Medal, Commemorative
Object number2010.75.17
Date2002
MediumMetal
Credit LineGift of Slippery Rock University Foundation
DescriptionSIlver-colored medallion. Obverse has raised image of a man standing and holding a cross in his proper left hand and a book in his proper right hand; text around the edge. Reverse has raised image of a cross with text on and around the cross and years on left and right edges.Dimensions2 in. (5.1 cm)InscriptionsObverse has text around the edge reads "BENEDICTINE SISTERS"
Reverse has cross with "CSSML" down the center, "ND" on the left arm of the cross, and "MD" on the right arm.
Reverse has, clockwise around the cross, encircled letters "C" "S" "B" and "P".
Reverse has on the left edge 1852 and on right edge is 2002.
Historical NotesPart of a collection that documents the contributions of Catholic orders to healthcare in Western Pennsylvania. The collection was originally on display at Slippery Rock University as an exhibition titled, "Sisters in Healthcare: Sixteen Communities of Religious Sisters in Western PA, 1847-1969." With this collection, the History Center has the largest collection of Pre-Vatican II habits in the United States. Many of the long-standing healthcare facilities in the region were started by the Sisters including Mercy Hospital, St. Francis Hospital, and many others.
Related institution
Benedictine Sisters of Elk County
On View
Not on view
1847-1969
1945-2009
1847-1969
