Title

Convent of Mercy, Little Rock

Creator

Files

Description

This is a pencil sketch of the Convent of Mercy at 7th and Louisiana Street in Little Rock, unknown date.

Biographical/Historical Note

The first Sisters of Mercy arrived in Little Rock in 1851 with Bishop Andrew J. Byrne. The first Saint Mary Convent in Little Rock was opened November 1, 1851. This became Mount Saint Mary's Convent and Academy.

Physical Description

Drawing, 9" x 5"

Keywords

Women; Nuns; Convents; Catholicism

Geographical Area

Little Rock, Pulaski County (Ark.)

Language

English

Identifier

G1837

Resource Type

Image

Collection

General photo file

Publisher

Arkansas State Archives

Contributing Entity

Arkansas State Archives

Recommended Citation

Convent of Mercy, Little Rock, General photo file, Arkansas State Archives, Little Rock, Arkansas.

Rights

Use and reproduction of images held by the Arkansas State Archives without prior written permission is prohibited. For information on reproducing images held by the Arkansas State Archives, please call 501-682-6900 or email at state.archives@arkansas.gov.

Disciplines

United States History | Women's History

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