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Handkerchief, white fabric with pink-edged cutwork and pink embroidery in one corner below "Peace for Vietnam" and an image of a dove drawn in black pen or pencil. The other three corners each have three embroidered dots, and one has "Doan Phu-Nir…

Set of seven papal coins for Pope John Paul II, encased in velvet and plastic within a paper cover with the papal seal on front. Marked "1982 Anno IV" on the front cover and on the piece with the coins. This was a gift from Archbishop V. Fagiolo to…

Teresa of Avila Award, awarded to Sr. Mary Luke Tobin, SL, in 1992 by the Long Island Women’s Ordination Conference. Wood base with metal plaque; supports wood bust of a veiled woman, signed "Arias."

Octagonal-shaped, green-toned glass, "Ambassador of Peace Award in Appreciation of Mary Luke Tobin S.L. for her support of the Conflict Center’s Mission to end violence," in Denver, CO; awarded October 13, 1999.

Copper crane made by Shirai Hisamitsu-san and awarded to peacemakers. This was presented to the Loretto Community by the Oak Ridge Environmental Peace Alliance for its involvement in protests at nuclear weapon sites on April 14, 2002, at the federal…

Charles E. Bebb Peace Merit Award, wood plaque with black metal and gold lettering, presented to Sr. Pat Kenoyer, SL, "For Outstanding Service in the Cause of Peace," from PeaceWorks Kansas City, 2002. Sr. Pat Kenoyer (1924-2019) was involved in…

Two Vatican coins of the Anno Santo 1983-84, encased in plastic in vinyl fabric cover. “These coins were presented to the six Loretto people who signed the statement that was printed in the NY Times in 1984. F. Faggiola, representative from the…

Stole, 5” red fringe, woven, looks handmade, bright red background with colorful symbols, identical on front and back. Gift from Bishop Charles Buswell, CoL (1913-2008), to Sr. Mary Luke Tobin, SL, in 2003. Note: "To Mary Luke, / To a real champion…

Kokeshi doll, like one Sadako Sasaki had, made by an 8-year-old student at Ocean View School, Arroyo Grande, CA. It is made of painted clay, a cardboard roll, and scraps of fabric and yarn.Donated by Theresa Kubasak, CoL, April 1996.

Clock in the shape of Vietnam, gold-colored polyurethane-like top with three red stripes and label for cities of Siagon, Hue, and Hanoi. It also has several scenes from the area. 

History from paper: In September 1975 a group of Sisters of…