Mary Essie Underwood

PRICE: $30.00

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DESCRIPTION

Part of Guampedia's Women in Guam History commemorative poster series. All posters in this series consist of an image of the individual being recognized, along with a brief biography with notable accomplishments. Poster design by Odyessa San Nicolas.

Mary Essie Underwood (1906-1998), also known as Sister Mary Inez, was the first CHamoru religious sister, and one of the first three Sisters of Mercy from North Carolina who came to Guam in 1946 to establish a community of women religious and Catholic schools. Underwood was the first superior, educator and mentor for the young girls of Guam hoping to become Sisters of Mercy. She also was the first principal of the newly established Academy of Our Lady of Guam all-girls high school.

PRODUCT DETAILS

• THIS IS AN INDIVIDUAL POSTER. To order the complete series, click here.
• DIMENSIONS: 20" x 30"
• WEIGHT: 2.8 oz