This book is an account of Minnie Buce Carrigan's captivity among the Sioux after the 1862 uprising and her subsequent experience as an orphan. Several other survivors, including Samuel Reyff, J.G. Lane, Mrs. Inefeldt, and Minnie Krieger, relate their own experiences in a final section of the book.
Contributing Institution:
College of Saint Benedict & Saint John's University
Sisters of the Order of Saint Benedict (Saint Joseph, Minnesota)
Date Created:
1919
Description:
The religious life of the Benedictine community of sisters in Saint Joseph, Minnesota at the turn of the 20th century. Rights and responsibilities of prioress and charter members, other officials, as well as details of adding new members, the novitiate, and vows.
Contributing Institution:
College of Saint Benedict & Saint John's University
Prior to the arrival of the Benedictines in the summer of 1856, Father Francis Pierz was in charge of the missionary work among the Native Americans for the Diocese of St. Paul. He also promoted German immigration in central Minnesota. Includes an account of the Dakota War in 1862.
Contributing Institution:
College of Saint Benedict & Saint John's University
History of the first 50 years of the parish of the Holy Trinity in New Ulm, created for German immigrants, including an account of the Dakota War in 1862.
Contributing Institution:
College of Saint Benedict & Saint John's University
Prayer book documenting prayers for the Benedictine Sisters in Saint Joseph, Minnesota at the end of the 19th century. Instructions on how and when to pray. In both German and English.
Contributing Institution:
College of Saint Benedict & Saint John's University
Early history of the Presbyterians in central Minnesota, including establishment of churches and important leaders. Includes early photographs of churches.
Contributing Institution:
College of Saint Benedict & Saint John's University
A brief history of early missionaries in northern Minnesota, as well as the founding of the Duluth Diocese in 1889 and particulars related to its early life, including specific priests and parishes, the creation of the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, Cathedral High School, and parish societies. Includes information about the St. James Orphanage, Thomas Feigh Hospital for Crippled Children, and the founding of St. Mary's Hospital.
Contributing Institution:
College of Saint Benedict & Saint John's University
Monsignor Augustin Ravoux's life and work as a missionary to the Dakota in Minnesota from 1841-1844. Book signed by author and given to Fr. Agatho, O.S.B. at Saint John's.
Contributing Institution:
College of Saint Benedict & Saint John's University
Rules provided by the Bishop for the parish priests in the recently formed Diocese of Crookston, including detailed reminders about liturgical matters and customs to be followed. Of particular historical interest is the rule and comment about mixed marriages, i.e., marriages between Catholics and non-Catholics.
Contributing Institution:
College of Saint Benedict & Saint John's University
Rules provided by the Bishop for the parish priests in the Diocese of Duluth, including detailed reminders about liturgical matters and customs to be followed. 47 common mistakes priests make are listed, as well as interesting descriptions of a priest's library including specific book recommendations.
Contributing Institution:
College of Saint Benedict & Saint John's University
Report of the 50th anniversary of the Diocese of Saint Paul, July 1901, in which was celebrated the coming of Joseph Cretin, first bishop of Saint Paul, to his episcopal see, 50 years prior. Included is a history of the development of the growth of the Catholic Church in Minnesota, a region of the United States which at the time was called the Northwest.
Contributing Institution:
College of Saint Benedict & Saint John's University