Under his administration and care, this community, at first a handful, has become a host, with flourishing establishments in a dozen states. During the Civil War, thanks to Father Sorin's forethought, this sisterhood was able to furnish nearly fourscore nurses for sick and wounded soldiers on transports and in hospitals. A number of priests of the Congregation of the Holy Cross served as chaplains at the front. Father Sorin was elected superior-general of his order in 1868, and held this important office during the rest of his life. Includes letters from CSC members, bishops, and lay persons, as well as other material, including a small diary, several Sorin sermons on spiritual matters, and bills and other financial material relating to the building up of Notre Dame.
Some documents are in foreign languages, especially French.
Undated, From Bishops 2. About Holy Cross 3. From CSC Brothers 4. Undated, From CSC Priests 5. Undated, From Diocesan Priests 6.