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The Orlando Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence collection, 2009-2015

 

Summary

Creator:
Orlando Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence
Abstract:
The Orlando Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence collection contains printed materials, photographs, and various memorabilia, such as a whistle, a folding fan, and a t-shirt. The Orlando chapter of the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence was founded on November 14th, 2009. The Orlando Sisters describe themselves primarily as "an order of Post-Modern Nuns dedicated to the promulgation of omniversal joy and the expiation of stigmatic guilt." They serve the community by raising funds for charities, fighting for queer rights and visibility, providing safer sex outreach, and bringing joy and unity to their community. As of 2022, the Orlando Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence continue their community service, outreach, and educational missions virtually and physically.
Extent:
1 Linear Feet 2 boxes
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

The Orlando Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence collection, Special Collections and University Archives, University of Central Florida, Orlando, Florida.

Background

Scope and content:

The Orlando Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence collection contains printed materials and various memorabilia pertaining to the Orlando chapter of the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence.

Series I: Print Materials, 2011, undated contains print items related to The Orlando Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence. The magazine, What's Happening, contains explicit material.

Series II: Album Materials, 2009-2015 contains the materials removed from an album included with the collection. The album contained a whistle, tag necklace, condoms, photographs, booklets, a business card, and photographs.

Series III: Memorabilia, undated contains Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence memorabilia, including an ornament, a paper fan, a folding fan, a towel, and a t-shirt.

Biographical / historical:

The Orlando Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, Abbey of St. Gertrude de Nivelles, is a chapter of the overarching Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence organization. Their mission statement reads: "We are an order of 21st Century nuns dedicated to the promulgation of universal joy and the expiation of stigmatic guilt. Our ministry is one of public manifestation and habitual perpetration. No more guilt!" Their goals include raising money for charitable organizations, fighting for queer rights and visibility, doing safer sex outreach, bringing joy and unity to their community, and never taking themselves so seriously that they forget to have fun.

The Orlando chapter of the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence was founded on November 14th, 2009, by Sister Isabella Ringing, Sister Majyna Burns, and Sister Ambrosia Discordia. The Orlando Sisters were recognized as an official Mission of The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence on January 18th, 2010, and were later granted "Fully Professed" status on January 17th of 2011.

In the years between their formation and their recognition, the Orlando Sisters hosted many fundraising and awareness events, such as the "Wet Hot Sisters Car Wash" and the "Christmas in July" events in 2010. In 2012, Sisters T'keela Mockingburd and Isadora Knocking created the online magazine One Veil. This magazine, intended for Sisters, includes information on popular topics, tips and tricks for Sisters, a forum to discuss actions to take against compelling legal and human rights issues, and more.

As of 2022, the Orlando Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence continue their community service, outreach, and educational missions virtually and physically.

Acquisition information:
Gift of The LGBTQ History Museum of Central Florida, 2021 (Accession no. CFM2021_22).
Processing information:

Collection processed by and finding aid prepared by Trinity Cruz in 2022. The materials were removed from their original box and placed into archival boxes. The materials in Series II were all removed from a plastic photo album. The photographs from the album were placed into sleeves.

Arrangement:

This collection is arranged in three series.

  • I. Printed Materials, 2011, undated
  • II. Album Materials, 2009-2015
  • III. Memorabilia, undated

Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Access and use

Restrictions:

The entire collection is open for research.

Terms of access:

Unpublished manuscripts are protected by copyright. Permission to publish, quote or reproduce must be secured from the repository and the copyright holder.

Preferred citation:

The Orlando Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence collection, Special Collections and University Archives, University of Central Florida, Orlando, Florida.

Location of this collection:
John C. Hitt Library
12701 Pegasus Drive, Building 2
Orlando
FL
32816-8030
USA