Prayer before the altar in the Sacred Heart Chapel at Mount St. Mary's. Nuns wearing black veils very likely have made their solemn vows required by their order, the Sisters of Mercy. Those with white are novices, who remain so for at least a year of study and discernment. The women wearing black... Show morePrayer before the altar in the Sacred Heart Chapel at Mount St. Mary's. Nuns wearing black veils very likely have made their solemn vows required by their order, the Sisters of Mercy. Those with white are novices, who remain so for at least a year of study and discernment. The women wearing black lace are very likely postulants, a stage earlier than the novitiate. Dated 1955. Show less
1952 photo of four women standing at a table viewing a sculpture in a room setting full of period pieces and antiques. One woman holds a card reading "I voted did you?"
1952 photo of four women with a display of antiques. Seen is a fireplace, spinning wheel, a shelf clock, weaving loom and woven cloth, weighing scales. Photo #2.
1953 photo of National Grange members with Trailways Tour bus in front of Burlington City Hall, corner of Church and Main Street, Burlington, Vt. Photo #3.
1953 photo of members of the National Grange standing outside on the steps of Burlington City Hall. Most are older adults but one young child is seen held by its father. Photo #5.
1953 photo of National Grange members with Trailways Tour bus in front of Burlington City Hall, corner of Church and Main Street, Burlington, Vt. Photo #4.
1953 photo of members of the National Grange standing outside on the steps of Burlington City Hall. Most are older adults but one young child is seen held by its father. Photo #6.
