Sister M. Claude Lane

Theresa Angela Lane (February 7, 1915 – August 6, 1974) was an American teacher, librarian, and archivist. She was the first to be professionally trained as an archivist at the Catholic Archives of Texas in Austin and helped found the Society of Southwest Archives, serving on the executive board. She was a featured speaker, lecturer, and writer on archival and historical topics.

Early life and education Theresa Angela Lane was born in Dobbin, Texas, on February 7, 1915. She was the first child of Michael W. and Mary Lou Lane who later had three more children.

Lane was a frequent speaker and lecturer on archives, religion, history, and, specifically, Texas Catholic history.

Affiliations Source: American Library Association, member Catholic Library Association Texas Library Association, vice chairman (1969) Society of American Archivists, member of subcommittee of the Church Archives Committee, now Religious Archives Section (1972) Society of Southwest Archivists, member, co-founder, executive board (1972)

Death On August 6, 1974, Lane died at the Dominican Retirement Home in Houston after a long illness.

The Award In 1974, after Lane's death, the Society of Southwest Archivists created the Sister M. Claude Award. It is awarded annually and recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to religious archives. It is the only award established, sponsored, and funded by a regional archival organization while the recipient is chosen and presented by the Society of American Archivists.