Saint Anthony's Record Book (1914-1924)

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Title

Saint Anthony's Record Book (1914-1924)

Date

1914-1924

Description

This records book keeps track of the parishioners at Saint Anthony's Church in Lowell, MA. Lists include:

- "Desobriga da Quaresma": These parishioners were excused from the fasting from meat during lent, in exchange for a donation to the Church. This tradition was very popular within the Madeiran community.
- "Primeira Communhão" - List of children completing their First Communion.
- "Chrisma Administrado" - List of parishioners who were anointed by a visiting religious leader.

The letter at the end was found tucked into the back cover of the book.

Coverage

Source

Archives at St. Anthony's Church in Lowell, MA.

Publisher

UMass Lowell, Center for Lowell History

Rights

No Copyright - United States: The organization that has made the Item available believes that the Item is in the Public Domain under the laws of the United States, but a determination was not made as to its copyright status under the copyright laws of other countries.

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Citation

“Saint Anthony's Record Book (1914-1924),” Portuguese American Digital Archive, accessed March 29, 2024, https://umlportuguesearchives.omeka.net/items/show/1418.

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