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Publication Information
| Creator | McVicar, Angus Boyd, 1903-1964 |
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| Date Created | July 7, 1955 |
Physical Description
| Format | Image |
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| Dimensions | 21 x 26 cm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | Photo Copy Service photographs and negatives, 1925-1983 |
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| Call Number | PH 6058.A2606 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | COPYRIGHT UNDETERMINED |
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| Rights Holder | Wisconsin Historical Society |
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Guest Lounge, St. Benedict's Convent
July 7, 1955
Guest lounge, St. Benedict's Convent, Fox Bluff, 4200 County Highway M.
Dedication of Sisters of St. Benedict Mother-House
1955
Two sisters of St. Benedict before the dedication of the new mother-house. They are standing on the terrace of the convent located on County Highway M near Fox Bluff.
St. Benedict's Convent on Lake Mendota
1955
Aerial view of St. Benedict's convent, mother house, novitiate on the north shore of Lake Mendota (aka Fox Bluff), built in 1953. From 1959 - 1966 it was also a college prep high school for girls....
Dedication of Sisters of St. Benedict Mother-House
1955
A group of Benedictine nuns singing as the choir at the solemn high Mass of Thanksgiving in their small chapel at their new mother-house located on County Highway M near Fox Bluff.
Dedication of Sisters of St. Benedict Mother-House
1955
Catholic Bishop William P. O'Connor blessing the chapel at the new mother-house for the Sisters of St. Benedict located on County Highway M near Fox Bluff.
Novice Sisters Profess Vows
January 6, 1961
During a High Mass at the Academy of St. Benedict, Novice Sisters Mary Christine, left, and Mary David in white veils profess their temporary vows in the order of St. Benedict.
