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This series contains a short historical summary of Marygrove, a retreat house established by Sister Barbara Hughs and Sister Ann Purtill of Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph of London, Ontario. The historical summary covers a period of activities at Marygrove from 1992 until 2005. The activities written about in the summary include welcoming and serving meals to guests, taking care of the house cats and dog, gardening, canning, shopping, housecleaning, and laundering. There is a report written by Sister Veronica O’Reilly after attending a “Visions,” workshop from July 31 to August 2, 1992. The report includes a summary of seven groups expressing their vision of a religious community. There is also a brochure inviting people to visit Marygrove’s official opening on April 18, 1993, and a guestbook of a log of visitors from 1992 to 2005. In addition, there are photographs of the interior and exterior of Marygrove, the Sisters planting trees, and the animal companions.