Collection Title: Our Lady of Victories Catholic Church
Collection Number: M227 2006.210
Inclusive Dates: 1937 – 1999
Bulk Dates: 1975 – 1999
Volume: .05 Cubic Feet
Processor: W. Ray
Scope and Content:
The Our Lady of Victories Collection contains the history of the Church and the Priests of the Church through written history and news clippings from the mid thirties through the 75th anniversary of the Church in 1999.
Inventory:
Box / Folder
1 1 A History of our Lady of Victories Parish, Cleveland, Mississippi written November 1976 (2)
Mississippi Today October 17, 1986 “Delta Town Attracted Catholic Settlers”
1 2 The Bolivar Commercial Undated “Charter Members” with photo
Typed list of members names, addresses, phone numbers
Handwritten and typed list of names by C.P. Brocato 1938
The Bolivar Commercial undated “Charter Members” with photo
1 3 Handwritten and typed dedication September 8, 1938 E.V. Rotondo, Pastor
Handwritten and typed statement of E. Victor Rotondo-lists architect, contractor, estimator, supervisor, and active committee men for building of the Church.
Catholic Action of the South Undated “Our Lady of Victories” with photo of first church (2)
The Commercial Appeal December 15, 1937 “Cleveland Catholics Plan New Church”
The Delta Weekly January 10, 1938 “Village Priest-Architect’s Drawing of new church (2)
The Bolivar County News August 4, 1938 “Stately $25,000 Church” and “Actual Work Begun” (2)
The Bolivar Commercial April 1969 “Groundbreaking of Church” with photo (3)
Mississippi Today April 1969 “Groundbreaking Ceremonies” with photo (2)
The Bolivar Commercial October 15, 1970 “Dedication and Blessing Service Sun. Afternoon” (2)
The Bolivar Commercial July 10, 1975 “Parish Hall Destroyed” (3)
The Bolivar Commercial July 11, 1975 “Fire Under Investigation” with photo
The Bolivar Commercial March 31, 1977 “Landmark Demolished” with photo
Photocopies of old church (6)
Catholics and non-Catholics contributions for building of the Church
1 4 Histories of the Priests of Our Lady of Victories
1 5 The Bolivar Commercial August 21, 1969 “KC Officials” with photo
The Bolivar Commercial undated “KC Officials for 1971-72” with photo (2)
The Bolivar Commercial August 16, 1986 “KC’s Place 2nd in Tourney” with photo
1 6 The Bolivar Commercial March 11, 1994 “CYO Members Win Awards” with photo
1 7 The Bolivar Commercial undated “Father Flannery honored” with photo
The Bolivar Commercial undated “Food for Christmas Baskets” with photo
Mississippi Today June 14, 1985 “Silver Anniversary-Father Haddican” with photo
Bulletin “Celebrating Catholicism in Bolivar County 1888-1994”
1 8 Mass Program – Our Lady of Victories 75 Year Celebration Aug. 15, 1999 (2)
Dinner Program – Our Lady of Victories 75 Year Celebration (2)
Sunday Bulletin August 15, 1999
Miscellaneous information/photos for 75th Anniversary
Guest Book from 75th Anniversary with small brass bookmark with verse
Miscellaneous notes from members relative to Church and upcoming celebration
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