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Oversized graphic, entitled "Affectionate Felicitation: To the Most Virtuous and Religious Sister: Sister Helen of the Holy Cross upon celebrating her Jubily (sic) of fifty years in the Monastery of the English Carmelites at Antwerp, 10/4/1736" 18 1/2" by 33"

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A copy of an article in United States Catholic Historical Magazine, May, Vol 3, Page 65, entitled "History of the Establishment of the Carmelites in Maryland", sent by Bishop Corrigan. The copy includes a note from Bishop Fenwick regarding the article.

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Article: The Bishop's Invitation by Barbara McBriarty about the founding of Carmel in America. The article is in The Banner, Vol. 21, No. 7, dated March, 1954, published by the Congregation of the Resurrection, Chicago, IL.

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An article from the United States Catholic Magazine entitled "The Carmelites in America", published in Vol. 8, No. 2, and in Vol.8, No. 3.

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Two articles from The Catholic Review, 04/18/1958, entitled: Carmelites Buy Dulaney Estate and History of the Maryland Carmelites.

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Poster sized manuscript of the Golden Jubilee Song for Sister Teresa Maria of the Holy Ghost (Teresa Wakeman) of the English Teresian Carmel of Antwerp, 1/18/1789.

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Poems for Christmas, written at Antwerp, by Mary Clare of the Infant Jesus, Ann Marie of the Blessed Sacrament, Angela Maria of St. Joseph, Ann Teresa of the Holy Ghost, Theresa Maria of the Holy Ghost, Teresa Howard, and Clare Joseph.

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Written to celebrate profession and jubilee days. One dated 1788, composed by "our Rev.M. F.X. and spoke by her Sisters, Antwerp."

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Contains two poems for feast of the Sacred Heart, used at Antwerp, in 1785 and 1786. Original lost; copied at Biddle Street.

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A poem "The Rose of Whitsunday", brought from Antwerp, composed by a Sister of Charity.

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Permission of Clare Joseph to leave English Antwerp; Receipt by her of 100 pounds sterling.

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Poem dedicated to Clare Joseph on her clothing day. Copied by Biddle Street.

Scope and Contents Teresa Cowdrey's first letter from Cornwall (8/7) expresses gratitude for good religious climate for both men and women religious, despite "spirit of the French"; she expects convents to be permanently established. Located 257 miles from London, at seat of Lord Arrundell (sic). Given to them, he has had many workmen repair house. Changes in confessors; death of Teresa Maria. Ms. de Villegas sent 1000 pounds for American Carmel. Influenza; 3/17/1795: election; they wear the habit and ring...

Scope and Contents Addressed "to the care of Bishop Carrol at Baltimore", Teresa Cowdrey tells of trip from Antwerp to England. A "wide and wicked world" is encountered. England, in danger, hard to believe changes. Government advised them not to "dress particular whilst we stay in town for fear of raising a mob." They left their "ornaments and church things safe." S. Anna Maria stayed and sold items; S. Elizabeth did not come because of dropsy. Catholics have been very kind; have provided food, clothing, even...

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Notes: Brief Account of Carmel in America, extracts from Carmel in America by C. W. Currier compiled by Mother Seraphim.

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Brief Notes about Mount Carmel in Maryland by Mother Seraphim which includes: Dates from Carmel in America by Charles Warren Currier, Discalced Carmelite Nuns in the United States (list of the foundations), Answers to questions concerning the first Carmel in Maryland, a letter to Father Kelly from Mother Seraphim, a Memorandum on Charles Neale, the convent on Aisquith St., and the Carmels in England.

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Notes on the history of Carmel written by Sister Mary Joseph Daly including: notes on the foundresses, development of Carmel in America, Carmel in England, death notices from England and America, information on The Pious Guide, and extracts from correspondence. Handwritten manuscript on scrap papers.

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Notes: The Foundation of the Baltimore Carmel, typescript, ca 1935, containing mention of The Pious Guide, Bishop Gross' sermon in 1874, statistics on U. S. foundations, religious and secular names of the four foundresses and those who entered Carmel at Port Tobacco, Discalced Carmelite Nuns in the United States (lists the foundations), and a necrology 1904-1927. No author, but authorized by Mother Seraphim.

Scope and Contents A handwritten copy of the "Bull of our Holy Father, Pope Sixtus by which he confirms the Constitutions of our holy Mother Teresa of Jesus." (June 5, 1590) This bull is a confirmation received by Anne of Jesus for the Constitutions of Alcala. Also, a handwritten copy of the "Bull of Pope Gregory the 15th for our separation from the government of our Order." (March 17, 1623) This bull was obtained by Anne of the Ascension and authorized the Carmel of Antwerp to pass from the jurisdiction of...

Scope and Contents A paper written by Robin Stratton in 1989 entitled, "The Carmelite Nuns of Baltimore and the Education of Young Ladies--1831-1851" researching the history of the Carmelite Academy, and an article in "The CarmelLight" entitled, "From Carmel to Each of Us: A Moment in Carmelite History," Feb, 1989, also written by Robin Stratton giving a brief history of the school and requesting information on students who attended the school, (the article includes a list of students known to have attended...

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This lists the nuns of the English monastery at Antwerp, from 1697-1756, and of superiors, 1678-1784. There is a notation that reads "on death of our most dear esteemed beloved Mother Mary Margaret of the Angels" d. Oct 18, 1784 (21 days after she left office).

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Madame Louise: the daughter of Louis XV, how a royal princess became a Carmelite Nun; Prayer and Penance: Sister Teresa of St. Augustine lives a peaceful life and dies a happy death, cont.; The Carmelites: a historical sketch of their foundation in the diocese of Baltimore.

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Why I became a Catholic: lecture at Chestertown, MD, by Rev. Father Curtis, cont.; Divine love; The names of Our Lady; The place of the Crucifixion; St. Teresa: a very interesting article on her daughters in America; Monthly triduum in New Orleans, in honor of St. Teresa.

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Leo PP, XIII: Ad Perpetuam Rei Memoriam; A mother's love; Carmel: the daughters of St. Teresa.

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Serial Story About The Carmelite Order: Its Beginnings. The Holy Land, Europe and Maryland in four installments and concerning raising funds for the new Carmel. Typescript, 15 pages.

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From Antwerp, this correspondence reflects devotion to Sacred Heart, and repeats love of God theme. Author draws heart in one part of correspondence, speaks of sweetness of it, consequences of pride, but of God's mercy as well. "Yes He loves me," is repeated concept. Possibly E.B.Newton.

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Oversized graphic, entitled: To Sr. Teresa Maria of the Holy Ghost, alias Teresa Wakeman, of the English Teresian Convent, In the City of Antwerp, on the Occasion of Her Jubilee of 50 Years, 1/18/1789. (Eight of the Wakeman family had been nuns in the convent of Antwerp, the body of one was intact at Nuremburg. 15" by 19"