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This sub-series contains one of the many handmade quilts that Sr. Mary Leo Kirwin created during her life. She often quilted with students and the needy, and this quilt was created with one of the women living at Elaine Lucas Place, a low income housing complex. The quilt is a hand stitched cotton quilt that is a variation of the wedding ring pattern with a scalloped edge.

This series contains a letter to Dr. Robert Stevenson, which was forwarded to Sr. Mary Leo Kirwin from Rev. W.T McGrattan of St. Peter’s Seminary in appreciation of Dr. Stevenson’s financial contribution to the Kirwin-Henesy seminary bursary fund. In addition, there are financial records listing donors and their financial contributions, as well an invitation to advertise to potential donors. There are also standing (including Sr. Mary Leo’s) donations to the St. Peter’s Seminary Bursary established by Mrs. Mae Kirwin in 1977.

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

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.