GUIDE TO CATHOLIC RECORDS ABOUT NATIVE AMERICANS IN THE U.S.
Volume 2: Midwest United States
Wisconsin: WI-34
Sisters of the Divine Savior. North American Province. Archives
Divine Savior Provincial House
4311 North 100 Street
Milwaukee, WI 53222
Phone: 414-466-0810
Email: leadership@salvatoriansisters.org
Hours: By appointment only
Access: Some restrictions apply
Copying facilities: Yes
History: Blessed Maria of the Apostles and Venerable Father Francis Mary of the Cross Jordan co-founded the Sisters of the Divine Savior in Italy, 1888, who have self-identified with the post-nominal initials, 鈥淪.D.S.鈥 They made its first U.S. foundation, 1895, and served the following Native American missions.
1933-1967 |
Tekakwitha Hospital, Sisseton (Sisseton, Wahpeton), South Dakota |
1936-1989 |
Sister Irene (Kathryn) De Marrais, S.D.S. (Sisseton-Wahpeton) (1915-2004), professed and served Native parishes in Minnesota (St. Stephen School, Minneapolis), South Dakota (Sisseton, St. Catherine Church), and Wisconsin through teaching and home visitations |
1939-1973 |
Tekakwitha Indian Children's Home (Sisseton, Wahpeton), Sisseton, South Dakota |
Holdings of Catholic records about Native Americans:
Inclusive dates: 1939-1969, undated
Volume: .2 cubic foot
Description: Within 3 series.
/1 "Closed Schools"
Inclusive dates: 1939-1967, undated
Volume: .15 cubic foot
Description: Contains files on the Tekakwitha Indian Children's Home.
A. Correspondence, 1967, 1 letter
B. Chronicles, 1939-1964, .1 cubic foot
C. Photographs, 1964, undated, 13 photos and 8 negatives
/2 "Closed Hospitals"
Inclusive dates: 1941-1969
Volume: 1 folder
Description: Contains a chronicle created by the sisters at the Tekakwitha Hospital.
/3 Personnel Files
Inclusive dates: Unknown
Volume: 1 or more folders
Description: Contains the files of Sister Irene (Kathryn) De Marrais, S.D.S. (Sisseton-Wahpeton) (1915-2004).
Unless otherwise noted, the repository on this page holds (or held) the records described here and they are not held at the 向日葵视频 Archives.
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