Newton Country Day School of the Sacred Heart
Historical Note
Newton Country Day School of the Sacred Heart was founded in 1880 by the Society of the Sacred Heart as the Boston Academy of the Sacred Heart. It was first located in the South End neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts. In 1926, the school moved to Newton, Massachusetts. The boarding program was ended in 1964, and the enrollment of the elementary school grades discontinued in 1965. The School continues to educate girls in grades 5-12.
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Music director's diary
Bound diary kept by the Music Director of Newton Country Day School of the Sacred Heart that records the hymns sung on a daily basis. It documents the transition from the exclusive use of Latin hymns in the earlier years to the more frequent use English hymns in the later years. Also notes the frequency of Benediction immediately after Mass in the earlier entries. Also includes several loose items found in the volume.
Open for research.