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The WLA Remembers Donna Quinn, O.P.
Donna Quinn, O.P., founder of Chicago Catholic Women, co-founder of Women-Church Convergence, and advocate for women’s equality, passed away July 30, 2021.MORE -
The WLA Remembers Margery Frisbie
Mundelein College alumna (Class of 1944), Director of Public Relations, and accomplished writer, Margery Rowbottom Frisbie passed away August 8, 2021. Read more about Frisbie's life and career and her collection at the WLA.LEARN MORE -
Onsite Researchers at the WLA: Fall 2021
Loyola University Chicago is welcoming visitors back to campus again, and the WLA reading room is now open to researchers by appointment. In accordance with University guidelines, please note the following requirements for onsite research at the WLA: Appointments may be made Monday-Friday concluding by 5pm, masks must be worn indoors in all campus buildings and are available at the WLA if needed, visitors must provide proof of vaccination upon entry or attest to a negative COVID-19 test result no more than 72 hours pre-arrival, and please do not come to campus if you have COVID-19 symptoms. To schedule an appointment, please contact the WLA at wlarchives@LUC.edu. Find additional details on University guidelines at LUC.edu/returntocampus.DETAILS -
Loyola at 150: Student Life Timeline is Live!
Created to commemorate the 150th anniversary of Loyola’s founding, the “Loyola at 150: Student Life Timeline” project is a digital project consisting of timelines drawing together significant world, Chicago, institutional and student events characterizing each decade in Loyola’s history since 1870. The timeline also includes Mundelein College student experiences! Head over to the website to uncover these stories!VIEW -
New Finding Aids for Maria Pappas Papers, Mundelein College Photograph Collection, and Judith Roth Papers
Visit our Manuscript Collections page to explore new preliminary finding aids. We are regularly adding more information on our unprocessed collections to help with your research!VIEW -
Summer 2021 WLA Update
WLA staff will continue to be onsite as needed to fulfill digitization and remote research requests. The WLA may accept donated materials and collections with the Director’s approval. Please contact wlarchives@luc.edu for additional information. -
Remembering Bren Ortega-Murphy, Ph.D.
The WLA remembers Loyola professor of nearly 40 years and WLA supporter, Bren Ortega-Murphy, Ph.D, who passed away April 26, 2021 at the age of 72.READ MORE -
Access the WLA’s Digital Collections (Video)
Learn how to access the WLA's digital collections in our latest instructional video. We'll walk you through exploring digitized materials in Preservica.WATCH VIDEO -
Remembering Dr. Irene Meyer
The WLA Remembers the Mundelein College alumna, professor, and activist who passed away February 11, 2021 at the age of 91. -
Demo: Accessing the Women and Leadership Archives Online
Emily Reiher, Certified Archivist and WLA Director, gave a brief presentation via Zoom on Using the Women and Leadership Archives Online on February 18, 2021. If you missed the event, you can still watch the presentation.VIEW -
Sister Jean: Back in the Day
On August 21, 2020, Sister Jean celebrated her 101st birthday! Before the world fell in love with her, we knew Sister Jean (Jean Dolores Schmidt, BVM) from her long career at Mundelein College.LEARN MORE -
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