Personal Files
Scope and Contents
This collection contains personal materials relating to friars after they have left the order, passed away, or transferred to another province. Each friar's file contents are mostly contain to their novitiate records, canonical assignments, historically important correspondence, and a small number of personal items if desired upon their passing. Within the broader collection, each Friar is sorted as a series.
Friars with particuarly substantial historically important papers or items outside of the scope of the Personal Files Collection are moved to a dedicated collection under their name.
This collection is a work in progress and any use of these files requires the explicit permission of the Provincial. Contact the Archivist to discuss access or inquire about friars that may not been cataloged yet.
Dates
- Creation: 1939 - 2024
Conditions Governing Access
Requires explicit permission from Provincial to access any records. Contact the Archivist for more information.
For comprehensive lists and records of individuals who left the order or transferred to other provinces, researchers must contact the archivist. Access to such materials may be restricted and is subject to privacy considerations and organizational policy.
Conditions Governing Use
Some materials might require use of the Archive's audiovisual equipment. Contact the Archivist ahead of time to prepare for such requests.
Extent
100 Linear Feet (30 File Cabinets )
Language of Materials
English
Latin
Abstract
The Personal Files collection contains the personal records, correspondence, academic assignments, and other documentation pertaining to individuals who entered the novitiate of the Province of St. Albert the Great. This collection encompasses all individuals admitted to the novitiate regardless of their ultimate status, including those who have left the order, transferred to a different province, or remained members until their deaths. Obituaries, and photos when avaible, will be added for friars who have passed away. Access is available upon permission of the Provincial.
Physical Location
Archives of the Province of St. Albert the Great, USA. 1910 S. Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60608.
Legal Status
This collection is only available for research upon contact of the Archivist. The materials are non-circulating.
Subject
- Dominican Province of St. Albert the Great (Organization)
- Title
- Guide to Personal Files Collection
- Status
- In Progress
- Author
- Kevin O'Gorman
- Date
- 9-17-2024
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Archives of the Province of St. Albert the Great, U.S.A. Repository
1910 S. Ashland Ave
Chicago Illinois 60608 United States
3122430011
archivist@opcentral.org
