Histories
Scope and Contents
The series consists of the various forms of presenting the history of the Sisters in Hull. There is a folder produced for the centenary of the Sisters in Hull, five articles, three histories written by Hull Sisters, one exhibit from a celebration in 1993 and a time line in the form of outsized two rolls, produced for the Millennium celebrations.
Dates
- Creation: 1841-2000
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 history of the Sisters of Mercy in Hull begins in Baggot Street, from where Sisters were sent to Clifford in Yorkshire to set up a school. These Sisters were the ones who went to Hull to make a foundation there and flourished, and so with them Catholic education.
Full Extent
2 box (2.0 folders, 7.0 envelopes, and 2.0 outsize rolls)
Language of Materials
From the Fonds: English
Arrangement
The series is arranged into seven files, which reflects the original order. The history of Endsleigh convent, Anlaby Road convent and St Mary's school is intertwined and so has been arranged in the original order. The same applies for land of Southcoates Lane and Wilton Street.
Repository Details
Part of the Bermondsey Convent of Mercy Repository