Endsleigh Convent and Anlaby Road Convent, and St Mary's School, 1857-1957

File — Box: Hull 18

Identifier: IOLM/HUL/11/1

Scope and Contents

The file consists of 1. Four copies of the "Story of Hull Convents and Schools 1857 to 1957"; 2. Two typescripts and one handwritten, which detail the story of Endsleigh College, St Mary's secondary school for girls, and Anlaby Road Convent and school; 3. One exercise book telling the story of Hull Convent, Anlaby Road and then Endsleigh Convent from 1855 to 1956, it is marked 'Early Years'; 4. One folder marked 'About Endsleigh' and stamped 'Archives Northern Province', it was produced for the centenary celebrations on 8 January 1957. The history begins in Dublin in 1830 and Hull convent in 1857; 5. One booklet entitled 'St Mary's school beginnings and endings' includes articles about the school from 1905 to 1988; 6.Two typed versions of the history of the foundation of Hull Sisters of Mercy.

Dates

Creation: 1857-1957

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 Series: 2 box (2.0 folders, 7.0 envelopes, and 2.0 outsize rolls)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Arrangement

The history of Endsleigh convent, Anlaby Road convent, and St Mary's school is intertwined and so has been arranged in the original order.

Hull Box 18

HUL/300/2/671, 697

Good to poor

The hand written history is in good condition and the typescript is fair but is a little torn at the corners. There is an exercise book the cover of which is poor.