Archives, 1985-2007
Scope and Contents
The General Archives of the Institute of Our Lady of Mercy (now known as the Institute of Our Lady of Mercy Archives) were initiated in Bermondsey in 1984 at the request of M. Imelda Keena RSM and her Council in response to the requirements of the Vatican Documents, the Code of Canon Law and the Chapter Resolution which stated, "There should be a central place where historical records and items of interest associated with Catherine McAuley are available and an Archivist to take the responsibility for such a resource centre".
On 06 September 1986, Reverend Michael Clifton presided at the official opening of the Archives. In January 1987 a generous Archive Fund was set up and further funding is supplied as necessary. The Institute Archive Policy was examined by M. Imelda Keena RSM and her Council and received formal acceptance in March 1987, when a copy was circulated to every Convent.
Marion McCarthy RSM was appointed Archivist in 1986.
Dates
- Creation: 1985-2007
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 note
The General Archives of the Institute of Our Lady of Mercy (now known as the Institute of Our Lady of Mercy Archives) were initiated in Bermondsey in 1984 at the request of M. Imelda Keena RSM and her Council in response to the requirements of the Vatican Documents, the Code of Canon Law and the Chapter Resolution which stated, "There should be a central place where historical records and items of interest associated with Catherine McAuley are available and an Archivist to take the responsibility for such a resource centre".
On 06 September 1986, Reverend Michael Clifton presided at the official opening of the Archives. In January 1987 a generous Archive Fund was set up and further funding is supplied as necessary. The Institute Archive Policy was examined by M. Imelda Keena RSM and her Council and received formal acceptance in March 1987, when a copy was circulated to every Convent.
Marion McCarthy RSM was appointed Archivist in 1986. M. Ambrose Mulroy RSM was appointed Assistant Archivist in April 1987. Three Provincial Archivists, M. Imelda Dent RSM, Annunciata Lynch RSM and Madeleine Searson RSM, were appointed at the end of 1987. M. Imelda Keena RSM was appointed Archivist in 1989 when Marion McCarthy RSM was appointed to Baggot Street, Dublin. M. Teresa Green RSM was appointed Assistant Archivist in 1995. M. Clement Canovan RSM assisted in the archives 1998-1999. Marion McCarthy RSM was appointed Archivist again in October 1999. Kate Johnston (nee Lewis) was appointed Archivist in October 2007.
Full Extent
4 boxes
Language of Materials
English
Custodial History note
Entry into Bermondsey annals dated 9th June 1988: "Sr Teresa Green from Newcastle came to help in the archives".
Repository Details
Part of the Bermondsey Convent of Mercy Repository