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This series contains a nametag used by Sister Mary Leo Kirwin at the London Normal School Reunion, a program for the London Normal School 2002 reunion, a photograph of her and her fellow reunion attendees, a compilation of poetry recited at the reunion, and the 1992 directory of graduates from the Class of 1942.

The sous-fonds contains photographs of Sr. Mary Leo Kirwin’s Congregational and family life, as well as pamphlets and memorabilia from the reunions she attended for her teacher training class, personal prayer books, religious artifacts, a photo directory from the Diocese of London, correspondence, a quilt she made by hand, and a Red Cross pin she earned for her service.

This series contains records related to the various parishes and dioceses in which Sr. Mary Leo Kirwin worked. It also includes a prayer book titled "The Holy Ghost Prayer Book" and a prayer book titled "The Following of Christ." There are two relics given to Sr. Mary Leo. The relics are of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton and Pope Leo I. St. Elizabeth Ann Seton spent her life in service to people and established the first free Catholic School in America. Pope Leo I, also known as Pope Leo the Great, was the namesake of Sister Mary Leo. Pope Leo I was known for his courage, morality and protection of the faith. It is also interesting that her religious name, Leo, is that of her father and brother.

This sub-series contains memorabilia from Sister Mary Leo’s service to the Red Cross Society. Specifically, there is a Red Cross pin given to Sr. Mary Leo in recognition of her volunteer work. She was an active community representative on the Red Cross Board.

This series contains memorabilia from Sister Mary Leo’s life of volunteerism, both with the Red Cross and with underprivileged women.