Half A Century's Record Of The Springfield Ursulines (1909)

Half A Century's Record Of The Springfield Ursulines (1909) is a historical account written by a member of the Ursuline community in Springfield, Illinois. The book details the founding and growth of the Ursuline order in Springfield over the course of fifty years, from its establishment in 1863 to the time of publication in 1909. The author provides a detailed account of the community's work in education, including the founding of several schools and the development of a curriculum that emphasized both academic and moral education. The book also covers the Ursulines' involvement in various charitable activities, such as caring for the sick and the poor, and their efforts to promote social justice. The author provides a wealth of information about the daily life of the Ursulines, including their routines, their spiritual practices, and their relationships with one another and with the wider community. Overall, Half A Century's Record Of The Springfield Ursulines (1909) is a fascinating and informative account of the history and work of one of the most important religious orders in the United States.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.