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Metadata
Title |
The Nuns' Story Papers |
Object Name |
Manuscript |
Scope & Content |
Written by Nola Perez and Luigi Bresciani for the purpose of getting attention and recognition for the heroism of the two nuns who gave their lives caring for the Fernandina sick and dying during the yellow fever crisis. Discusses the Sisters of Saint Joseph, especially Mother Marie Celinie Joubert and Sisters Marie de Sales, and their heroism during the yellow fever epidemic of 1877 in Fernandina. Includes: News Leader article (09/19/2014) of a commemoration of their deaths and burial in Bosque Bello Cemetery. Biographies of the Sisters including research results from the Diocesan archives in St. Augustine. Translation from the French of an article De Notre Maison--Mere de Saint-Joseph du Puy, le 31 decembre 1877. News Leader article (10/15/2015) by Dickie Anderson Amelia Now particle (date not given). |
Object ID |
2015.065.001 |
Collection |
AIMH |
Caption |
Nuns Story |
Number of images |
27 |
People |
Perez, Nola Baker Bresciani, Luigi Sisters of St. Joseph Mother Marie Celinie Joubert Sister Marie de Sales |
Search Terms |
Bosque Bello Cemetery St. Michaels Catholic Church Yellow fever |
Subjects |
Nuns |
Date |
2015 |
Year Range from |
1871 |
Year Range to |
2015 |