfederationarchives.org/files/original/22b9a940b2f9d4e8b5130bf7c78eca2e.jpg 6074e881b52e7b6e8969fecff2db392e https://scfederationarchives.org/files/original/7e42ceece02af8e38090fb38fba72532.jpg 8e59bf5d549c7f7e6ad202546dc563d1 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Sr. Alice Matthew’s Trunk Subject The topic of the resource Trunk (Luggage) Daughters of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul. Emmitsburg Province Description An account of the resource The trunk was a symbol of the Daughters of Charity and their ability and willingness to travel to wherever they were needed. The trunk was meant to be a semi-lightweight and convenient way to pack up all the clothing, habits, and necessities of life, while encouraging a sense of personal moderation amongst individual sisters. This trunk, in very good condition, belonged to Sister Alice Matthews, and still has the shipping information as she began her ministry at Providence Hospital in Washington, D.C. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource N/A Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Daughters of Charity Archives, Province of St. Louise, Emmitsburg, MD Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available N/A Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource ca. 1986 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource N/A Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Permission for any type of publication of archival materials, including text, photographs, video, or audio must be secured from the Daughters of Charity Communications Director before publication. Contact archives staff for appropriate forms and contact information. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Wood and Leather, 36” x 21” x 24” Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Physical Object Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context EM 11-5-3 #323 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant ca. 1985 Washington DC Daughters of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul https://scfederationarchives.org/files/original/17385de3aa3a93ac1c2a56de413fc9ce.jpg 70621f746645a68e9661a41402d68bc0 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rocking chair, kneeler and wheelchair used by Foundress, Mère Marie-Anne Description An account of the resource Rocking chair, kneeler and wheelchair, were used by Foundress, Mère Marie-Anne; she was 73 years old when she, with 52 sisters, founded Religieuses de Notre-Dame-Du_Sacre-Coeur (Our Lady of the Sacred Heart). This is the first wheelchair used in the Congregation. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Unknown Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Religieuses de Notre-Dame-Du_Sacre-Coeur (Our Lady of the Sacred Heart) Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource N/A Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Statue Plaster?? Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Physical Object Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available N/A Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1924 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Online access is provided for research purposes only. For rights, reproduction, and use requests or more information, please contact the Religieuses de Notre-Dame-du-Sacre-Coeur (Our Lady of the Sacred Heart) Subject The topic of the resource Wheelchairs Rocking chairs Kneelers Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context N/A Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant N/A Les Religieuses de Notre-Dame-du-Sacré-Coeur https://scfederationarchives.org/files/original/1fbf36cec9cd6d094c850ef858825708.jpg 1592ad29a87fb85a0c4dff576e94cf5e Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Sisters Caring for Cholera Victims on McNabs Island, 1866. Subject The topic of the resource Nova Scotia--McNabs Island Cholera Sisters of Charity of Saint Vincent de Paul (Halifax, N.S.) Description An account of the resource The painting depicts a scene on McNabs Island in Halifax Harbour during a cholera outbreak in 1866. In the foreground are two Sisters in black habits. One is offering a cup to a woman in a shawl. The other Sister is surrounded by children. A third Sister is seen in a tent caring for a person. Makeshift tents are set up next to trees. Two ships are anchored in the Halifax Harbour. The SS England, a large ship carrying 1300 passengers bound for New York, was suddenly struck by a cholera outbreak was forced to make an emergency stop in the Halifax Harbour in Nova Scotia. By the time the anchor had dropped, 50 passengers had already died of the disease. Archbishop Thomas Louis Connelly was concerned about the care of the sick, especially the orphaned children, and asked for volunteers to go to the island. Despite the very serious risk of contracting the disease, every Sister volunteered. Three Sisters were selected to minister to the sick on McNabs Island, and none contracted cholera. Within the congregation, this event is referred to as the start of health care ministries for the Sisters. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Sister Agnes Berchmans Landry: Sister Agnes Berchmans Landry (1879-1973) originally painted the scene of the Sisters caring for cholera victims on McNabs Island for Mount Saint Vincent Motherhouse in Halifax, Nova Scotia, which was destroyed by fire in January 1951. After the fire, Sister Agnes Berchmans, though advanced in age, repainted the scene for the new Motherhouse. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Sisters of Charity - Halifax Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available N/A Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1951-1973 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource N/A Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Online access is provided for research purposes only. For rights, reproduction, and use requests or more information, please contact the Sisters of Charity – Halifax Congregational Archivist. Relation A related resource N/A Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Painting, 66” height x 47” width x 2” depth Type The nature or genre of the resource Physical Object Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 95.267 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1866 Halifax (Nova Scotia) Sisters of Charity of Halifax https://scfederationarchives.org/files/original/cf24d31ea417ba8f5757e96e26fd8e26.JPG a22472a52915e95faddc12711a7836a0 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Lap Desk used by Mother Regina Mattingly circa 1855 Subject The topic of the resource Monasticism and religious orders for women -- Catholic Church -- History Catholic Church. Archdiocese of Cincinnati (Ohio) Sisters of Charity of Cincinnati Cincinnati (Ohio) Mount Saint Joseph (Ohio) Description An account of the resource A small brass plate inscribed “Sr. Mary Regina” affixed to a varnished wooden box - a black velvet-lined writing surface – small compartments for pens and ink – and tucked beneath, a secure space for writing paper, snippets already penned, or letters received. Mother Regina’s lap desk was a well-loved and treasured possession. When did she acquire such an item? On how many journeys did it accompany her? Imagine her carrying it as she made her way to Dayton to open the new St. Mary’s Academy in 1857. Or later, when she was Mother of the Congregation, did it accompany her as she traveled to visit the Sisters on the various missions? Did she use it as she sat in quiet corners at Cedar Grove, the Motherhouse of the Community at this time and the current site of Seton High School, writing in her journals? Or in her last months as she lay in a hospital bed suffering the ravages of cancer? Well-educated as a young woman, Mother Regina Mattingly was a deeply reflective person, a lover of books, a devoted educator, a keeper of journals, and a prolific letter-writer. Surely, for such a one, the familiar feel of the polished wood and the worn velvet cloth provided a sense of comfort and peace as she settled in with pen and paper. As she began her journals, she told herself, “All that I may promise in these pages shall be the true exponent of self, as far as circumstances will permit….I wish to be real in all things – real in friendship, real in practical piety, real in the correction of my many faults, real in my intercourse with others, and above all real in my love of God and His Sacred Heart.” She returns again and again to these themes, often starting a passage by describing some event such as the felling of trees at Cedar Grove, then shifting to a spiritual reflection, as when she writes, “It forcibly reminded me of the roots of our human passions with some of us have been tugging at for so many years.” A great lover of natural beauty, she often remarked on her surroundings as when she and Mother Josephine Harvey visited the Western missions where she was extravagant in describing the magnificent sights of the Colorado Rockies, and the gorgeous hues of the New Mexico Sangre de Cristo Mountains. By reading her journals and letters, it is possible to see deeply into the soul of this prayerful woman who was so influential in the foundational years of the Sisters of Charity of Cincinnati. How many of these passages were written on her beautiful lap desk? Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Manufacturer Unknown Lap Desk given to the archives following Mother Regina Mattingly’s death in 1883. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Sisters of Charity of Cincinnati Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available N/A Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource ca. 1855 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource N/A Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Online access is provided for research purposes only. For rights, reproduction, and use requests or more information, please contact the Sisters of Charity of Cincinnati Archivist Relation A related resource N/A Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Equipment and tools Wood with sectional compartments, measures 10” x 5” x 16” Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Physical Object Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context N/A Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Cincinnati (Ohio) Mount Saint Joseph (Ohio) Sisters of Charity of Cincinnati