Direction from the ecclesial hierarchy and clergy, benefactors and the British government: correspondence and papers, 1840-1983 inclusive
Scope and Contents note
Series consists of records acquired and accumulated by the Bermondsey Congregation between 1840 and 1983. The series consists of handwritten, printed and typed correspondence and papers from Rome, Bishops, priests, benefactors and the British government.
Dates
- Creation: 1840-1983 inclusive
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
4 box
Language of Materials
From the Sub-Fonds: English
Arrangement note
The series is arranged into six files: Roman Decrees; Archdiocese of Westminster; Archdiocese of Southwark; correspondence and papers written by external Bishops; correspondence and papers written by priests and religious brothers; correspondence and papers from benefactors. These divisions have been imposed by the Archivist as original order could not be assertained.
Repository Details
Part of the Bermondsey Convent of Mercy Repository