Promotional Vocation Materials

Collection

Identifier: PG-1305

Scope and Contents

The Vocation Promotional Material Collection contains objects created for the promotion of vocations to the Province of St. Albert the Great and the Dominican Order, more generally. It is composed of three series, each consisting on one box each.

The first series contains an assortment of pamphlets advertising the Dominican charism and different kinds of ministries. The majority of these materials are specific to the Central Province, but also include a few "general" vocational materials created alongside the Western and Eastern Provinces as well as one pamphlet in Dutch from the former Province of St. Thomas Aquinas in Belgium.

The second series hold various ephemera relating to vocation promotion including articles on the Dominican vocation, larger posters, and photographs. This series is separated into seven folders.

The third series contains audio-visual media. Within it is several copies of a vocations VHS tape and two different CDs.

Dates

Creation: 1940-2015

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 (1 Clamshell Box, 1 Document Box, and 1 Photo Box)

Language of Materials

English

Spanish; Castilian

Dutch; Flemish

Additional Description

Abstract

The Vocation Promotional Materials Collection documents the Dominican Order's efforts to promote religious vocations, with a focus on the Province of St. Albert the Great. Spanning three boxes, the collection includes pamphlets, ephemera, and audio-visual media that highlight the Dominican charism and vocational ministry.