Rules and Constitutions, Guidelines and Rites, Bulk, 1857-1972 1844-1972, bulk: 1857 - 1972
Scope and Contents
The series consists of correspondence and boun volumes relating to constitutions, rules, and guidelines for day-to-day living. Also included are permissions given by the Bishop, handwritten copies, and printed books which were collected and generated by the sisters of Mercy in Hull between 1857 and 1972.
Dates
- Creation: Bulk, 1857-1972 1844-1972
- Creation: Majority of material found within 1857 - 1972
Conditions Governing Access note
As a private archive, access to the Institute of Our Lady of Mercy Archive requires application to the Archivist and approval by the Institute's Leadership Team. Where items are closed for access, this is indicated at the appropriate level.
Biographical / Historical
The Sisters of Mercy in Hull ceased to have the Bishop as a superior in 1929. One bishop (either Richard Lacy, or Thomas Shine) wrote that he would no longer be able appoint or dismiss elected superiors, but subsequent records show that Bishop Shine did indeed appoint superiors after this date. There seems to be uncertainty as to what the change in status did in fact entail.
Full Extent
From the Fonds: 42 Cubic Feet (200+ boxes)
Language of Materials
From the Fonds: English
Arrangement
The series is divided into three files: the first details ceremonies and rites such a profession; the second is a collection of copies of the constitutions; and the third is a broader collection of regulations which takes in correspondence from the bishop who was the religious superior until 1926.
Container Summary
4.0 volumes 2.0 folders 1.0 loose sheet
Repository Details
Part of the Bermondsey Convent of Mercy Repository