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Zither used by Sr. Mary Frances Slattery, SL, class in 1903, Loretto Academy, KY. Metal tool for the instrument included. Sister taught music throughout the Congregation from Kentucky all the way to New Mexico. She held a Bachelors degree in music,…

Towel, white cotton with blue trim, 3" fringe on ends. Fabric tag for "G. Bickett" and "M. (?)" sewn in one corner. Used by Gertrude Bickett, who attended school at Loretto, 1893-1894.

Wood case, decorated with metal on the corners and a metal cross in the center; metal latch. Inside are various tools used for making wax flowers at Loretto Academy, c. 1850s.

contents:
five iron tools with wood handles
iron tool, no…

Yellow striped short-sleeved sweater, size medium, made of cotton-acrylic blend. "COMETS" in black letters on front. From memorabilia of Bunny Daugherty, athletic director/coach at Loretto High School in Louisville, KY.

Pale yellow gym suit or "bloomers," short-sleeved dress with collar, front pocket, waist tie, and snaps on front. "Sally P." written in marker above pocket. From memorabilia of Bunny Daugherty, athletic director/coach at Loretto High School in…

Two-piece little boy’s suit, white linen with embroidered pink and beige flowers and tan and brown leaves; lace trim on top (a). Made by Mary Jane Lancaster Spalding (1816-1895), who in 1837 was the first graduate of Loretto Academy (Nerinx, KY). She…

Pair of gray stones, imprinted with design of Marian cross in a star or sunburst. Possibly used as altar stones.

According to Sr. Eleanor Craig, SL, these were likely taken from a Loretto school or convent chapel when it was closed. She…

One Station of the Cross, #13, square wood cross with metal Roman numeral; metal hanger on back. This matches other crosses from the Stations of the Cross set that was in the chapel of Loretto High School at 4432 W. Broadway in Louisville, KY. When…

Two Stations of the Cross, #10 and #12, square wood crosses with metal Roman numerals; metal hangers on back. These match other crosses from the Stations of the Cross set that was in the chapel of Loretto High School at 4432 W. Broadway in…

Two Stations of the Cross, #3 and #14, square wood crosses with metal Roman numerals; metal hangers on back. These are from the Stations of the Cross set that was in the chapel of Loretto High School at 4432 W. Broadway in Louisville, KY. When…