Gleanings of Fifty Years: The Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary in the Northwest 1859-1909 ~Catholic ~History ~Oregon & Washington

Title: Gleanings of Fifty Years: The Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary in the Northwest 1859-1909

Author: [Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary, Oregon Province]

Description: Green cloth boards with gilt lettering on spine and emblem of the SNJM in gilt on front cover. Gilt top edge. Interior is clean and unmarked. 22 illustrated plates with tissue guards, including frontispiece. pp. xvi, 230. 7.4 x 5.5 inches.

History of the background and activities of the Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary, a Roman Catholic congregation and teaching institute for girls in the Pacific Northwest (Oregon and Washington) . The mission established several schools in the region, including those located in Portland, Seattle, Salem, Medford, Jacksonville, The Dalles, Spokane, and Astoria. Covers the foundational work of Mother Mary Rose and Archbishop Francis Norbert Blanchet and the congregation's continuing work throughout the Northwest.

Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Near Fine
Jacket Condition: None

Publisher: [Press of Glass & Prudhomme Company]
Place: [Portland, Oregon]
Year: 1909

Keywords: history, Catholic, Oregon Province, Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary, Pacific Northwest, Francois Norbert Blanchet, Francis Norbert Blanchet, St. Mary's Academy, Portland, missions, missionary, schools,