Copyright: 15.22.52A Sacred Heart Convent Lawn, c. 1900
Name/Title
Sacred Heart Convent & Academy Photos, c. 1900
Entry/Object ID
P2015.22.52
Description
Sacred Heart Convent & Academy Photos, c. 1900. Snapshots and postcard photos of exterior and interior of Sacred Heart Convent and Academy, St. Joseph, Missouri. undated but late 19th century or early 10th century style pictures.
A = Lawn of Sacred Heart. Trees in early fall. White walls of Convent in background. b/w. 4¼" x 6"
B = Lawn & Front Entrance of Sacred Heart Convent. Curved walk to entrance steps and front doors. Trees obscure most of front walls. Photo postcard that has been cut. 3½" x 3½"
C = Front Entrance and view of north side of Sacred Heart Convent/Academy. Photo postcard with two different photos. On left, focus on covered front entrance with balcony above. On right, side view showing expanse of lawn and three story brick building. b/w. 7½" x 4". Published by South-west News Co. Kansas City, Mo. Made in Germany.
D = Room with wooden tables/chairs and cupboards. Perhaps a dining room. Ceiling-high door at back with transom. Door open to another room. Snapshot. b/w. 4¼" x 3¼".
E = Formal Room (dining room?) with table and white table cloths. Patriotically decorated with flag and bunting. Snapshot. b/w. 3½" x 3½".
F = Sitting Room. Wooden chairs line walls, Two small round tables with chairs. Portraits on wall. Room divide by center pillar. Painted border at ceiling. Electric lights. Snapshot. b/w. 3½" x 2½".
G =Sacred Heart Chapel, c. 1900. Blurred snapshot. Appears to be groups of benches on either side. At back wall is religious statue with many candelabras in front. b/w. 3½" x 2½".
H = Sacred Heart Snapshot, c. 1930. View of Convent from stone wall with trees in foreground. Snapshot found in Conrad home at 903 Robidoux.
Collection
Conrad-Philips
Made/Created
Artist
unknown
Date made
1900
Place
City
St. Joseph
State/Province
Missouri
Lexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Secondary Object Term
Print, Photographic
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
Photograph
Nomenclature Sub-Class
Graphic Documents
Nomenclature Class
Documentary Objects
Nomenclature Category
Category 08: Communication Objects
Search Terms
Genealogy, Conrad Family, Catholic, Catholic Girls School, Sacred Heart Academy
Condition
Overall Condition
Good
Maintenance
Maintenance History
Date
Jan 4, 2016
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Martha Conrad
Provenance
Notes
Photos in family of Thomas Conrad until exhibited at San Diego Women's College where granddaughter, (Mother) Genevieve Clarke, a religious was librarian. Returned to family after College's closing. Donated by g-granddaughter of Thomas Conrad.
