Saint Benedict's Farm Records
Scope and Content
Records of Saint Benedict's Farm in Waelder, Texas; including the original Prospectus of a New Monastery, essays and poetry by the founder, George R. Gannon, writings by John Kelly and other members of the community, and financial records; with information on the way of life, activities, and accomplishments of the community.
Also Audio-visual material consisting of phonograph albums, audio tapes, a video recording containing music composed and performed by members of Saint Benedict's Farm, and a video about the farm; and 400 megabytes of digital data including Power-Point presentations, digital images, and word-processor files.
Dates
- Creation: 1956-2010.
Creator
- Saint Benedict's Farm, Waelder, Texas. (Organization)
Language of Materials
English.
Background
Founded by George R. Gannon in 1956, Saint Benedict's Farm is a small lay Catholic Christian community in the tradition of Saint Benedict.
Extent
1.4 linear feet.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
John P. Kelly, Saint Benedict's Farm, PO Box 366, Waelder, TX 78959.
Subject
- Gannon, George R. (Person)
- Kelly, John P. (Person)
- Title
- Saint Benedict's Farm Records
- Subtitle
- Guide
- Author
- University of Notre Dame Archives
- Date
- 2013
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- English
Repository Details
Part of the University of Notre Dame Archives Repository