Prior Provincial Records
Scope and Contents
This collection covers the writings and communication of Provincials in the duties of their office from the Province's inception in 1939 to the most recent former Provincial in 2023. The collection is primarily composed of letters written to friars of the province alongside any personal communication that relates to their position but not to an existing collection. Photographs, sermons, and other media are included when applicable.
The collection is organized into series by Provincial and is contained in three boxes. The current Provincial's material will be archived upon the completion of his term.
Dates
- Creation: 1939-2023
Conditions Governing Access
Material from this Collection may only be accessed upon consultation and written permission from the Provincial.
Conditions Governing Use
Some materials might require the use of audiovisual materials. Any AV materials must be viewed using equipment within the archive. Contact the archivist prior to visiting.
Extent
3 Linear Feet (3 Boxes)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
This collection covers the writings and communication of Provincials in the duties of their office from the Province's inception in 1939 to 2023. The collection is contained in three boxes and is primarily composed of letters written to friars of the province alongside any personal communication that relates to their position but not to an existing collection. Photographs, sermons, and other media are included when applicable.
Physical Location
Archives of the Province of St. Albert the Great, USA. 1910 S. Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60608.
File Plan
Each Provincial constitutes a “series” which is divided into files as follows: .01 - Life; Obituaries, etc. .02 - Photographs .03 - Correspondence: Personal - NB: Preliminary arrangement to be done by year. Holdings may suggest that this should be done alphabetically by person and then by year. .04 - Correspondence: Circular letters (by year) --- .08 - Papers/Addresses/Homilies
Legal Status
This collection is available for research only upon contact of the Archivist. The materials are non-circulating.
Subject
- Dominican Province of St. Albert the Great (Organization)
- Title
- Guide to Prior Provincial Records
- Status
- In Progress
- Author
- Kevin O'Gorman
- Date
- 12-6-2024
- 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