Voices of Mexican Sisters / Voces de las hermanas mexicanas
Sor Maria Gabriela Virgen, CCVI (1894-1983), at age 82, shares her recollections about opening schools and times of religious persecution in Mexico, starting in 1926. Interview conducted by congregational archivist Sister Rita Prendergast, CCVI, at Casa San Angel, Mexico City, in 1976. [original: analog audiocassette] [time: beginning to 26:23 minutes]
Sor Amanda Garma Uriguen, CCVI (1896-1988) [time: beginning to 11:11 minutes]; Sor Maria Javiera Cardoso Laguna (1899-1979) [time: 11:12 to 30:43 minutes]. Interviews conducted by congregational archivist Sister Rita Prendergast, CCVI, at Casa San Angel, Mexico City, in 1976. [original: analog audiocassette]
Sor Genoveva Carranza Saenz (1883-1983) speaks in English and Spanish about early religious life in Mexico and Texas. Sor Genoveva was director of postulants and novices and Provincial Superior in Mexico. She was the niece of Venustiano Carranza, President of Mexico. She lived to be 100 years of age. Interview by congregational archivist Sister Rita Prendergast, CCVI, Casa San Angel Provincial House, Spring 1976 [time: 05:06; original analog audiocassette]
Sor Genoveva Carranza Saenz (1883-1983) speaks in English about religious life, with particular focus on the time of the Cristero War and the changes of Vatican II. Sor Genoveva was director of postulants and novices and Provincial Superior in Mexico. She lived to be 100 years of age. Interview by congregational archivist Sister Rita Prendergast, CCVI, Casa San Angel Provincial House, Spring 1976 [time: 24:54; original analog audiocassette]