Born: 1888
Occupation: Teaching sister
Ethnic Background: Italian
Interviewer: Kathryn Hammond
Comments: Tape #71A is hard to hear. Had taught in Rome for 11 years before teaching here. She taught people to read and write so they could become citizens - took care of children during strike. Venerini Sisters Convent, 73 Prospect St., Lawrence, MA 682-9078. As a young woman, Sr. Santini came with other sisters to found a day care center for the children f working Italian women. She had to solicit funds outside the mills to keep the school going. Charged families .50 per child, per week for full day's care.
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Date (created)
1982-01-13