Archives gallery

This section provides access to all electronic archive documents which make up the virtual exhibit. With the help of search filters and criteria, browse among a variety of documents preserved by Archives Services, such as manuscripts, photographs, school text books, films, architectural drawings and much more. The large amounts of documents reflect the fascinating history of the   Congrégation de Notre-Dame’s work in education in a multitude of locations and throughout centuries.

Baseball game between the boys in the "Cours préparatoire" at collège Notre-Dame-de-Bellevue

Baseball game between the boys in the "Cours préparatoire" at collège Notre-Dame-de-Bellevue

Quebec, Quebec, [194-?].
Class in educational methods for children with special needs at collège Marguerite-Bourgeoys

Class in educational methods for children with special needs at collège Marguerite-Bourgeoys

Montreal, Quebec, [1940 or 1941].
Exterior view - Convent of the Congrégation de Notre-Dame / École Marguerite-Bourgeoys

Exterior view - Convent of the Congrégation de Notre-Dame / École Marguerite-Bourgeoys

Baker Brook, New Brunswick, [ca. 1945].
Fifth grade boarding school students of Sister Sainte-Marie-de-la-Compassion (Marie-Florence-Émérentine Poissant)

Fifth grade boarding school students of Sister Sainte-Marie-de-la-Compassion (Marie-Florence-Émérentine Poissant)

Sainte-Thérèse-de-Blainville (Sainte-Thérèse), Quebec, [ca. 1945].
Léa Mandeville (Sister Saint-Ignace)

Léa Mandeville (Sister Saint-Ignace)

Membership card of the Canadian Federation of Convent Alumni of Saint Peter Alumni

Membership card of the Canadian Federation of Convent Alumni of Saint Peter Alumni

Port Hood, Nova Scotia, 1940.
Pastor Takahashi, Sister Saint-Jean-de-la-Lande (Adéline Langlois) and novices working in the disadvantaged neighbourhood "Ant Village"

Pastor Takahashi, Sister Saint-Jean-de-la-Lande (Adéline Langlois) and novices working in the disadvantaged neighbourhood "Ant Village"

Tokyo, Japan, [ca. 1945].
Sister Saint-Augustin-du-Sauveur (Estelle Aubin) with a few students from the convent

Sister Saint-Augustin-du-Sauveur (Estelle Aubin) with a few students from the convent

Hachinohe, Japan, [194-?].
War orphans adopted by the convent

War orphans adopted by the convent

Fukushima, Japan, [ca. 1945].
Cover page - Ma préparation de classe : première année [Mon premier livre de lecture]

Cover page - Ma préparation de classe : première année [Mon premier livre de lecture]

Montreal, 1941.
Telegram from Marguerite Arpin notifying the Notre-Dame-des-Grands-Cœurs de Sorel Association that she will be unable to attend the annual meeting

Telegram from Marguerite Arpin notifying the Notre-Dame-des-Grands-Cœurs de Sorel Association that she will be unable to attend the annual meeting

Sorel, Quebec, 1941.

Students and sisters at Collège Marguerite-Bourgeoys (clip 1)

Montreal, Quebec, 1942.
Cover page - La cuisine raisonnée

Cover page - La cuisine raisonnée

Quebec, 1943.
Exterior view - Couvent Marguerite-Bourgeoys / Pensionnat Saint-Joseph / École secondaire Marguerite-Bourgeoys

Exterior view - Couvent Marguerite-Bourgeoys / Pensionnat Saint-Joseph / École secondaire Marguerite-Bourgeoys

Alma, Quebec, 1943.
Corpus Christi procession to Our Lady of Lourdes Grotto at the convent

Corpus Christi procession to Our Lady of Lourdes Grotto at the convent

Saint-Louis-de-Kent, New Brunswick, [ca. 1950].
Exterior view - Couvent de la Congrégation de Notre-Dame / Pensionnat Sainte-Victoire

Exterior view - Couvent de la Congrégation de Notre-Dame / Pensionnat Sainte-Victoire

Victoriaville, Quebec, [between 1945 and 1960].
Exterior view - Saint Teresa School

Exterior view - Saint Teresa School

Wexford (Toronto), Ontario, [ca. 1950].
Exterior views - Marianopolis College

Exterior views - Marianopolis College

Montreal, Quebec, [between 1945 and 1974].
Leather craft workshop at École supérieure des arts et métiers

Leather craft workshop at École supérieure des arts et métiers

Montreal, Quebec, [ca. 1950].
Primary school students accompanied by a Sister

Primary school students accompanied by a Sister

Saint-Thomas-de-Montmagny, Quebec (Montmagny, Quebec), [ca. 1950].
Sister Lucille Goodman supervises the work of the students in the dictaphone lab of Collège de secrétariat Notre-Dame Secretarial College

Sister Lucille Goodman supervises the work of the students in the dictaphone lab of Collège de secrétariat Notre-Dame Secretarial College

Montreal, Quebec, [between 1945 and 1960].
Student congress organized in Sherbrooke on the occasion of the 10th anniversary of Young Catholic Students (YCS) in Canada

Student congress organized in Sherbrooke on the occasion of the 10th anniversary of Young Catholic Students (YCS) in Canada

Sherbrooke, Quebec, [June 1945].
Exterior view - École des sciences domestiques

Exterior view - École des sciences domestiques

Quebec, Quebec, 1947.
Exterior view - École Saint-David

Exterior view - École Saint-David

Victoriaville, Quebec, [between 1947 and 1962].
Saint Ann Academy Library

Saint Ann Academy Library

Montreal, Quebec, [between1947 and 1962].
Sister Saint-Pierre-Martyr (Marie-Anne-Aldegonde Desjardins), Archives Director, with the actress Estelle Mauffette

Sister Saint-Pierre-Martyr (Marie-Anne-Aldegonde Desjardins), Archives Director, with the actress Estelle Mauffette

Montreal, Quebec, [1947 or 1948].
Sister Sainte-Augustina (Lillian Chafe), Superior of Saint Ann Academy, in her office

Sister Sainte-Augustina (Lillian Chafe), Superior of Saint Ann Academy, in her office

Montreal, Quebec, [between1947 and 1962].
Theatre at école Sainte-Marie

Theatre at école Sainte-Marie

Tétreaultville (Montreal), Quebec, 1947.
Cover page - Mon premier livre de français par la lecture

Cover page - Mon premier livre de français par la lecture

Montreal, 1948.
Exterior view - École Notre-Dame / École secondaire Notre-Dame

Exterior view - École Notre-Dame / École secondaire Notre-Dame

Sorel (Sorel-Tracy), Quebec, 1948.