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Dominican Province of St. Albert the Great

 Organization

Found in 78 Collections and/or Records:

Fr. Robert Staes Special Collection

 Collection
Identifier: SC-Staes
Abstract This collection holds the original artwork made by Fr. Robert Staes. Fr. Staes was a well-known illustrator within the Province, having worked as an artist in the advertising department of John Deere and Company in the Midwest. A small collection of digitized drawings are made available here and more can be found in the website in the external materials. The collection is housed within one oversized box and contains illustrated cards, original drawings, and reflections on various artwork....
Dates: 1931-2019

Individual Acts, 1940-2011

 Sub-Series — Box 50: Series PG0200 ACTA [Barcode: PVM050]
Identifier: PG0200 ACTA
Scope and Contents From the Collection: The collection documents the Provincial Chapter Meetings of the Dominican Province of St. Albert the Great, spanning from the Province’s first chapter in 1940 to the present. Chapter Meetings, held approximately every four years, discuss important issues, legislative changes, and elect leadership. The collection encompasses 50 boxes, including 48 boxes of chapter materials from 1940 to 2023 and two boxes of published Acts.The materials are arranged into series by year, with each...
Dates: 1940-2011

International Dominican Information (IDI) Records

 Collection
Identifier: OG-0360
Abstract

The International Dominican Information (IDI) Records consist of printed periodical issues produced by the Curia of the Dominican Order, documenting the global activities, governance, and apostolic life of the Order of Preachers from 1960 to 2012.

Dates: Publication: 1960-2012

Liturgical Books

 Collection
Identifier: LB
Abstract

Collection of books, pamplets, and other texts relating to Catholic liturgy. A significant number of liturgical texts relate to the Dominican Rite and pre-Vatican II chants.

Dates: 1846 - 2008

Mission Development Records

 Collection
Identifier: PG0600
Abstract

Contains records and epehmera relating to the Office of Mission Advancement. Ranges from financial records to corportation documents and fundraising events. Also includes the records for the now closed Colorado Dominican Vocation Foundation and their Windows to the Divine event.

Dates: 1999-2024

Missions - Central America

 Collection
Identifier: MC
Abstract

The Provinces of the United States agreed to assist the then General Vicariate of Central America, now the Province of St. Vincent Ferrer in Central America. Thus, the Province's presence in Central America was a collaborative venture. Only materials that pertain to this relationship and to the Friars involved are found in this Record Group. This primarilly includes the houses and apostolates that the Province's Friars were involved in.

Dates: 1939 - 2024

Missions - Japan

 Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: MJ0001]
Identifier: MJ
Abstract

From 1947 to 1954, the Province collaborated with the Provinces of Canada and the Holy Rosary in Hong Kong to establish the Order in Japan. Although the three friars sent by the Province returned by 1954, the Vicariate remains active today. The Record Group contains materials related to this relationship and the involved friars.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1947 - 1954; 1947-1977

Missions - Nigeria

 Collection
Identifier: MN
Abstract

Materials related to the Province's mission work and development of the Vicariate of Nigeria to an independent Province. Includes the council and chapter meetings, Vicariate Houses, and apostolates.

Dates: 1939 - 2024

"Newsletter Forum" Publications

 Collection
Identifier: PG-0711
Scope and Contents The collection contains the publication history of "Newsletter Forum," an internal quarterly provincial publication published between 1972 and 1980. The materials reflect a broader effort within the Province to foster internal theological, pastoral, and communal discussion of the Dominican charism following the Second Vatican Council.The collection consists of two runs of the publication separated into series, one complete and the other missing several issues. These issues...
Dates: Publication: 1972-1980

Novitiate Formation Records

 Collection
Identifier: PG1040-1059
Abstract The Novitiate Formation Collection documents the novitiate programs within the Province of St. Albert the Great, spanning from 1940 to the present. The collection is arranged into three series based on the structure of the novitiate: the Clerical Novitiate (1940–1969), the cooperator brother (COOP) Novitiate (1940–1969), and the Combined Novitiate (1969–present). Within each series, materials are further organized into subseries by the geographic location of the novitiate, reflecting the...
Dates: 1940-2024

Novitiate Journal Collection

 Collection
Identifier: PG-1040-A
Abstract

This collection contains 30 volumes covering events and notes from novitiate classes between 1940 and 1968 and a one journal from 1987-1988. Each class, running from August to June of the following year, had one novice chronicle their experiences a bound book. Additionally, there are two volumes from the cooperator novitiate and house of studies at St. Thomas Aquinas Priory in River Forest with entries from 1946 to 1965, covering 1943-1954 and 1953-1965.

Dates: 1940-1988

O.P.INION Records

 Collection
Identifier: PG-0710
Scope and Contents The collection documents the creation and limited publication history of O.P.INION, an "Occasional Publication of Dominican Opinion," an internally focused provincial publication produced between 1986 and 1988. The materials reflect a broader effort within the Province to foster internal theological, pastoral, and communal discussion following the model of the earlier Forum publication.The collection consists of two complete runs of the publication, each containing all five...
Dates: 1986-1988

Order Government

 Collection
Identifier: OG
Abstract

Contains the Acta of the General Chapters, Constitutions and Rule, Publications, and Institutional materials from the overall governance of the Order of Preachers.

Dates: 1800 - 2024

Personal Files

 Collection
Identifier: PF
Abstract The Personal Files collection contains the personal records, correspondence, academic assignments, and other documentation pertaining to individuals who entered the novitiate of the Province of St. Albert the Great. This collection encompasses all individuals admitted to the novitiate regardless of their ultimate status, including those who have left the order, transferred to a different province, or remained members until their deaths. Obituaries, and photos when avaible, will be added for...
Dates: 1939 - 2024

Prior Provincial Records

 Collection
Identifier: PG-1200
Abstract

This collection covers the writings and communication of Provincials in the duties of their office from the Province's inception in 1939 to 2023. The collection is contained in three boxes and is primarily composed of letters written to friars of the province alongside any personal communication that relates to their position but not to an existing collection. Photographs, sermons, and other media are included when applicable.

Dates: 1939-2023