Gleanings of Fifty Years The Sisters of the Holy Names 1859-1909 Catholic 1st HC

Description: Antique Book ~ Gleanings of Fifty Years 1859-1909 The Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary in the Northwest. About This Item: A history of the background and activity 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 at 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. Very good condition for its age. The pages are intact and unmarked with the exception of a name written on the front end page. The binding is in good condition. Published in Portland, Oregon by Glass and Prudhomme Company, 1909. First Edition Hardcover, 230 pages Many tissue paper-protected illustrations of religious figures and buildings. Gilt lettering and decoration to handsome olive green cloth boards. Rough cut pages with some darkening at the edge of one of the longer ones. Age related tanning, no rips or tears. See photos. Ships USPS Media Mail, well packaged.

Price: 68 USD

Location: Kelso, Washington

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