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Uniforms, 1900s

 Series
Identifier: VIII

Dates

  • Creation: 1900s

Scope and Contents

Includes examples of uniforms across the history of the school. The wool cape was worn by students for district nursing rounds in cold weather. The folded student caps demonstrate St. Elizabeth's signature fold, which forms an "M", symbolizing the Virgin Mary, on the top of the cap. The three points represent the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. The cupcake style caps used in the early years of the school were adopted again beginning with the class... of 1969, because they were more uniform that the folded caps, which were assembled by each student and varied greatly in appearance. Ribbon color on the cupcake caps indicated junior, senior, or graduate status. Although color systems varied over the years, black was consistently used for graduates.

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Creator

Restrictions on access

Collection is open for research except student clinical placement ledgers and one folder of financial records relating to the John T. Spinelli Family Charitable Trust that are closed.

Audio and video recordings have been digitally copied; all original media was retained, but may not be played due to format. Digital use copies can only be accessed in the Burns Library Reading Room. Film has not been reformatted and is not available for playback due...
to format impermanence. Please let Reading Room staff know of your specific interest, and if possible reformatting will be scheduled.

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Extent

5.75 Linear Feet (4 containers)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the John J. Burns Library Repository

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John J. Burns Library
Boston College
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Chestnut Hill MA 02467 USA
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