Constitutions, 1926 - 1986
Scope and Contents
The file consists of three different books of the constitution of the Sisters of Mercy. The earliest, 1926 was printed by Browne and Nolan Ltd. It is a small volume of the constitutions used by the sisters in the UK in 1926. It has Tilbury convent's stamp on it; the second was printed in 1952 edition of the constitution of the sisters of Mercy Philadelphia, for the use of M Gabriel Cronin; and one slim volume of the constitutions produced at the beginning of the Institute of Our Lady of Mercy in 1986.It was printed by Ecclesial printers, Webberley Ltd. The inside cover reads: 'M Cecelia, Convent of Mercy, Wanstead 1987.
Dates
- Creation: 1926 - 1986
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 Fonds: 42 Cubic Feet (200+ boxes)
Language of Materials
English
Wanstead box 1
Former location Number Wanstead 200/3/20
Container Summary
3.0 volume
Good
Paper, printed matter, ink, boards The volumes are flat and intact with little signs of wear.
Repository Details
Part of the Bermondsey Convent of Mercy Repository