Arrangements during the First and Second World Wars, 1907-1944

File — Box: Hull 10

Identifier: IOLM/HUL/8/4/1

Scope and Contents

The file consists of typed correspondence with handwritten notations from the Catholic Education Council dated 1907-1918. They mainly concern the number of admissions to the College, grants and other financial affairs, as well as the practicality of laying down a minimum standard of educational attainments as a condition of admission. There are also many typewritten letters dated 1918 from the Women's National Land Service Corp. and the Board of Education concerning volunteers among Endsleigh students to harvest the flax that year; typed letters between the Board of Education and the college principal and the Superior of the convent concerning the suitability of Marvel Hall for accommodation of students and the return to Endsleigh; and other war time correspondence dated between 1943 and 1944.

Dates

Creation: 1907-1944

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.

Full Extent

From the Sub-Series: 5 folders: (1.0 envelope)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Arrangement

The letters have been arranged into four envelopes, reflecting Marvel Hall accommodation, the flax harvest of 1918, other wartime correspondence with the Board, and correspondence with the Catholic Education Council.