As can be imagined, much of the work for our project was behind the scenes. Activities such as research, cataloging, filing, creating, and planning kept everyone involved in the project very busy. Some of the people involved in these aspects of our project included:

• Joy Borelli-Edwards and Frank Kurtik, Borelli-Edwards Gallery (panel design and construction)
• Jeff Lang, Olde Lang Signs (portable wall design and construction)
• Dennis Marsico, Dionysus Press (photos and images)
• Sue Mraz, Graduate of our Master’s program in History and part-time worker
• Carla Parish, Graduate Student Intern (History)
• Marisa Rowe, Undergraduate Student Intern (History)
• David P. Keppel, Graduate Student Web-Designer

Everyone put forth an outstanding effort on this project. Without their help, the project could not have advanced or progressed.

Of special note, we would like to acknowledge and thank Sue, Carla, and Marisa. The important work they did, behind the scenes is too extensive to mention here. Each brought a unique set of talents to the project, from sewing and cataloging skills, to skills in researching the various aspects of the histories we are preserving.

Sue began her work on the project in 2004 as a graduate student intern from the History Department. Since graduation, she continued to work on the project until its completion in 2010.

Our exhibit featured numerous artifacts, documents, photos, and historical clothing of the Sisters and nurses. The historical clothing, although not a central focus of the exhibit, lent dimension to our exhibit. It provided those seeing the exhibit a glimpse of the culture and times in which the Sisters delivered their care. Because of the great amount of effort, skill, trail-and-error of numerous prototypes, and talent it took to create this aspect of our exhibit, we have decided to share the following slide show with you that features the work of Sue, Carla, and Marisa. Among their other duties, such as cataloging and research, they worked together to create the designs for this aspect of our exhibit.

David has done and continues to do an outstanding job of maintaining our web presence and we are grateful.

Joy and Frank were instrumental in taking the stories of the Sisters and creating a design worthy of the honored histories of each congregation’s contribution to the healthcare of Western Pennsylvania. Dennis and Jeff also added to the blend of skills and talents that make up our “team.”