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1960-2002 (Creation)
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355 photographs : b&w
485 photographs : col.
146 photographs ; col. negative ; 35 mm
14 photographs : b&w negative ; 35 mm
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This sub-series consists of photographs of Guatemala during and after the Sisters’ mission there. There are photographs showing the construction of Colegio San José, the dental clinic, and homes after the 1976 earthquake. There are many photographs depicting the Sisters working in the school, local clinics and Nutritional Centre. Several photographs show the opening of the new chapel on December 12, 1964. There are photographs showing Guatemalan children dressed up for Communion. The sub-series also contains photographs of the 25th anniversary of the Colegio San José depicting school children parading through the streets in celebration. There are also numerous photographs showing the damage caused by the earthquake, as well as reconstruction efforts. Operation Guatemala, a program initiated by the Sisters in Hamilton, is depicted in several photographs. In these images Sisters are filling large drums with supplies to send to Guatemala. Photographs of school children who were sponsored through the beca education program also make up part of this collection. There are also photographs of the Nutritional Centre and Colegio San José sent by the Capuchin Sisters after they were given control of these institutions in 1979. A photograph of the 1985 tribute ceremony plaque awarded to the Sisters of St. Joseph also comprises this sub-series.