Sister Eugena Poulin papers
Scope and Contents
This collection includes biographical information about and writings by Sister Eugena Poulin. The biographical information includes collected articles as well as memorial information and a program from a French wine seminar held at Salve Regina University. Included with the writings are copies of three articles written by Sister Poulin as well as two drafts of her family history.
Dates
- ca. 1991-2008, n.d.
- Majority of material found within 1998 - 2008
Language of Materials
Materials in the collection are in English.
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is not restricted.
Conditions Governing Reproduction and Use
Various copying restriction apply, according to the Archives' use policy. Guidelines are available from the Salve Regina University Archives. Salve Regina University owns the copyright to material produced by employees and trustees of the University and work for hire. Requests for permission to publish material from the University Archives should be directed to the Archivist. See also the Archives' copyright and publication statement.
Biographical Note
Sister Eugena Poulin, RSM (1932-2008) was a professor of French at Salve Regina University. Born Simone Theresa Poulin in Central Falls, Rhode Island, she entered the Sisters of Mercy in 1951 and professed her vows in 1954. She earned her Bachelor's degree from the former Catholic Teahcers College, her Master's degree from Assumption College, and her Ph. D. from the University of Florida. After teaching in the elementary schools in the Diocese of Providence, she was assigned to Salve Regina College in 1981 and taught there until 2007. Her research interests included her family's genealogy, the lives of women in seventeenth-century New France, and Newport's French newspaper during the colonial period, "La Gazette Francoise." Her awards included Rhode Island's Franco-American of the Year and the American French Geneaological Society's Franco-American Hall of Fame.
Extent
0.25 Linear Feet (1 document box)
Abstract
This collection contains drafts of several writing publications written by Sister Eugena Poulin on her family history and the history of women in New France, as well as collected biographical information, materials from attended events, and press.
Arrangement
The collection is organized into the following series:
I. Biographical
II. Writings
Within each series, materials are arranged alphabetically.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
The collection was transferred to the University Archives in August 2008.
Accruals
Additional accruals are not expected in the future.
Separated Materials
The following materials were separated from the manuscript collection and cataloged in Special Collections:
- Poulin, Eugena. The Paths of Mercy on Aquidneck Island. 1979. (2 copies)
- Poulin, Eugena. La Presse, an annotated index of articles on literature, art, and music (1836-1841). Dissertation, University of Florida, 1986.
- Poulin, Eugena, and Claire Quintal. The French Experience: Classroom Activities. Worcester, MA: French Institute, Assumption College), 1989. (2 copies)
- Poulin, Eugena, and Claire Quintal. The French Experience in North America: An Activities Packet. Rhode Island?: Rochambeau Education Committee, 1981. (3 copies)
Processing Information
The collection was processed by Genna Duplisea, University Archivist and Special Collections Librarian, in 2017.
Source
- Poulin, Eugena, Sister (R.S.M.) (Person)
- Title
- Guide to the Sister Eugena Poulin Papers, ca. 1991-2008 (bulk 1998-2008)
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Genna Duplisea, University Archivist and Special Collections Librarian
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- English
Repository Details
Part of the Salve Regina University Archives Repository
McKillop Library
100 Ochre Point Ave.
Newport RI 02840 USA
401-341-2276
401-341-2951 (Fax)
archives@salve.edu