Bermondsey Annals, volumes I-III, 1839-1997
Scope and Contents
The file consists of four volumes, volume I begins with a narrative of the life of Catherine McAuley, known as 'The Bermondsey Manuscript', and is dated 1839-1856. Volume II is dated 1856-1905. Both volumes I and II are illuminated manuscripts. Volume III is dated 1906-1997 and includes information on the Mercy Shield and an article on Florence Nightingale from 'Nursing Illustrated' on 12 May 1939 (pages 317-320).
Volume IV runs from February 1997 to February 2011.
Volumes I and II were rebound in the 1990s and original letters removed from the volumes. The letters can be found throughout IOLM/BER sub-fonds.
Dates
- Creation: 1839-1997
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 volume (2 boxes)
Language of Materials
English
BER Boxes 64 and 65
Formerly doc BER/300/2/29, 30, 71
Ref BER
Bound photocopies of volumes I and II are fully complete and to be used as surrogates to preserve the originals.
Physical Description
Paper, ink, board covers
General
After February 2011 the annals are in loose page form and held on computer also and will be transferred to folders eventually.
Repository Details
Part of the Bermondsey Convent of Mercy Repository