Born Wellington. Daughter of Albert Vincent Scanlon, 1902-1982 and Mary Scanlon (née Holland), 1904-1989. Attended Canterbury University before entering the Little Company of Mary, a nursing order of nuns.
Scanlon, Mary (Sister), 1929-
Mary Nolasco (Sister), 1929-
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Audio
Interview with Sister Mary Scanlon
Date: 28 Nov 2000
From: Little Company of Mary Oral History Project
By: Scanlon, Mary (Sister), 1929-
Reference: OHInt-0601/11
Description: Mary Scanlon (later Sister Mary Nolasco) born Wellington 1929. Outlines family background - father a school teacher and was a foundation staff member of St Patrick's College, Silversteam. Gives reasons for several moves during primary school years. Recalls being a fat child and being teased also being teased as she was a catholic. Mentions move to Purura, near Whangarei, where population was predominantly Maori and Dalmatian and was less difficult being a catholic. Backgrounds decision to become a nun and choice of nursing order. Describes training years in Australia including Postulancy, Novitiate and habits [clothing / uniform] worn at various stages of training. Recalls process of nursing training which was like most other hospitals. Refers to establishment of Training School for LSM (Little Company of Mary) sisters in basement of Calvary in Newtown. Talks about experiences as a nurse and recalls nursing Ozzie Mazengarb. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Interviewer(s) - Ann Trotter Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-009410-009412 Quantity: 3 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 3 Hours Duration. 3 Electronic document(s). Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-3047.
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Transcripts of Radio New Zealand interviews with Mary Potter Hospice staff
Date: April - July 1993
From: Little Company of Mary - Mary Potter Hospice Foundation oral history project
By: Glasgow, Neville, active 1970-1998; Gray, Alan (Dr), active 1970s-1980s; Lancaster, Thirza Margaret, 1944-; Scanlon, Mary (Sister), 1929-
Reference: OHDL-003173
Description: Six transcripts from interviews on Radio New Zealand between April and July 1993 by Neville Glasgow about the founding of Mary Potter Hospice by the Little Company of Mary. Includes interviews with Dick Evans, Dr Alan Gray, Dr Geoff Kiddle, Max Cavit, Sister Margaret Lancaster, and Sister Mary Scanlon. Quantity: 6 Electronic document(s). Search dates: 1993