Saint Benedict's Monastery Archives

The archivists at the St. Benedict's Monastery, home of the Sisters of the Order of St. Benedict in St. Joseph, Minn., document the history and mission of this Catholic order with more than 4,000 artifacts dating to 1857.

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The archives contain a fascinating collection of vintage photographs and images of art produced by the Sisters of the Order of Saint Benedict.

 
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