Clifford and the foundation of Hull, 1889-1927
Scope and Contents
The file consists of photocopy of a twenty five sheet handwritten history by Reverend W.H Lewthwaite, of Clifford Convent and tells of the history of installing a community of ladies in a 'hostel' to run a school, and later Sisters of Mercy from Baggot Street, who a little later went to Hull; a history in the form of nine questions and answers from Sister Josephine RSM of St Xavier's, Providence, USA to Reverend Mother in Hull regarding the foundation of Clifford and Hull convents, and the nine handwritten answers from M Anastasia O'Hara RSM plus one typed copy.
Dates
- Creation: 1889-1927
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
These are the sisters which formed the community at Hull. After a few years later Sisters of Mercy from Bermondsey took over at Clifford
Full Extent
1 envelope:
Language of Materials
English
Hull Box 18
HUL/300/2/679-680, 739
Physical Description
Paper, ink, typescript and photocopy The letters torn in places and one letter in on quite fragile paper.
Repository Details
Part of the Bermondsey Convent of Mercy Repository