Sisters' personal files, 1840-circa 1980
Scope and Contents note
Reverend Mother would have kept individual files for all Sisters in the community, containing their personal details and certificates. The content of the two folders in the first file have been arranged alphabetically by surname and contain wills, examinations, birth and death certificates, baptism certificates, educational certificates, and any associated correspondence. Sisters' files which are more complete or are of particular note have been added as separate files.
Dates
- Creation: 1840-circa 1980
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 file
Language of Materials
From the Sub-Fonds: English
Arrangement note
The content of two folders in the first file of Sister's papers have been arranged alphabetically A-Z by surname. Sisters' files which are more complete or are of particular note have been added as separate files.
Other Finding Aids
Photographs of individual sisters, or photographs which they themselves collected can be found in this section under either her name or 'Sisters papers arranged A - Z' IOLM/BER/8/3/1
Repository Details
Part of the Bermondsey Convent of Mercy Repository