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.

Exterior view - Convent of the Congrégation de Notre-Dame

Exterior view - Convent of the Congrégation de Notre-Dame

Sainte-Croix, Quebec, [ca 1934].
Page taken from the revenue and expenditure records of the boarding school

Page taken from the revenue and expenditure records of the boarding school

Saint-Jean (Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu), Quebec, 1852.
Sisters of the Congrégation de Notre-Dame

Sisters of the Congrégation de Notre-Dame

Montreal, Canada East (Quebec), [1853].
Exterior view - Convent of the Congrégation de Notre-Dame / École Madeleine-de-Verchère

Exterior view - Convent of the Congrégation de Notre-Dame / École Madeleine-de-Verchère

Sainte-Anne-de-la-Pérade, Quebec, [before 1914].
Exterior view - Couvent Saint-Thomas

Exterior view - Couvent Saint-Thomas

Montmagny, Quebec, [before 1912].
Students’ grades at Mont Sainte-Marie

Students’ grades at Mont Sainte-Marie

Montreal, Canada East (Quebec), October 1855.
Exterior view - Convent of the Congrégation de Notre-Dame

Exterior view - Convent of the Congrégation de Notre-Dame

Sainte-Marie-de-Beauce (Sainte-Marie), Quebec, [between 1856 and 1875].
Exterior view - Saint Ann's Convent

Exterior view - Saint Ann's Convent

Montreal, Quebec, [after 1857].
Chapel at the convent of the Congrégation de Notre-Dame

Chapel at the convent of the Congrégation de Notre-Dame

Kamouraska, Quebec, [between 1858 and 1918].
Exterior view - Pensionnat de la Congrégation de Notre-Dame

Exterior view - Pensionnat de la Congrégation de Notre-Dame

Kamouraska, Quebec, [between 1858 and 1918].
Rules for the Sisters leaving on mission

Rules for the Sisters leaving on mission

Montreal, Canada East (Quebec), August 1858.
Cover page - Questions sur la grammaire à l'Académie à l'usage des élèves de la Congrégation de Notre-Dame

Cover page - Questions sur la grammaire à l'Académie à l'usage des élèves de la Congrégation de Notre-Dame

Montreal, 1859.
Programme for the formal distribution of prizes at the boarding school

Programme for the formal distribution of prizes at the boarding school

Montreal, Canada East (Quebec), 8 July 1859.
Questions sur la grammaire à l'Académie à l'usage des élèves de la Congrégation de Notre-Dame - page 3

Questions sur la grammaire à l'Académie à l'usage des élèves de la Congrégation de Notre-Dame - page 3

Montreal, 1859.
Questions sur la grammaire à l'Académie à l'usage des élèves de la Congrégation de Notre-Dame - Title page

Questions sur la grammaire à l'Académie à l'usage des élèves de la Congrégation de Notre-Dame - Title page

Montreal, 1859.
Exterior view - Mont Sainte-Marie

Exterior view - Mont Sainte-Marie

Montreal, Quebec, [between 1860 and 1945].
Photograph taken from a stereogram representing the students on the terrace at Villa Maria boarding school

Photograph taken from a stereogram representing the students on the terrace at Villa Maria boarding school

Montreal, Canada East (Quebec), 1860.
Receipt for classes in calisthenics at Notre-Dame boarding school

Receipt for classes in calisthenics at Notre-Dame boarding school

Montreal, Canada East (Quebec), 1860.
Marie-Sophie Mignault (Sister Saint-Bernard)

Marie-Sophie Mignault (Sister Saint-Bernard)

Contract between Bishop James Duggan, Bishop of Chicago, and the Sisters of the Congrégation de Notre-Dame

Contract between Bishop James Duggan, Bishop of Chicago, and the Sisters of the Congrégation de Notre-Dame

Chicago, Illinois, United States, 1862.
Pages taken from the annals of the convent

Pages taken from the annals of the convent

Huntingdon, Canada East (Quebec), 1862.
Receipt for a white dress made for a student of Mont Sainte-Marie

Receipt for a white dress made for a student of Mont Sainte-Marie

Montreal, Canada East (Quebec), 1862.
Exterior view - Mont Sainte-Marie

Exterior view - Mont Sainte-Marie

Montreal, Quebec, [between 1863 and 1870].
Cover and page taken from "De la politesse au pensionnat" by the Countess Drohojowska

Cover and page taken from "De la politesse au pensionnat" by the Countess Drohojowska

Paris, Île-de-France, France, 1864.
Mary Ann Gibson (Sister Sainte-Ursule)

Mary Ann Gibson (Sister Sainte-Ursule)

Exterior view - Convent of the Congrégation de Notre-Dame

Exterior view - Convent of the Congrégation de Notre-Dame

Saint-Denis-sur-Richelieu, Quebec, [ca. 1870].
Pages taken from the rules for boarders of the Our Lady of the Angels Convent

Pages taken from the rules for boarders of the Our Lady of the Angels Convent

Tignish, Prince Edward Island, [ca. 1870].
Exterior view - Pensionnat de la Congrégation de Notre-Dame

Exterior view - Pensionnat de la Congrégation de Notre-Dame

Rimouski, Quebec, [between 1866 and 1872].
Bill from J.B. Roland & Fils book and stationery store for purchases made by Mont Sainte-Marie Convent

Bill from J.B. Roland & Fils book and stationery store for purchases made by Mont Sainte-Marie Convent

Montreal. Quebec, 1867.
Exterior view - Saint Dominique School

Exterior view - Saint Dominique School

Portland, Maine, United States, [between 1867 and 1873].