Daughters of Charity Provincial Archives

Located at historic St. Joseph House in Emmitsburg, MD, the Archives combine the collections of four former U.S. Daughters of Charity Provinces: St. Louis, MO; Evansville, IN; Albany, NY; and Emmitsburg. Recently renovated, the Archives now boasts a state-of-the art repository, collection exhibit space, and a reading room for researchers.

Reading Room hours are 8:00 AM to noon and from 1 to 4:00 PM Monday through Friday. Please contact the Archives staff to make an appointment to see reference materials. Contact us at 301-447-6041.
The Daughters of Charity Heritage Room exhibit is open to the public Wednesdays from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM.

Accommodations for persons with disabilities: The Provincial Archives is committed to making its collections, services, and public programs accessible to persons with disabilities. Researchers who require assistance in using our collections should contact the Archives at 301-447-6041 or archives@doc.org in advance of their visit. We will be happy to assist you in any way we can.