Oblate Sisters of Providence Archives

To Get Started in Researching at the Oblate Sisters of Providence Archives

1.  Obtain permission to use the archives from the OSP Archivist or the OSP Archives Director.       Appointments are available from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM Monday through Friday.

2.  Each researcher must fill out a research application and submit the form for approval prior to obtaining a research appointment. The form asks for identity and contact information on the researcher, and subject and purpose of the research. Research applications forms are available either electronically or by mail. Please call or email the archives for the form. 410-242-1603 or osparchives@oblatesisters.com 

3.  Each researcher must read and sign the use policy on the application form.

4.  The use of certain documents my be restricted by statue, office, origin or by request of the donor. The researcher may quote from these documents only with the permission of the archivist or archives director and with due reference to the source.  For example, Oblate Sisters of Providence Archives, Baltimore, Maryland

5.  As a general rule, no letter, document or memorandum, written by a person still living may be quoted, paraphased or used in any way without the consent of the author.

6.  The researcher must assume full responsibility for conforming to the laws of libel and literary property rights, which may be involved in th use of manuscripts and other archival materials.

7.  Researchers must obtain permission from the archivist befor publishing an article or book based on and using materials from the Oblate Sisters of Providence Archives.

8.  To facilitate research in the Oblate Sisters of Providence Archives, please begin by contacting the Archives by either phone or email (see #2.)