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This wooden box contains four small theca each containing several relics of saints. The lid of the box includes an image of Jesus with a herd of sheep in a medow. The relics appear to be bone and can therefor be considered first class.

This is a white satin ciborium veil.

This commemorative plate was issued to celebrate the visit of Pope John Paul II to Canada. The plate includes an image of the face of the pontif on the front, and details about the visit on the back.

This commemorative silver plate was given to the Sisters of the Precious Blood in memory of Mr. and Mrs. McGuired and relations of Sisters Immaculate Heart as a souvenir of Foundation in May of 1925. The top of the plate includes the following inscription "Vi Vele Sang de Jesue."

The series consists of a variety of ephemera, artifacts and relics that were transferred to the archives. Of particular interest is the official seal of office and pitch pipe.

Artifacts and relics are labeled and stored in the Artifacts room. Detailed box information can be found in the pdf finding aid in the Archives files.

This gold lectonary stand would have been used in the chaple of the Sisters of the Precious Blood during mass. It is gold plated and has some ornamental details.

This is a an ivroy satin tabernacle veil which includes a handpainted grape motif.

This is a an ivroy satin tabernacle veil which includes a handpainted grape motif.

This large wooden reliquary containes 30 theca each containing at least one relic of one saint. The reliquary is very simple, a arch with very little ornamentation. Perhaps at some point in the future the relics will be taken out and placed in a more ornate reliquary.

One medal, possibly brozen, with the following inscription on side A "Mater Misericorida Pontificum Collegium Urbanum Propagada Fide" and an image of an angle on side B.

One medal, possibly brozne, with the following inscription "Pivs XI Pontifes Masimvs III" and the bust of pope pius XI on side A, and the following inscription "Oratorum Sancti petri" and an image of St. Peters Basilica on side B.

One gold medallion which includes the inscription on side A "Sia Lonata IL, S.S. Sacramento" and the following inscription on side B "Maria Concetta Senza Peccato."

The item is a small piece of cloth from the alb of Bishop Grandin which was found in the belongings of Mother Hendress, likely so she could make relics out of it.

This is an example of a pectoral cross which may have been worn by one of the Sisters of the Precious Blood. The cross appears to be silver, however the chain does not.

The series consists of photograph albums, scrapbooks full of newspaper clippings, and photographs which document the actions and activities of the sisters. Of particular interest are the photographs that document the host making process. The Sisters of the Precious Blood were responsible for making the hosts that were used for communion in the Archdiocese.

Two photograph albums are stored in the archives vault, photo album 1 is stored in Box L2-4-1 and photo album 2 is stored in Box L2-4-3. Oversize photographs are stored in Map cabinet 1, and the rest of the materials are stored on the first shelf in the archives processing room. Detailed box information can be found in the pdf finding aid in the Archives files.

This pitch pipe is located in a box which includes the name of Mother St. Francis de Sales on the inside cover and is an example of an item used by the sisters in their day to day activities.

This is a a purple tabernacle veil which includes gold edging at the top and bottom, a handpainted grape motif, and a JHS Christogram iota-eta-sigma inscription.

The series consists of a variety of printed materials which document the activities and life of the Sisters of the Precious Blood. Of particular interest are DVD copies of the 75th Anniversary celebrations of the sisters as well as the prayers, devotions and many miscellaneous printed documents which provide a bit of insight into the daily lives of the sisters.