Relics and Holy Ephemera
Scope and Contents
This collection contains the relics, holy cards, sacred vessels, and other holy ephemera donated to the province. It is separated into four series.
The first series covers regular relics and is composed of four cartons. Each carton has four trays of 15 cubes, although the third and fourth trays in the fourth carton have six cubes for larger reliquaries. The relics are arranged roughly in alphabetical order, but later additions have been added on when acquired. Relic documentation, when available, is placed in four binders arranged by Trays.
The second series includes Large Relics that did not fit in the cartons. They are in large, individual packets and comprise one large box. Their documentation follows the binder format as above.
The third series is comprised of Holy Cards, Medals, and other holy ehpemera. This includes necklaces, rosaries, or other religious items that might have come alongside the relics but were not directly related. This series is currently being processed.
The fouth series holds sacred vessels such as chalices, ciboriums, cruets, and a small collection of mass kits. Associated bags or holding materials are kept when possible. This series is currently being processed.
Dates
- Creation: 1880-2000
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open to the public, but outside researchers must communicate with Archivist before arriving and accessing materials. The materials are non-circulating.
Audiovisual equipment including a cassette player and a film projector is needed to access some of the media.
Extent
15 Linear Feet (Four cartons, each with four trays. Each of the trays have 15 cubes except Trays 3 and 4 in the fourth carton, which each have six cubes each. There are also four binders and one large box which contains the large relics, each in a labeled sleeve. )
Language of Materials
Latin
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Most relics were donated by friars of the province. A small number were donated by the Diocese of Madison and are noted as such.
- Title
- Guide to the Relics and Holy Ephemera Collection RH
- Author
- Kevin O'Gorman
- Date
- 9-10-2024
- 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