Crimea scrapbook, Circa 1854-1929

File — Box: BER 66

Identifier: IOLM/BER/14/3

Scope and Contents

The file consists of a volume known as the 'Crimea Scrapbook' despite covering a range of topics (presumably because the scrapbook was started as a result of following news coverage of the Crimean War). It is an unbound scrapbook of newspaper articles with illustrations, maps and small pamphlets, mainly pasted onto card. The bundle starts with views of the Crimea; follows Sisters who nursed there to the end of their lives; includes local and international Mercy news, and news of Popes and priests. Pages are missing and the order is not chronological. Also included is an etching by Lady Verney (sister of Florence Nightingale) of three boys and a pencil sketch of Balaclava Bay by a Sister of Mercy, dated February 1856.

Dates

Creation: Circa 1854-1929

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.