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Adorjan, Carol
Author
Papers: 8 linear ft.
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Athans, Christine, BVM [1932-2019]
Adjunct Professor, Loyola University Chicago
Papers: 1 linear ft.
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Baron, Enid [1936-2022]
Counselor, Poet, Mundelein College Director of Counseling and Home Economics instructor
Papers: 1.5 linear ft.
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Beane, Marjorie L. [1946- ]
Educator, Former woman religious, Mallinckrodt College President, Loyola University Chicago administrator
Papers: 1 linear ft., 1954-1993
Belmonte, Frances (Fran)
Loyola University Chicago faculty, Feminist theologian
Papers: 1 linear ft.
For more information, contact the WLA at wlarchives@luc.edu.
Blades, Barbara [1938- ]
Artist, Artemisia Gallery member
Papers: 0.25 linear ft., 1976–2004
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Boylan, Anne [1947- ]
Historian, Women's history
Mundelein College, Class of 1968; Immaculata High School, 1964
Papers: 2 linear ft., 1962–1969, additional unprocessed
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Braun, Carol Moseley [1947- ]
First African-American woman U.S. Senator; First woman U.S. Senator from Illinois; U.S. Ambassador
Papers: ~100 linear ft.
Broderick, Virginia [1917–2004]
Artist specializing in religious subjects
Mundelein College, Class of 1939
Papers: 18 linear ft., 1901–2004
Brown, Helen Sauer [1923–2016]
Peace and feminist activist, Educator, Pastoral minister, Entrepreneur
Mundelein College, Class of 1944, MA 1970
Papers: 0.5 linear ft., 1944–1998
Burger, Mary Louise Hirsh [1932–2018]
Early-childhood education expert, Professor
Mundelein College, Class of 1954
Papers: 9 linear ft., 1958–1999
Carr, Anne E., BVM [1934–2008]
Theologian, Professor, Mundelein College faculty, Sisters of Charity of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Mundelein College, Class of 1956,
Papers: 3.25 linear ft., 1964–2007
Chaplik, Dorothy [1922- ]
Art historian, Writer (Topic: Jesse Jackson)
Mundelein College, Class of 1973
Papers: 0.25 linear ft., 1984-2005
Cianci, Beth Brinkman [1954- ]
HERA member, Women's rights advocate
Papers: 0.125 linear ft., 1980-1983
Ciral, Diane [1934- ]
Activist, Friends of the Parks, Sister Cities International
Papers: 4 linear ft., 1898, 1967–2012, additional unprocessed
Ciurej, Barbara [1956- ] and Lindsay Lochman [1952- ]
Artists, Photography, Artemisia Gallery members (Ciurej former President)
Papers: 1.75 linear ft., 1980–2010, additional unprocessed
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Cooney, Miriam P., CSC [1925-2020]
Math professor, Researcher (Topic: Women religious in mathematics), Sisters of the Holy Cross
Papers: 0.5 linear ft., 1955–2011
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Cooper, Barbara [1949- ]
Artist, Artemisia Gallery member
Papers: 3.5 linear ft., 1967–2012, additional unprocessed
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Corcoran, Irma, BVM [1905–2000]
Professor, Writer, Mundelein College faculty, Sisters of Charity of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Papers: 6 linear ft., 1876–2001
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Credidio, Ann, BVM
Founder of Damien House, Sisters of Charity of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Papers: 0.25 linear ft., 1989–2005
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Croteau, Mary Ellen [1950-2019]
Artist, Art on Armitage director, Artemisia Gallery member, SisterSerpents member
Papers: 1.75 linear ft., 1963–2011
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Crowley, Joan Frances, BVM [1919–2009]
History professor, Mundelein College faculty, Sisters of Charity of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Papers: 0.25 linear ft., 1967–1996
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Crowley, Patricia Ann, OSB [1939–2023]
Human rights activist, Howard Area Community Center, Chicago Continuum of Care, Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
Papers: 14.5 linear ft., 1937–2007, additional unprocessed
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Crowley, Patricia (Patty) Caron [1913–2005]
Human rights activist, Co-founder of the Christian Family Movement and Deborah's Place
Papers: 40 linear ft., 1911–2006, additional unprocessed
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Curran, Mary Agnes, OSF [1931–2002]
Social justice activist, South American missionary, Bernardine Franciscan Sisters
Papers: 1 linear ft., 1966–2002
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David, Anita [1946- ]
Artist, Artemisia Gallery member
Papers: 3 linear ft., 1977-1989, 2002
For more information, contact the WLA at wlarchives@luc.edu.
DeCock, Mary, BVM [1923–2010]
Religious Studies, Professor, Administrator, Mundelein College faculty; Loyola University Chicago faculty, Sisters of Charity of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Papers: 2.5 linear ft., 1932–2005
Dear, Ruth [1914-2017]
Writer, Peace activist, Gray Panther
Papers: 9.3 linear ft.
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Dolan, Eleanor Frances [1907–1987]
AAUW and federal government specialist on higher education for women
Papers: 36 linear ft., 1912–1993
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Eldred, Marilou Denbo [1940– ]
College president and administrator, Catholic Community Foundation President, former woman religious
Mundelein College, Class of 1963
Papers: 1.5 linear ft., 1997-2004
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Farrell, Carolyn, BVM [1934–2020]
Gannon Center for Women and Leadership Director, Mundelein College President, Politician, Sisters of Charity of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Papers: 13 linear ft., 1942–2006, additional unprocessed
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Ferentz, Nicole
Artist, Loyola University Chicago faculty
Papers: 1 linear ft., 2003
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Feuer, Michelle (Fire) [1951- ]
Artist, Business owner, LGBTQ activist
Papers: 0.5 linear ft., 1973-2016
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Flanagan, Joan
Author, Activist, Grassroots fundraising, The Dinner Party Project
Papers: 3.5 linear ft.
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Fortner, Joan Heath [1932– ]
Artist, Fashion designer
Mundelein College, Class of 1954
Papers: 1.5 linear ft., 1948–1981
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Frisbie, Margery Rowbottom [1923-2021]
Writer, Mundelein College Public Relations Director
Mundelein College, Class of 1944
Papers: 1.25 linear ft., 1945–1997, additional unprocessed
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Fritz, Jean [1918-2018]
Juror on Chicago 7 Trial, Homemaker
Papers: 5 linear ft.
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Gallagher, Blanche Marie, BVM [1922–2010]
Artist, Professor, Mundelein College faculty, Sisters of Charity of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Mundelein College, Class of 1944
Papers: 1.5 linear ft., 1958-2009, additional unprocessed
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Gannon, Ann Ida, BVM [1915-2018]
Mundelein College President 1957-1975, Professor, Sisters of Charity of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Papers: ~16.5 linear ft, ~1928-2014
Goldboss, Ruth L. Weisman [1923-2015]
Leader in the dialogue between the Catholic and Jewish traditions
Mundelein College, Class of 1944
Papers: 0.25 linear ft, 1961–2004
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Golden, Corinne (Renny) [1937– ]
Poet, Professor, Educator, Social justice activist
Papers: 4.5 linear ft., 1969–2003, additional unprocessed
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Gordon, Eleanor Risteen [1935–1994]
Educator, Academic (English), writer, poet
Papers: 8.5 linear ft., 1924-1996
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Gorman, Geraldine
Nurse, Visiting Nurses Association
Papers: 0.5 linear ft., 1919–2001
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Granacki, Victoria [1947- ]
Writer, Chicago Polish community, historic preservation, The Polish Museum of America, Board of Directors
Mundelein College, Class of 1969
Papers: 1.42 linear ft., 2003-2023
For more information, contact the WLA at wlarchives@luc.edu.
Griffin, Mary [1916–1998]
Writer, Professor, Feminist and Civil Rights activist, Mundelein College faculty
Mundelein College, Class of 1939, MA 1947
Papers: 6.25 linear ft., 1920–1998
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‌Haley, Mary Patricia (Pat), BVM [1933–2015]
Educator, Professor, Dean, Mundelein College faculty, Sisters of Charity of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Papers: 0.5 linear ft., 1973–1994
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Halperin, Grace Eldridge [1914–2001]
Rights activist, Member of OWL, Equity NOW, Writer
Papers: 0.25 linear ft., 1914–2001
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Haney, Mary P. [1926– ]
Consultant on international and domestic women's issues, Writer
Papers: 14.5 linear ft., 1969-2003
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Hanmer, Karen
Artist, Artemisia Gallery member
Papers: 0.25 linear ft., 1997–2010
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Harley, Frances M. Mikkelson [1914–2005]
Composer, Choral director, Co-founder of the TRI-M music Honor Society
Mundelein College, Class of 1936
Papers: 0.5 linear ft., 1931–1996
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Harmel, Carole
Artist, Photographer, Harry S. Truman College faculty, Founding member of Artemisia Gallery
Papers: 0.25 linear ft., 1969–2011
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Harrington, Ann, BVM
Mundelein College faculty, Loyola University Chicago faculty, Asian History
Mundelein College, Class of 1962
Papers: 1.5 linear ft., 1966-2012
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Hayes, Alice Bourke [1937–2023]
Botanist, University president and administrator
Mundelein College, Class of 1959
Papers: 10.5 linear ft., 1959–2006, additional unprocessed
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Hessley, Agatha Rossetti [1906–1994]
Homemaker
Papers: 1.5 linear ft., 1970–1993
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Hibbard, Angela, IHM
Woman religious, Immaculate Heart of Mary
Papers: 7 linear ft., 1969-2022
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Hoelscher, Joanna [1937-2020]
Citizens for a Better Environment, League of Women Voters, public interest work in Chicago
Papers: 5 linear ft., 1943-2002
For more information, contact the WLA at wlarchives@luc.edu.
Hoffelder, Margaret, SSJ [1931–2010]
Educator (Music and Religion), Former Director of Sophia's Portico, Sisters of St. Joseph
Papers: 0.75 linear ft., 1960–2010
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Hoope, Mary Anne, BVM [1942– ]
Professor, Missionary, Sisters of Charity of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Papers: 1 linear ft., 1959–2011
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Hoy, Suellen [1942–2023]
Historian, Professor, Scholarship (Catholicism, Chicago, and Irish-American History)
Papers: 24 linear ft., 1810–2013, additional unprocessed
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Isasi-Diaz, Ada Maria [1943–2012]
Theologian, Professor, Activist, Scholarship (Feminist Theology), Social Ethics
Papers: 4.25 linear ft., 1974–2005
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Jegen, Carol Frances, BVM [1925–2020]
Professor, Theologian, United Farm Worker's Movement activist, Coordinator of Mundelein College Hispanic Institute, Mundelein College faculty and administrator, Sisters of Charity of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Papers: 10 linear ft.; 1958–2014, additional unprocessed
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Kennedy, Lucy. Photograph Collection
Photographer, Gannon Center for Women and Leadership Event Photographer
Papers: 2.5 linear ft., 1992–2008
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Kiosse, Connie
Feminist Voices newspaper founder, author, educator
Papers: 2 linear ft., 1970–2001
Kochanski, Pauline
Feminist activist, photographer
Papers: 0.5 linear ft., 1963-1990, additional unprocessed
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Kolbenschlag, Madonna, H.M. [1935–2000]
Professor, Author, Clinical Psychologist, Feminist activist, Sisters of the Humility of Mary
Papers: 33.5 linear ft., 1957–1999
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Kollath, Marilyn
Theatre, Chicago Women's Theatre Group
Mundelein College, Class of 1977; Weekend College
Papers: 23.75 linear ft., 1974-1985
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Kramer, Linda Lewis [1937- ]
Artist, Artemisia Gallery member
Papers: 0.25 linear ft., 1987–2010
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Krantz, Claire Wolf [1938-2021]
Artist, Critic, Curator
Papers: 2 linear ft.
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Kucera, Kathryn [1930– ]
Artist, Artemisia Gallery member
Papers: 1.1 linear ft., 1950–2011, additional unprocessed
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Kulczycki, Regina Bowgierd [1942-2019]
Psychiatrist; Named scholarship, Polish Studies Program, Loyola University Chicago
Papers: 0.5 linear ft.
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Kutchera, Barbara, BVM [1935–2003]
Educator, Activist, Sisters of Charity of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Papers: 2 linear ft., 1967–2003
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Langdon, Mary Margaret (Megs) Mitchell [1918–1993]
Community Programs Director, Loyola University Chicago
Mundelein College, Class of 1940
Papers: 3.75 linear ft. 1966–1997
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Lanterman, Margaret
Artist, Artemisia Gallery member
Papers: <0.25 linear ft., 1991–2002
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Lehar, Kathryn [1943- ]
Artist, Sculptor, Artemisia Gallery member
Papers: 0.25 linear ft., 1980-1995
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Leppke, Gretchen [1927–2019]
President, Lutheran Women's Caucus; Co-founder, Women of Faith Resource Center; Co-founder, Women, Ministry and the City
Papers: 2.75 linear ft., 1972–2004
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Lopata, Helena Znaniecka [1925–2003]
Sociologist, Professor
Papers: 23 linear ft., 1870–2005
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Lulkin, Sheli A. [1936-2016]
Union activist, Chicago Teacher's Union and the Coalition of Labor Union Women, Feminist activist
Papers: 4 linear ft., 1859, 1972–2008, additional unprocessed
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Malagrino, Silvia
Artist, Documentarian, Artemisia Gallery member
Papers: 0.25 linear ft., 1985–2011
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Martin, Imogene & Ruby  
Cousins who served overseas as nurses in the U.S. Army during WWII
Papers: 2 linear ft.
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McCambridge, Mercedes [1916–2004]
Oscar and Golden Globe winning actress and radio performer
Mundelein College, Class of 1937
Papers: 3 linear ft., 1935-2004
McClane, Mattie [1958- ]
Novelist, poet, journalist
Papers: ~3 linear ft.
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McDermott, Dana
Loyola University Chicago alumna (Psychology BS '71, MA '75, PhD '77), Certified Family Life Educator, formed the Loyola Student Volunteers (now Voluntary Action Program)
Papers: 3 linear ft.
McDermott, Janet Sass
Women Employed, Labor Movement
Mundelein College, Class of 1969
Papers: 5.5 linear ft., 1968-2020
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McHugh, Catherine (Katie), BVM [1925-2014]
Equitable housing advocate, Elder issues advocate, Sisters of Charity of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Papers: 1.5 linear ft., 1974–2009
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McMahon, Margot
Artist (Sculptor)
Papers: 1 linear ft., 1983–2004, additional unprocessed
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Miroglotta, Halle
The Postcard Project, Loyola University Chicago alumna
Papers: 0.1 linear ft.
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Moses, Jacqueline
Artist, Artemisia Gallery member
Papers: 0.25 linear ft., 1988–2011
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Moylan, Prudence Ann [1939- ]
Historian, Professor, Feminist and social justice activist, Mundelein College faculty
Mundelein College, Class of 1963
Papers: 11 linear ft., 1958–2016
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Murphy, Bren Ortega [1949-2021]
Educator, Loyola faculty in School of Communications and Womens Studies/Gender Studies
Papers: 7 linear ft.
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Muschal-Reinhardt, Rosalie [1933–2013]
Educator, Catholic activist
Papers: 3.25 linear ft., 1949–2006
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Nolan, Janet A. [1946– ]
Historian, Professor, Irish Emigration, Women, Oral History
Papers: 7 linear ft., 1969–2008
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Obermeyer, Lindsay [1966– ]
Artist, Educator, Artemisia Gallery member
Papers: 0.5 linear ft., 1989–2010
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Pappas, Maria [1949- ]
Cook County Treasurer, Doctorate from Loyola University Chicago
Papers: 60 linear ft.
Patricca, Nicholas [1941- ]
Playwright, Theologian, Professor, Mundelein College faculty
Papers: 7 linear ft., 1960–2012, additional unprocessed
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Patrick, Anne E. SNJM [1941-2016]
Feminist Theologian, Carleton College Professor Emeritus, Sisters of the Holy Name of Jesus and Mary
Papers: 2.5 linear ft., 1969–2015, additional unprocessed
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Petrides, Olivia
Artist; former member, Artemisia
Papers: 0.5 linear ft., 1988–2010, additional unprocessed
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Pinney, Melissa Ann [1951- ]
Artist, Artemisia Gallery member
Papers: 1.25 linear ft., 1975-2015
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Plotkin, Nancy [1932–2013]
Artist; former member, Artemisia
Papers: 0.25 linear ft., 1984–2005
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Poe, Joy
Artist, Founder of Artemisia Gallery
Papers: 1 linear ft., 2011, additional unprocessed
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Polos, Patricia F. [1922–2003]
ERA activist, Mental health reform, Senior rights, OWL member
Papers: 0.25 linear ft., 1964–2003
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Quinn, Donna, O.P. [1937-2021]
Co-Founder and Director of Chicago Catholic Women, Co-Founder of Women's Church Convergence, Educator, Feminist activist, Dominicans Order of the Religious
Papers: 12 linear ft., 1975–2009, additional unprocessed
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Ramirez-Odell, Helen [1942-2022]
Labor leader, Chicago Public School nurse, Activist, Loyola alumna (School of Nursing)
Papers: 3 linear ft., 1949-2013
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‌Roach, Margaret (Peggy) [1927–2006]
Civil rights and feminist activist, National Catholic Conference for Interracial Justice board member,
Mundelein College, Class of 1949
Papers: 42 linear ft., 1927–2006
Roberts, Bari-Ellen [1952- ]
Roberts vs. Texaco initiator and lead plaintiff, Writer, Businesswoman
Mundelein College, Class of 1978
Papers: 10 linear ft., 1975–2002
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Ronen, Carol [1945- ]
Former Illinois State Senator and Illinois State Legislator, 48th Ward Democratic Party Committeewoman
Papers: 2 linear ft., 1952–2009, additional unprocessed
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Ross, Susan
Theologian, Professor, Specialist in Systemic, Feminist, Sacramental Theology
Papers: 0.5 linear ft. and 8 linear ft of additional unprocessed, 1972–2019
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Roth, Judith [1935-2019]
Artist, Founder of Ravenswood Artwalk
Papers: 22 linear ft., 1945-2018
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Ryan, Eileen [1957- ]
Artist, Artemisia Gallery member
Papers: 0.25 linear ft., 1991–1997
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Ryan, Orletta [d. 2008]
Author on race and education in New York
Mundelein College alumna
Papers: 0.25 linear ft., 1963–1967, 2008
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Schechter, Ruth Lisa [1917-1989]
Poet, Mundelein College Poet-in-Residence, Poetry therapist
Papers: 2 linear ft., 1964–1986
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Schmidt, Jean Dolores, BVM [1919- ]
Educator, Mundelein College faculty and administrator, Loyola University Chicago Men’s Basketball chaplain, “Sister Jean”, Sisters of Charity of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Papers: 0.25 linear ft. 1960–2006, additional unprocessed
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Schultz, Rima Lunin [1943- ]
Author
Papers: 13 linear ft.
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Sensemann, Susan [1949- ]
Artist, University of Illinois at Chicago Professor Emerita in the School of Art and Design
Papers: 5.5 linear ft., 1969–2011
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Shaffer, Fern [1944- ]
Artist, Artemisia Gallery member
Papers: 2 linear ft., 1982–2005, additional unprocessed
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Simpson, Diane [1935- ]
Artist (mixed media)
Papers: 0.25 linear ft., 1978–2012
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Smith, Mary Ann
Chicago's 48th Ward Alderman 1989-2011, Human rights advocate
Mundelein College, Class of 1985
Papers: 59.5 linear ft., 1974–2011, additional unprocessed
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Smith, Frances [1957- ]
Student photography and film
Mundelein College, Class of 1979
Papers: 148 GB
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Stewart, Elizabeth-Anne
Author, Life coach, Spiritual director, English Professor
Papers: 2 linear ft.
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Stewart, Ellen [1869-1958]
Graduate of St. Luke's Hospital School of Nursing in Chicago, Hospital superintendent, Held positions with U.S. Army and Red Cross
Papers: 2.75 linear ft.
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Stone, Michelle [1951- ]
Artist, Artemisia Gallery member
Papers: 0.5 linear ft., 1979–2011
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Stonum, Anna [1958–1999]
Disability rights activist, Writer, Artist, Co-founder of the Chicago Chapter of Americans Disabled for Attendant Program Today (ADAPT)
Papers: 0.5 linear ft., 1958–1999
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Sullivan, Catherine (Kay) Heerey [1917-2006]
Mundelein College, Class of 1938
Papers: 0.5 linear ft., 1955–1998
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Taddeo, Angelina (Angie) [1928-2022]
Educator, Homemaker, Music
Mundelein College, Class of 1950
Papers: 1 linear ft., 1946-1951, additional unprocessed
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Taft, Katherine DeLage [1917-2011]
Chemist, Educator
Mundelein College, Class of 1938
Papers: 4 linear ft., 1923–2009
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Taylor, Patricia
Older Women's League, Aging issues, North Shore Senior Center
Papers: 17 linear ft., 1975-2012
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Thornton, Margaret, BVM [1910-1989]
Educator, Latin American/Catholic Church history (Brazil), Mundelein College faculty, Sisters of Charity of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Papers: 0.5 linear ft., 1905–1933
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Tobin, Mary
Artist, Artemisia Gallery member
Papers: 0.25 linear ft., 1998–2006
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Tuite, Marjorie, O.P. [1917-1988]
Feminist and social justice activist, Director of Ecumenical Action for Church Women United, Founder of Women's Coalition to Stop Intervention in Central America, Dominican Sisters of St. Mary of the Springs
Papers: 15.25 linear ft., 1922–1988
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Van Cleve, Barbara [1935- ]
Photographer, Mundelein College faculty
Papers: 0.25 linear ft.
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Van Hyning, Lyrl Clark [1881-1982]
Co-founder of We, the Mothers, Mobilize for America, Inc. and creator of the newsletter, Women's Voice
Papers: 10 linear ft., 1880–2009, additional unprocessed
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Volini, Marion Jean Kennedy [1934-2018]
Chicago's 48th Ward Alderman, President of Edgewater Community Council
Mundelein College, Class of 1956
Papers: 23.5 linear ft., 1962–1993
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Warren, Maureen
Artist, Artemisia Gallery member
Papers: 0.15 linear ft., 2001–2010
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Watanuki, Kumiko [1932-2013]
Business Consultant, Scholar
Mundelein College Alumna
Papers: 0.5 linear ft., 1990–2005, additional unprocessed
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West, Mollie Lieber [1916-2015]
Labor activist
Mundelein College, Class of 1978
Papers: 24 linear ft., 1976–1998, additional unprocessed
Wood, Corinne [1954-2021]
Illinois Lieutenant Governor, Loyola University Chicago School of Law alumna
Papers: 67 linear ft.
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Zagano, Phyllis [1947- ]
Theologian, Professor, Scholarship in women's ministry in the Catholic Church
Papers: 24.5 linear ft., 1958–2011, additional unprocessed
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Zallman, Toby
Artist, Artemisia Gallery member
Papers: 0.15 linear ft., 1984–2010
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Zears, Edith McCroskey [1890-1993]
Speaker's Institute participant, 1930s
Papers: 0.5 linear ft., 1934–1941
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Organization Records

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8th Day Center for Social Justice [1975- ]
Catholic faith-based NGO for social change
Records: 23.5 linear ft., 1968–2011, additional unprocessed
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Bookwomen of McHenry County
Women's reading group in McHenry County, IL
Records: 0.25 linear ft., 1989–2012
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Celtic Women International-Chicago
Chicago branch of nonprofit for women in the Celtic diaspora
Records: 5 linear ft., 1988-2022
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Chicago Catholic Women [1973-2000]
Catholic women's rights advocacy group
Records: 27 linear ft., 1973–2008, additional unprocessed
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Chicago Woman's Club [1876-1998]
Progressive reform organization
Records: 9 linear ft., 1877–1998
Chicago Women-Church [1993- ]
Feminist faith community
Records: 0.5 linear ft., 1993–2003
Chicago Women's Uprising [1981-1985]
Independent group working for revolutionary change with roots in the Feminists Against Militarism Conference
Records: 1 linear ft.
For more information, contact the WLA at wlarchives@luc.edu.
Church Women United Illinois [1912- ]
Ecumenical Christian women's group, state level
Records: 14 linear ft., 1912–2009, additional unprocessed
Church Women United, Elgin Chapter
Ecumenical Christian women's group, chapter level
Records: 5.5 linear ft., 1941-2013
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Church Women United, Elmhurst, Villa Park, and Lombard Chapter [1940- ]
Ecumenical Christian women's group, chapter level
Records: 2.5 linear ft., 1940–2009
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Church Women United, Harrisburg
Ecumenical Christian women's group, chapter level
Records: 1 linear ft.
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Church Women United, Naperville Chapter [1963-2011]
Ecumenical Christian women's group, chapter level
Records: 7.75 linear ft., 1963–2011
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Church Women United, Peoria Chapter [1943- ]
Ecumenical Christian women's group, chapter level
Records: 1.5 linear ft,, 1943–2006
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Church Women United, Rockford Chapter [1921-2012]
Ecumenical Christian women's group, chapter level
Records: 2 linear ft., 1946–2012
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Church Women United, Wilmette Chapter [1946-2007]
Ecumenical Christian women's Group, chapter level
Records: 10 linear ft., 1946–2007
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A College of Their Own (Documentary)
Film (1998) based on the Mundelein College affiliation to Loyola (1991)
Records: 8.25 linear ft., 1986–1998
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Deborah's Place [1984- ]
Shelter and advocacy group for homeless women in Chicago
Records: 44.5 linear ft., 1983–2004, additional unprocessed
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Dorothy Stang High School [2005-2019]
Bilingual high school that served Latinx adults in Chicago, co-founded by Renny Golden
Records: ~3 linear ft., 2007-2018
For more information, contact the WLA at wlarchives@luc.edu.
Eleanor Foundation
Boardinghouses for young working women in Chicago
Records: ~60 linear ft., ~1894-2001
Feminist Forum [1995- ]
Student feminist organization at Loyola University Chicago
Records: 0.5 linear ft., 1995–2002, additional unprocessed
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FutureChurch
Catholic Church reform organization, Ohio based
Records: 25 linear ft., 1991–2011, additional unprocessed
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Gannon Center for Women and Leadership [1991- ]
Women and leadership center at Loyola University Chicago honoring Ann Ida Gannon, BVM
Records: 31 linear ft., 1971-2007, additional unprocessed
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Gannon Scholars Leadership Program [1984- ]
Leadership scholarship organization at Loyola University Chicago
Records: 5.75 linear ft., 1982–2008
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Girls Rock! Chicago [2006- ]
Youth music education organization in Chicago
Records: 2.75 linear ft., 2006-2019
Hispanic Institute [est. 1976]
Mundelein College Program
Records: 5 linear ft., 1974–2003, additional unprocessed
Finding Aid
History of Women Religious: News
Materials related to the HWR conference and newsletter
Records: 0.25 linear ft., 1988–2005
Finding Aid
Homemakers' Equal Rights Association (HERA) [1971-1987]
Homemakers' and Equal Rights Amendment advocacy group
Records: 2.75 linear ft., 1971–1987, additional unprocessed
Immaculata High School [1921-1981]
Northeast all-girls Catholic High School
Records: 11 linear ft., 1921–2000
These records are no longer located at the WLA.
Moved to:
Mount Carmel Archives, BVM Center
Dubuque, Iowa
563-588-2351
Jennifer Head, Archivist
archives@bvmcong.org
IMPACT Chicago [1987- ]
Nonprofit that teaches self-defense to women, girls, and ​people with disabilities with a mission to end violence and build a non-violent world
Records: 3.5 linear ft., 1988-2012
Preliminary Finding Aid
Institute for Communal Contemplation and Dialogue (ICCD) [2002- ]
Organization that supports people of faith in addressing issues of church and society through a process of contemplation and dialogue. Nancy Sylvester, IHM, Executive Director
Records: 11.5 linear ft., 2000-2018
Finding Aid
Kappa Gamma Pi [1926- ]
National Catholic college graduate honor society originally for women.
Records: 40 linear ft., 1929-2019
Legion of Young Polish Women [1939- ]
A Chicago-based non-profit organization focusing on supporting charitable, scientific, educational, and literary causes as well as promoting Polish heritage and culture
Records: 56 linear ft., 1939–2014, additional unprocessed
‌See Also: Legion of Young Polish Women Digital Exhibit (Polish and English versions)
Limina [1985-2004?]
Nonprofit organization that examines and celebrates themes from women’s life experiences
Records: 11 linear ft., 1983-2004
For more information, contact the WLA at wlarchives@luc.edu.
Lost Coin Women's Fund [1992- ]
Charitable organization, Massachusetts Women-Church
Records: 0.25 linear ft., 1992–2011
Finding Aid
Mary's Pence [1987- ]
Catholic women's organization that collects and distributes funds for the self-empowerment of women
Records: 5.5 linear ft., 1985-2005, additional unprocessed
Massachusetts Women-Church Convergence [1988- ]
State chapter member of the Women-Church Convergence, a Catholic organization committed to egalitarianism in the church.
Records: 6.5 linear ft., 1987–2008, additional unprocessed
Finding Aid
Mundelein College Paper Records
Paper records related to Mundelein College
Records: 157.6 linear ft., 1900–2016, additional unprocessed
Mundelein College Photograph Collection
Photographs from Mundelein College
Records: 1930-1993, undated
Finding Aid
Mundelein College Audiovisual Collection
Audiovisual materials related to Mundelein College
Records: 22.5 linear ft., 1950–1997
Mundelein College History Project Records
Materials that comprised the research for the Mundelein Voices monograph
Records: 0.25 linear ft., 1997–2002
Finding Aid
Mundelein College Laboratory Materials
Psychology Department
Records: 2.5 linear ft., 1942–1972
Finding Aid
Mundelein College Oral Histories Records
Records: 2 linear ft., 1993–2003
Finding Aid
National Women's Martial Arts Federation (NWMAF) [1979- ]
International association for practitioners of martial arts focused on self-defense and empowerment
Records: 14 linear ft., ~1982-2010
Preliminary Finding Aid
Nuevo Mundo [1979- ]
Experimental school in Guayaquil, Ecuador
Records: 2.5 linear ft., 1957–2004
Finding Aid
Organization for the Study of Communication, Language and Gender (OSCLG)
Forum for Interdisciplinary, professional discussion, presentation, and promotion of research in the areas of communication, language, and gender
Records: 14 linear ft., 1943–2009, additional unprocessed
Finding Aid
Peace Ribbons Collection [circa 1985]
Peace ribbons created in Illinois that were part of August 4, 1985, event in Washington, DC promoting nuclear disarmament  
Collection: 12 linear ft., 1985-1986
For more information, contact the WLA at wlarchives@luc.edu.
Peace Studies
Academic program established at Mundelein College, evolved into minor degree at Loyola University Chicago
Records: 4 linear ft., 1939–2001
Polish Women's Alliance of America (PWA) [1898- ]
Originally a fraternal society that focused on the needs of women & their families.
Records: 8.5 linear ft., plus bound copies of Głos Polek (Polish Women's Voice), 1898–2006, additional unprocessed
Project I.R.E.N.E. (Illinois Religious Engaging in Nonviolent Endeavors)
Social justice organization promoting the well-being of women and children initiated by the Leadership Conference of Women Religious (LCWR), Region 8
Records: 18 linear ft., 1990–2012, additional unprocessed
Finding Aid
Sisters Against Sexism [1979- ]
Women-Church Convergence feminist-based community located in the Greater Washington, DC area Records: ~0.5 linear ft.
For more information, contact the WLA at wlarchives@luc.edu.
SisterSerpents
Radical feminist art collective, Chicago
Records: 3 linear ft., 1989–2001, additional unprocessed
Sisters of Charity of the Blessed Virgin Mary (BVM) Reference Collection
Congregation of Women Religious based in Dubuque, Iowa
Collection: 8 linear ft., 1889-2020
Preliminary Finding Aid
Taproots [1978–]
Teen-Age Parents Realizing Ongoing Orientation Toward Success, Organization serving teenage mothers
Records: 1.25 linear ft., 1978–2000
Finding Aid
Theresians International [1961- ]
Catholic organization open to all women of faith especially in search of religious vocation.
Records: 57 linear ft., 1925–2008, additional unprocessed
Finding Aid
UNIFEM Chicago [1989-2001]
United Nations Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM) Greater Chicago Chapter
Women's rights advocacy group
Records: 5 linear ft., 1990–2001
Finding Aid
Ursuline Education Network (UEN)
Organization fosters collaboration among educational institutions sponsored by or affiliated with Ursuline congregations in the U.S. and Canada
Records: 6.5 linear ft.
For more information, contact the WLA at wlarchives@luc.edu.
Visiting Nurse Association North [1897- ]
Organization that provided nursing care in the Evanston, IL
Records: 4.75 linear ft., 1898–1997
Finding Aid
Women Alive! Exhibition Records [2003]
"A Legacy of Social Justice" Chicago Installation
Records: 3.5 linear ft., 1980–2003
Finding Aid
Women & Children First Records, [1978- ]
A Chicago institution and local business; Woman and child centered bookstore
Records: 2.5 linear ft., 1978–2009, additional unprocessed
Finding Aid
Women-Church Convergence [1982- ]
Coalition of autonomous Catholic organizations committed to egalitarian and self-governing participation of women in the Church
Records: 25.25 linear ft., 1979–2008, additional unprocessed
Finding Aid
Women in the Director's Chair [1980-2005]
Nonprofit media-arts organization based in Chicago that supported women filmmakers and hosted an annual festival of international women film and video makers
Records: 0.5 linear ft.
For more information, contact the WLA at wlarchives@luc.edu.
Women, Ministry, and the City [1982- ]
Program to provide women seminarians with the opportunity to work with women already ministering in parishes and congregations
Records: 7 linear ft., 1982–2002
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Women's Center [1989-?]
Loyola University Chicago student group focused on women’s rights and women’s health
Records: 0.5 linear ft.
For more information, contact the WLA at wlarchives@luc.edu.
Women's International League for Peace and Freedom
A women's group dedicated to ending war and an ensuing peace
Records: 0.5 linear ft., 1968–1994
Finding Aid
Women's Ordination Conference [1975- ]
Feminist voice for women’s ordination and gender equity in the Roman Catholic Church
Records: 0.5 linear ft.
For more information, contact the WLA at wlarchives@luc.edu.
Women's Studies Program [1977- ]
Oldest women's studies program at a Jesuit University or College, Academic program at Loyola University Chicago
Records: 10.75 linear ft., 1977–2009, additional unprocessed
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Women’s World Center  
Originally, Women's Committee for the 1992 Chicago World's Fair
Records: 0.5 linear ft.
For more information, contact the WLA at wlarchives@luc.edu.
WorldWIDE Network [1990– ]
International Environmental Consortium for & by women
Records: 1 linear ft., 1990–1995
Finding Aid
Zonta International Oak Park Chapter
Women's advancement organization
Records: 17 linear ft., 1934–2012, additional unprocessed
Finding Aid
 

Collections by Subject

Collections by Profession or Subject
Activism
8th Day Center for Justice
Brown, Helen Sauer
Chicago Catholic Women
Chicago Woman's Club
Chicago Women-Church
Ciral, Diane
Crowley, Patricia Caron
Crowley, Patricia Ann, OSB
Curran, Mary Agnes, OSF
Feminist Forum
FutureChurch
Goldboss, Ruth Weisman
Golden, Renny
Griffin, Mary, PhD
Halperin, Grace Eldridge
Haney, Mary P.
Homemakers Equal Rights Association
Jegen, Carol Frances, BVM, PhD
Kochanski, Pauline
Kiosse, Connie
Leppke, Gretchen
Lulkin, Sheli
McHugh, Catherine, BVM
Moylan, Prudence Ann, PhD
Muschal-Reinhardt, Rosalie
Polos, Patricia F.
Quinn, Donna, O.P.
Roach, Margaret (Peggy)
Roberts, Bari-Ellen
Stonum, Anna
Tuite, Marjorie, O.P., PhD
Van Hyning, Lryl
West, Mollie Leiber
Women Alive! Exhibition
Women Church-Convergence
Women Church-Convergence, Massachusetts Chapter
Women's International League for Peace and Freedom
Zonta International Oak Park
Art, Literature, Theater & Performance
Blades, Barbara
Broderick, Virginia
Chicago Woman's Club
Ciurej, Barbara and Lindsay Lochman
Cooper, Barbara
Croteau, Mary Ellen
Dennehey, Pat
Ferentz, Nicole
Fortner, Joan Heath
Gallagher, Blanche Marie, BVM
Gordon, Eleanor Risteen
Hanmer, Karen
Harley, Frances Mikkelson
Harmel, Carole
Kiosse, Connie
Lanterman, Margaret
Lewis Kramer, Linda
Malagrino, Silvia
McCambridge, Mercedes
McMahon, Margot
Moses, Jacqueline
Obermeyer, Lindsay
Patricca, Nicholas
Petrides, Olivia
Plotkin, Nancy
Poe, Joy
Ryan, Eileen
Ryan, Orlette
Sensemann, Susan
Schechter, Ruth Lisa
Shaffer, Fern
Simpson, Diane
Stone, Michelle
Stonum, Anna
Tobin, Mary
Warren, Maureen
Women Alive! Exhibition
Women & Children First Bookstore
Zallman, Toby
Business
Polish Women’s Alliance of America
Women & Children First Bookstore
Zonta International Oak Park
Ecumenical Organizations
Church Women United, National
Church Women United, Illinois State Chapter
Church Women United, Elmhurst, Villa Park, Lombard Chapter
Church Women United, Peoria Chapter
Church Women United, Wilmette Chapter
Theresians of the United States of America
Education
Beane, Marjorie L., PhD
Boylan, Anne, PhD
Burger, Mary Louise Hirsh
Carr, Anne, BVM, PhD
Clay Karen-Elise
Cooney, Miriam P., CSC
Corcoran, Irma, BVM
DeCock, Mary, BVM
Dolan, Eleanor F., PhD
Ferenz, Nicole
Gallagher, Blanche Marie, BVM
Golden, Renny
Gordon, Eleanor Risteen, PhD
Griffin, Mary, PhD
Hayes, Alice Bourke, PhD
Hofferlder, Margaret, SSJ
Hoy, Suellen, PhD
Isasi-Diaz, Ada Maria, PhD
Jegen, Carol Frances, BVM, PhD
Kolbenschlag, Madonna, H.M., PhD
Lopata, Helena Znaniecka, PhD
Moylan, Prudence Ann, PhD
Muschal Reinhart, Rosalie
Nuevo Mundo
Patricca, Nicholas, PhD
Ross, Susan, PhD
Ryan, Orletta
Sensemann, Susan
Taft, Katherine DeLage
Women’s Studies Program of Loyola University Chicago
Zagano, Phyllis, PhD
Health
Chicago Woman's Club
Gorman, Geraldine
Halperin, Grace Eldridge
Visiting Nurse Association North
Homemaking
Hessley, Agatha Rossetti
Homemakers Equal Rights Association
International
Golden, Renny
Haney, Mary
Hispanic Institute
Legion of Young Polish Women
Nuevo Mundo
Polish Women's Alliance of America
Tuite, Marjorie, O.P. PhD
United Nations Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM), Greater Chicago Chapter
Women's International League for Peace and Freedom
WorldWIDE Network
Zonta International Oak Park
Mundelein College
Hispanic Institute
Mundelein College Paper Records
Mundelein College AV Collection
Mundelein College History Project
Mundelein College Laboratory Materials
Mundelein College Oral Histories
Peace Studies
Mundelein College Alumnae
Boylan, Anne, PhD
Broderick, Virginia
Brown, Helen Sauer
Burger, Mary Louise Hirsh
Carr, Anne, BVM, PhD
Chaplik Dorothy
Clay Karen-Elise
Eldred, Marilou
Fortner, Joan Heath
Frisbie, Margery
Gallagher, Blanche Marie, BVM
Goldboss, Ruth Weisman
Griffin, Mary, PhD
Harley, Frances Mikkelson
Hayes, Alice Bourke, PhD
Langdon, Mary Margaret Mitchell (Megs)
McCambridge, Mercedes
Polos, Patricia F.
Roach, Margaret (Peggy)
Roberts, Bari-Ellen
Ryan, Orletta
Smith, Mary Ann
Sullivan, Catherine
Taft, Katherine DeLage
Volini, Marion Kennedy
Watanuki, Kumiko
Mundelein College Faculty & Administrators
Baron, Enid
Brown, Helen Sauer
Carr, Anne, BVM, PhD
Corcoran, Irma, BVM
Crowley, Joan Frances, BVM
DeCock, Mary, BVM
Eldred, Marilou
Farrell, Carolyn, BVM
Gallagher, Blanche Marie, BVM
Griffin, Mary, PhD
Haley, Mary Patricia (Pat), BVM
Harrington, Ann, BVM
Jegen, Carol Frances, BVM, PhD
Moylan, Prudence Ann, PhD
Patricca, Nicholas, PhD
Schmidt, Jean Dolores, BVM
Thornton, Margaret, BVM, PhD
Van Cleve, Barbara
Politics
Braun, Carol Moseley
Farrell, Carolyn, BVM
Lulkin, Sheli
Pappas, Maria
Ronen, Carol
Smith, Mary Ann
Van Hyning, Lryl
Volini, Marion Kennedy
Wood, Corinne
Science
Cooney, Miriam P., CSC
Hayes, Alice Bourke
Taft, Katherine DeLage
Shelters & Direct Advocacy
Crowley, Patricia Caron
Crowley, Patricia Ann, OSB
Deborah’s Place
Mary’s Pence
McHugh, Catherine, BVM
Project I.R.E.N.E
Taproots
Sisters of Charity of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Athans, Christine, BVMCarr, Anne, BVM, PhD
Carr, Anne E., BVM
Corcoran, Irma, BVM
Credidio, Ann, BVM
Crowley, Joan Frances, BVM
DeCock, Mary, BVM
Farrell, Carolyn, BVM
Gallagher, Blanche Marie, BVM
Haley, Mary Patricia (Pat), BVM
Harrington, Ann, BVM
Hoope, Mary Anne, BVM
Jegen, Carol Frances, BVM, PhD
Kutchera, Barbara, BVM
McHugh, Catherine (Katie), BVM
Schmidt, Jean Dolores, BVM
Thornton, Margaret, BVM, PhD
Theology
Carr, Anne, BVM, PhD
DeCock, Mary, BVM
Isasi-Diaz, Ada Maria, PhD
Jegen, Carol Frances, BVM, PhD
Kolbenschlag, Madonna, H.M., PhD
Patrick, Anne E., SNJM, PhD
Ross, Susan, PhD
Tuite, Marjorie, O.P., PhD
Ross, Susan, PhD
Zagano, Phyllis, PhD
Women Religious
Beane, Marjorie L., PhD
Carr, Anne, BVM, PhD
Cooney, Miriam P., CSC
Corcoran, Irma, BVM
Credidio, Ann, BVM
Crowley, Joan Frances, BVM
Crowley, Patricia Ann, OSB
Curran, Mary Agnes, OSF
DeCock, Mary, BVM
Farrell, Carolyn, BVM
Gallagher, Blanche Marie, BVM
Haley, Mary Pat, BVM
History of Women Religious: News
Hoffelder, Margaret, SSJ
Hoope, Mary Anne, BVM
Isasi-Diaz, Ada Maria, SU, PhD
Jegen, Carol Frances, BVM, PhD
Kolbenschlag, Madonna, H.M., PhD
Kutchera, Barbara, BVM
McHugh, Catherine (Katie), BVM
Patrick, Anne E., SNJM, PhD
Quinn, Donna, O.P.
Schmidt, Jean Dolores, BVM
Thornton, Margaret, BVM, PhD
Tuite, Marjorie, O.P., PhD

Personal Papers

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Adorjan, Carol
Author
Papers: 8 linear ft.
For more information, contact the WLA at wlarchives@luc.edu.
Athans, Christine, BVM [1932-2019]
Adjunct Professor, Loyola University Chicago
Papers: 1 linear ft.
For more information, contact the WLA at wlarchives@luc.edu.
Baron, Enid [1936-2022]
Counselor, Poet, Mundelein College Director of Counseling and Home Economics instructor
Papers: 1.5 linear ft.
Finding Aid
Beane, Marjorie L. [1946- ]
Educator, Former woman religious, Mallinckrodt College President, Loyola University Chicago administrator
Papers: 1 linear ft., 1954-1993
Belmonte, Frances (Fran)
Loyola University Chicago faculty, Feminist theologian
Papers: 1 linear ft.
For more information, contact the WLA at wlarchives@luc.edu.
Blades, Barbara [1938- ]
Artist, Artemisia Gallery member
Papers: 0.25 linear ft., 1976–2004
Finding Aid
Boylan, Anne [1947- ]
Historian, Women's history
Mundelein College, Class of 1968; Immaculata High School, 1964
Papers: 2 linear ft., 1962–1969, additional unprocessed
Finding Aid
Braun, Carol Moseley [1947- ]
First African-American woman U.S. Senator; First woman U.S. Senator from Illinois; U.S. Ambassador
Papers: ~100 linear ft.
Broderick, Virginia [1917–2004]
Artist specializing in religious subjects
Mundelein College, Class of 1939
Papers: 18 linear ft., 1901–2004
Brown, Helen Sauer [1923–2016]
Peace and feminist activist, Educator, Pastoral minister, Entrepreneur
Mundelein College, Class of 1944, MA 1970
Papers: 0.5 linear ft., 1944–1998
Burger, Mary Louise Hirsh [1932–2018]
Early-childhood education expert, Professor
Mundelein College, Class of 1954
Papers: 9 linear ft., 1958–1999
Carr, Anne E., BVM [1934–2008]
Theologian, Professor, Mundelein College faculty, Sisters of Charity of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Mundelein College, Class of 1956,
Papers: 3.25 linear ft., 1964–2007
Chaplik, Dorothy [1922- ]
Art historian, Writer (Topic: Jesse Jackson)
Mundelein College, Class of 1973
Papers: 0.25 linear ft., 1984-2005
Cianci, Beth Brinkman [1954- ]
HERA member, Women's rights advocate
Papers: 0.125 linear ft., 1980-1983
Ciral, Diane [1934- ]
Activist, Friends of the Parks, Sister Cities International
Papers: 4 linear ft., 1898, 1967–2012, additional unprocessed
Ciurej, Barbara [1956- ] and Lindsay Lochman [1952- ]
Artists, Photography, Artemisia Gallery members (Ciurej former President)
Papers: 1.75 linear ft., 1980–2010, additional unprocessed
Finding Aid
Cooney, Miriam P., CSC [1925-2020]
Math professor, Researcher (Topic: Women religious in mathematics), Sisters of the Holy Cross
Papers: 0.5 linear ft., 1955–2011
Finding Aid
Cooper, Barbara [1949- ]
Artist, Artemisia Gallery member
Papers: 3.5 linear ft., 1967–2012, additional unprocessed
Finding Aid
Corcoran, Irma, BVM [1905–2000]
Professor, Writer, Mundelein College faculty, Sisters of Charity of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Papers: 6 linear ft., 1876–2001
Finding Aid
Credidio, Ann, BVM
Founder of Damien House, Sisters of Charity of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Papers: 0.25 linear ft., 1989–2005
Finding Aid
Croteau, Mary Ellen [1950-2019]
Artist, Art on Armitage director, Artemisia Gallery member, SisterSerpents member
Papers: 1.75 linear ft., 1963–2011
Finding Aid
Crowley, Joan Frances, BVM [1919–2009]
History professor, Mundelein College faculty, Sisters of Charity of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Papers: 0.25 linear ft., 1967–1996
Finding Aid
Crowley, Patricia Ann, OSB [1939–2023]
Human rights activist, Howard Area Community Center, Chicago Continuum of Care, Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
Papers: 14.5 linear ft., 1937–2007, additional unprocessed
Finding Aid
Crowley, Patricia (Patty) Caron [1913–2005]
Human rights activist, Co-founder of the Christian Family Movement and Deborah's Place
Papers: 40 linear ft., 1911–2006, additional unprocessed
Finding Aid
Curran, Mary Agnes, OSF [1931–2002]
Social justice activist, South American missionary, Bernardine Franciscan Sisters
Papers: 1 linear ft., 1966–2002
Finding Aid
David, Anita [1946- ]
Artist, Artemisia Gallery member
Papers: 3 linear ft., 1977-1989, 2002
For more information, contact the WLA at wlarchives@luc.edu.
DeCock, Mary, BVM [1923–2010]
Religious Studies, Professor, Administrator, Mundelein College faculty; Loyola University Chicago faculty, Sisters of Charity of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Papers: 2.5 linear ft., 1932–2005
Dear, Ruth [1914-2017]
Writer, Peace activist, Gray Panther
Papers: 9.3 linear ft.
Preliminary Finding Aid
Dolan, Eleanor Frances [1907–1987]
AAUW and federal government specialist on higher education for women
Papers: 36 linear ft., 1912–1993
Finding Aid
Eldred, Marilou Denbo [1940– ]
College president and administrator, Catholic Community Foundation President, former woman religious
Mundelein College, Class of 1963
Papers: 1.5 linear ft., 1997-2004
Finding Aid
Farrell, Carolyn, BVM [1934–2020]
Gannon Center for Women and Leadership Director, Mundelein College President, Politician, Sisters of Charity of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Papers: 13 linear ft., 1942–2006, additional unprocessed
Finding Aid
Ferentz, Nicole
Artist, Loyola University Chicago faculty
Papers: 1 linear ft., 2003
For more information, contact the WLA at wlarchives@luc.edu.
Feuer, Michelle (Fire) [1951- ]
Artist, Business owner, LGBTQ activist
Papers: 0.5 linear ft., 1973-2016
Finding Aid
Flanagan, Joan
Author, Activist, Grassroots fundraising, The Dinner Party Project
Papers: 3.5 linear ft.
For more information, contact the WLA at wlarchives@luc.edu.
Fortner, Joan Heath [1932– ]
Artist, Fashion designer
Mundelein College, Class of 1954
Papers: 1.5 linear ft., 1948–1981
Finding Aid
Frisbie, Margery Rowbottom [1923-2021]
Writer, Mundelein College Public Relations Director
Mundelein College, Class of 1944
Papers: 1.25 linear ft., 1945–1997, additional unprocessed
Finding Aid
Fritz, Jean [1918-2018]
Juror on Chicago 7 Trial, Homemaker
Papers: 5 linear ft.
Preliminary Finding Aid
Gallagher, Blanche Marie, BVM [1922–2010]
Artist, Professor, Mundelein College faculty, Sisters of Charity of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Mundelein College, Class of 1944
Papers: 1.5 linear ft., 1958-2009, additional unprocessed
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Gannon, Ann Ida, BVM [1915-2018]
Mundelein College President 1957-1975, Professor, Sisters of Charity of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Papers: ~16.5 linear ft, ~1928-2014
Goldboss, Ruth L. Weisman [1923-2015]
Leader in the dialogue between the Catholic and Jewish traditions
Mundelein College, Class of 1944
Papers: 0.25 linear ft, 1961–2004
Finding Aid
Golden, Corinne (Renny) [1937– ]
Poet, Professor, Educator, Social justice activist
Papers: 4.5 linear ft., 1969–2003, additional unprocessed
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Gordon, Eleanor Risteen [1935–1994]
Educator, Academic (English), writer, poet
Papers: 8.5 linear ft., 1924-1996
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Gorman, Geraldine
Nurse, Visiting Nurses Association
Papers: 0.5 linear ft., 1919–2001
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Granacki, Victoria [1947- ]
Writer, Chicago Polish community, historic preservation, The Polish Museum of America, Board of Directors
Mundelein College, Class of 1969
Papers: 1.42 linear ft., 2003-2023
For more information, contact the WLA at wlarchives@luc.edu.
Griffin, Mary [1916–1998]
Writer, Professor, Feminist and Civil Rights activist, Mundelein College faculty
Mundelein College, Class of 1939, MA 1947
Papers: 6.25 linear ft., 1920–1998
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‌Haley, Mary Patricia (Pat), BVM [1933–2015]
Educator, Professor, Dean, Mundelein College faculty, Sisters of Charity of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Papers: 0.5 linear ft., 1973–1994
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Halperin, Grace Eldridge [1914–2001]
Rights activist, Member of OWL, Equity NOW, Writer
Papers: 0.25 linear ft., 1914–2001
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Haney, Mary P. [1926– ]
Consultant on international and domestic women's issues, Writer
Papers: 14.5 linear ft., 1969-2003
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Hanmer, Karen
Artist, Artemisia Gallery member
Papers: 0.25 linear ft., 1997–2010
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Harley, Frances M. Mikkelson [1914–2005]
Composer, Choral director, Co-founder of the TRI-M music Honor Society
Mundelein College, Class of 1936
Papers: 0.5 linear ft., 1931–1996
Finding Aid
Harmel, Carole
Artist, Photographer, Harry S. Truman College faculty, Founding member of Artemisia Gallery
Papers: 0.25 linear ft., 1969–2011
Finding Aid
Harrington, Ann, BVM
Mundelein College faculty, Loyola University Chicago faculty, Asian History
Mundelein College, Class of 1962
Papers: 1.5 linear ft., 1966-2012
Preliminary Finding Aid
Hayes, Alice Bourke [1937–2023]
Botanist, University president and administrator
Mundelein College, Class of 1959
Papers: 10.5 linear ft., 1959–2006, additional unprocessed
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Hessley, Agatha Rossetti [1906–1994]
Homemaker
Papers: 1.5 linear ft., 1970–1993
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Hibbard, Angela, IHM
Woman religious, Immaculate Heart of Mary
Papers: 7 linear ft., 1969-2022
For more information, contact the WLA at wlarchives@luc.edu.
Hoelscher, Joanna [1937-2020]
Citizens for a Better Environment, League of Women Voters, public interest work in Chicago
Papers: 5 linear ft., 1943-2002
For more information, contact the WLA at wlarchives@luc.edu.
Hoffelder, Margaret, SSJ [1931–2010]
Educator (Music and Religion), Former Director of Sophia's Portico, Sisters of St. Joseph
Papers: 0.75 linear ft., 1960–2010
Finding Aid
Hoope, Mary Anne, BVM [1942– ]
Professor, Missionary, Sisters of Charity of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Papers: 1 linear ft., 1959–2011
Finding Aid
Hoy, Suellen [1942–2023]
Historian, Professor, Scholarship (Catholicism, Chicago, and Irish-American History)
Papers: 24 linear ft., 1810–2013, additional unprocessed
Finding Aid
Isasi-Diaz, Ada Maria [1943–2012]
Theologian, Professor, Activist, Scholarship (Feminist Theology), Social Ethics
Papers: 4.25 linear ft., 1974–2005
Finding Aid
Jegen, Carol Frances, BVM [1925–2020]
Professor, Theologian, United Farm Worker's Movement activist, Coordinator of Mundelein College Hispanic Institute, Mundelein College faculty and administrator, Sisters of Charity of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Papers: 10 linear ft.; 1958–2014, additional unprocessed
Finding Aid
Kennedy, Lucy. Photograph Collection
Photographer, Gannon Center for Women and Leadership Event Photographer
Papers: 2.5 linear ft., 1992–2008
Finding Aid
Kiosse, Connie
Feminist Voices newspaper founder, author, educator
Papers: 2 linear ft., 1970–2001
Kochanski, Pauline
Feminist activist, photographer
Papers: 0.5 linear ft., 1963-1990, additional unprocessed
Finding Aid
Kolbenschlag, Madonna, H.M. [1935–2000]
Professor, Author, Clinical Psychologist, Feminist activist, Sisters of the Humility of Mary
Papers: 33.5 linear ft., 1957–1999
Finding Aid
Kollath, Marilyn
Theatre, Chicago Women's Theatre Group
Mundelein College, Class of 1977; Weekend College
Papers: 23.75 linear ft., 1974-1985
Preliminary Finding Aid
Kramer, Linda Lewis [1937- ]
Artist, Artemisia Gallery member
Papers: 0.25 linear ft., 1987–2010
Finding Aid
Krantz, Claire Wolf [1938-2021]
Artist, Critic, Curator
Papers: 2 linear ft.
For more information, contact the WLA at wlarchives@luc.edu.
Kucera, Kathryn [1930– ]
Artist, Artemisia Gallery member
Papers: 1.1 linear ft., 1950–2011, additional unprocessed
Finding Aid
Kulczycki, Regina Bowgierd [1942-2019]
Psychiatrist; Named scholarship, Polish Studies Program, Loyola University Chicago
Papers: 0.5 linear ft.
For more information, contact the WLA at wlarchives@luc.edu.
Kutchera, Barbara, BVM [1935–2003]
Educator, Activist, Sisters of Charity of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Papers: 2 linear ft., 1967–2003
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Langdon, Mary Margaret (Megs) Mitchell [1918–1993]
Community Programs Director, Loyola University Chicago
Mundelein College, Class of 1940
Papers: 3.75 linear ft. 1966–1997
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Lanterman, Margaret
Artist, Artemisia Gallery member
Papers: <0.25 linear ft., 1991–2002
Finding Aid
Lehar, Kathryn [1943- ]
Artist, Sculptor, Artemisia Gallery member
Papers: 0.25 linear ft., 1980-1995
Preliminary Finding Aid
Leppke, Gretchen [1927–2019]
President, Lutheran Women's Caucus; Co-founder, Women of Faith Resource Center; Co-founder, Women, Ministry and the City
Papers: 2.75 linear ft., 1972–2004
Finding Aid
Lopata, Helena Znaniecka [1925–2003]
Sociologist, Professor
Papers: 23 linear ft., 1870–2005
Finding Aid
Lulkin, Sheli A. [1936-2016]
Union activist, Chicago Teacher's Union and the Coalition of Labor Union Women, Feminist activist
Papers: 4 linear ft., 1859, 1972–2008, additional unprocessed
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Malagrino, Silvia
Artist, Documentarian, Artemisia Gallery member
Papers: 0.25 linear ft., 1985–2011
Finding Aid
Martin, Imogene & Ruby  
Cousins who served overseas as nurses in the U.S. Army during WWII
Papers: 2 linear ft.
For more information, contact the WLA at wlarchives@luc.edu.
McCambridge, Mercedes [1916–2004]
Oscar and Golden Globe winning actress and radio performer
Mundelein College, Class of 1937
Papers: 3 linear ft., 1935-2004
McClane, Mattie [1958- ]
Novelist, poet, journalist
Papers: ~3 linear ft.
For more information, contact the WLA at wlarchives@luc.edu.
McDermott, Dana
Loyola University Chicago alumna (Psychology BS '71, MA '75, PhD '77), Certified Family Life Educator, formed the Loyola Student Volunteers (now Voluntary Action Program)
Papers: 3 linear ft.
McDermott, Janet Sass
Women Employed, Labor Movement
Mundelein College, Class of 1969
Papers: 5.5 linear ft., 1968-2020
Preliminary Finding Aid
McHugh, Catherine (Katie), BVM [1925-2014]
Equitable housing advocate, Elder issues advocate, Sisters of Charity of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Papers: 1.5 linear ft., 1974–2009
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McMahon, Margot
Artist (Sculptor)
Papers: 1 linear ft., 1983–2004, additional unprocessed
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Miroglotta, Halle
The Postcard Project, Loyola University Chicago alumna
Papers: 0.1 linear ft.
For more information, contact the WLA at wlarchives@luc.edu.
Moses, Jacqueline
Artist, Artemisia Gallery member
Papers: 0.25 linear ft., 1988–2011
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Moylan, Prudence Ann [1939- ]
Historian, Professor, Feminist and social justice activist, Mundelein College faculty
Mundelein College, Class of 1963
Papers: 11 linear ft., 1958–2016
Finding Aid
Murphy, Bren Ortega [1949-2021]
Educator, Loyola faculty in School of Communications and Womens Studies/Gender Studies
Papers: 7 linear ft.
Preliminary Finding Aid
Muschal-Reinhardt, Rosalie [1933–2013]
Educator, Catholic activist
Papers: 3.25 linear ft., 1949–2006
Finding Aid
Nolan, Janet A. [1946– ]
Historian, Professor, Irish Emigration, Women, Oral History
Papers: 7 linear ft., 1969–2008
Finding Aid
Obermeyer, Lindsay [1966– ]
Artist, Educator, Artemisia Gallery member
Papers: 0.5 linear ft., 1989–2010
Finding Aid
Pappas, Maria [1949- ]
Cook County Treasurer, Doctorate from Loyola University Chicago
Papers: 60 linear ft.
Patricca, Nicholas [1941- ]
Playwright, Theologian, Professor, Mundelein College faculty
Papers: 7 linear ft., 1960–2012, additional unprocessed
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Patrick, Anne E. SNJM [1941-2016]
Feminist Theologian, Carleton College Professor Emeritus, Sisters of the Holy Name of Jesus and Mary
Papers: 2.5 linear ft., 1969–2015, additional unprocessed
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Petrides, Olivia
Artist; former member, Artemisia
Papers: 0.5 linear ft., 1988–2010, additional unprocessed
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Pinney, Melissa Ann [1951- ]
Artist, Artemisia Gallery member
Papers: 1.25 linear ft., 1975-2015
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Plotkin, Nancy [1932–2013]
Artist; former member, Artemisia
Papers: 0.25 linear ft., 1984–2005
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Poe, Joy
Artist, Founder of Artemisia Gallery
Papers: 1 linear ft., 2011, additional unprocessed
Finding Aid
Polos, Patricia F. [1922–2003]
ERA activist, Mental health reform, Senior rights, OWL member
Papers: 0.25 linear ft., 1964–2003
Finding Aid
Quinn, Donna, O.P. [1937-2021]
Co-Founder and Director of Chicago Catholic Women, Co-Founder of Women's Church Convergence, Educator, Feminist activist, Dominicans Order of the Religious
Papers: 12 linear ft., 1975–2009, additional unprocessed
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Ramirez-Odell, Helen [1942-2022]
Labor leader, Chicago Public School nurse, Activist, Loyola alumna (School of Nursing)
Papers: 3 linear ft., 1949-2013
Preliminary Finding Aid
‌Roach, Margaret (Peggy) [1927–2006]
Civil rights and feminist activist, National Catholic Conference for Interracial Justice board member,
Mundelein College, Class of 1949
Papers: 42 linear ft., 1927–2006
Roberts, Bari-Ellen [1952- ]
Roberts vs. Texaco initiator and lead plaintiff, Writer, Businesswoman
Mundelein College, Class of 1978
Papers: 10 linear ft., 1975–2002
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Ronen, Carol [1945- ]
Former Illinois State Senator and Illinois State Legislator, 48th Ward Democratic Party Committeewoman
Papers: 2 linear ft., 1952–2009, additional unprocessed
Finding Aid
Ross, Susan
Theologian, Professor, Specialist in Systemic, Feminist, Sacramental Theology
Papers: 0.5 linear ft. and 8 linear ft of additional unprocessed, 1972–2019
Finding Aid
Roth, Judith [1935-2019]
Artist, Founder of Ravenswood Artwalk
Papers: 22 linear ft., 1945-2018
Preliminary Finding Aid
Ryan, Eileen [1957- ]
Artist, Artemisia Gallery member
Papers: 0.25 linear ft., 1991–1997
Finding Aid
Ryan, Orletta [d. 2008]
Author on race and education in New York
Mundelein College alumna
Papers: 0.25 linear ft., 1963–1967, 2008
Finding Aid
Schechter, Ruth Lisa [1917-1989]
Poet, Mundelein College Poet-in-Residence, Poetry therapist
Papers: 2 linear ft., 1964–1986
Finding Aid
Schmidt, Jean Dolores, BVM [1919- ]
Educator, Mundelein College faculty and administrator, Loyola University Chicago Men’s Basketball chaplain, “Sister Jean”, Sisters of Charity of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Papers: 0.25 linear ft. 1960–2006, additional unprocessed
Finding Aid
Schultz, Rima Lunin [1943- ]
Author
Papers: 13 linear ft.
For more information, contact the WLA at wlarchives@luc.edu.
Sensemann, Susan [1949- ]
Artist, University of Illinois at Chicago Professor Emerita in the School of Art and Design
Papers: 5.5 linear ft., 1969–2011
Finding Aid
Shaffer, Fern [1944- ]
Artist, Artemisia Gallery member
Papers: 2 linear ft., 1982–2005, additional unprocessed
Finding Aid
Simpson, Diane [1935- ]
Artist (mixed media)
Papers: 0.25 linear ft., 1978–2012
Finding Aid
Smith, Mary Ann
Chicago's 48th Ward Alderman 1989-2011, Human rights advocate
Mundelein College, Class of 1985
Papers: 59.5 linear ft., 1974–2011, additional unprocessed
Finding Aid
Smith, Frances [1957- ]
Student photography and film
Mundelein College, Class of 1979
Papers: 148 GB
For more information, contact the WLA at wlarchives@luc.edu.
Stewart, Elizabeth-Anne
Author, Life coach, Spiritual director, English Professor
Papers: 2 linear ft.
Preliminary Finding Aid
Stewart, Ellen [1869-1958]
Graduate of St. Luke's Hospital School of Nursing in Chicago, Hospital superintendent, Held positions with U.S. Army and Red Cross
Papers: 2.75 linear ft.
For more information, contact the WLA at wlarchives@luc.edu.
Stone, Michelle [1951- ]
Artist, Artemisia Gallery member
Papers: 0.5 linear ft., 1979–2011
Finding Aid
Stonum, Anna [1958–1999]
Disability rights activist, Writer, Artist, Co-founder of the Chicago Chapter of Americans Disabled for Attendant Program Today (ADAPT)
Papers: 0.5 linear ft., 1958–1999
Finding Aid
Sullivan, Catherine (Kay) Heerey [1917-2006]
Mundelein College, Class of 1938
Papers: 0.5 linear ft., 1955–1998
Finding Aid
Taddeo, Angelina (Angie) [1928-2022]
Educator, Homemaker, Music
Mundelein College, Class of 1950
Papers: 1 linear ft., 1946-1951, additional unprocessed
Finding Aid
Taft, Katherine DeLage [1917-2011]
Chemist, Educator
Mundelein College, Class of 1938
Papers: 4 linear ft., 1923–2009
Finding Aid
Taylor, Patricia
Older Women's League, Aging issues, North Shore Senior Center
Papers: 17 linear ft., 1975-2012
Preliminary Finding Aid
Thornton, Margaret, BVM [1910-1989]
Educator, Latin American/Catholic Church history (Brazil), Mundelein College faculty, Sisters of Charity of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Papers: 0.5 linear ft., 1905–1933
Finding Aid
Tobin, Mary
Artist, Artemisia Gallery member
Papers: 0.25 linear ft., 1998–2006
Finding Aid
Tuite, Marjorie, O.P. [1917-1988]
Feminist and social justice activist, Director of Ecumenical Action for Church Women United, Founder of Women's Coalition to Stop Intervention in Central America, Dominican Sisters of St. Mary of the Springs
Papers: 15.25 linear ft., 1922–1988
Finding Aid
Van Cleve, Barbara [1935- ]
Photographer, Mundelein College faculty
Papers: 0.25 linear ft.
For more information, contact the WLA at wlarchives@luc.edu.
Van Hyning, Lyrl Clark [1881-1982]
Co-founder of We, the Mothers, Mobilize for America, Inc. and creator of the newsletter, Women's Voice
Papers: 10 linear ft., 1880–2009, additional unprocessed
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Volini, Marion Jean Kennedy [1934-2018]
Chicago's 48th Ward Alderman, President of Edgewater Community Council
Mundelein College, Class of 1956
Papers: 23.5 linear ft., 1962–1993
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Warren, Maureen
Artist, Artemisia Gallery member
Papers: 0.15 linear ft., 2001–2010
Finding Aid
Watanuki, Kumiko [1932-2013]
Business Consultant, Scholar
Mundelein College Alumna
Papers: 0.5 linear ft., 1990–2005, additional unprocessed
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West, Mollie Lieber [1916-2015]
Labor activist
Mundelein College, Class of 1978
Papers: 24 linear ft., 1976–1998, additional unprocessed
Wood, Corinne [1954-2021]
Illinois Lieutenant Governor, Loyola University Chicago School of Law alumna
Papers: 67 linear ft.
Preliminary Finding Aid
Zagano, Phyllis [1947- ]
Theologian, Professor, Scholarship in women's ministry in the Catholic Church
Papers: 24.5 linear ft., 1958–2011, additional unprocessed
Finding Aid
Zallman, Toby
Artist, Artemisia Gallery member
Papers: 0.15 linear ft., 1984–2010
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Zears, Edith McCroskey [1890-1993]
Speaker's Institute participant, 1930s
Papers: 0.5 linear ft., 1934–1941
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Organization Records

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8th Day Center for Social Justice [1975- ]
Catholic faith-based NGO for social change
Records: 23.5 linear ft., 1968–2011, additional unprocessed
Finding Aid
Bookwomen of McHenry County
Women's reading group in McHenry County, IL
Records: 0.25 linear ft., 1989–2012
Finding Aid
Celtic Women International-Chicago
Chicago branch of nonprofit for women in the Celtic diaspora
Records: 5 linear ft., 1988-2022
Preliminary Finding Aid
Chicago Catholic Women [1973-2000]
Catholic women's rights advocacy group
Records: 27 linear ft., 1973–2008, additional unprocessed
Finding Aid
Chicago Woman's Club [1876-1998]
Progressive reform organization
Records: 9 linear ft., 1877–1998
Chicago Women-Church [1993- ]
Feminist faith community
Records: 0.5 linear ft., 1993–2003
Chicago Women's Uprising [1981-1985]
Independent group working for revolutionary change with roots in the Feminists Against Militarism Conference
Records: 1 linear ft.
For more information, contact the WLA at wlarchives@luc.edu.
Church Women United Illinois [1912- ]
Ecumenical Christian women's group, state level
Records: 14 linear ft., 1912–2009, additional unprocessed
Church Women United, Elgin Chapter
Ecumenical Christian women's group, chapter level
Records: 5.5 linear ft., 1941-2013
Finding Aid
Church Women United, Elmhurst, Villa Park, and Lombard Chapter [1940- ]
Ecumenical Christian women's group, chapter level
Records: 2.5 linear ft., 1940–2009
Finding Aid
Church Women United, Harrisburg
Ecumenical Christian women's group, chapter level
Records: 1 linear ft.
For more information, contact the WLA at wlarchives@luc.edu.
Church Women United, Naperville Chapter [1963-2011]
Ecumenical Christian women's group, chapter level
Records: 7.75 linear ft., 1963–2011
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Church Women United, Peoria Chapter [1943- ]
Ecumenical Christian women's group, chapter level
Records: 1.5 linear ft,, 1943–2006
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Church Women United, Rockford Chapter [1921-2012]
Ecumenical Christian women's group, chapter level
Records: 2 linear ft., 1946–2012
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Church Women United, Wilmette Chapter [1946-2007]
Ecumenical Christian women's Group, chapter level
Records: 10 linear ft., 1946–2007
Finding Aid
A College of Their Own (Documentary)
Film (1998) based on the Mundelein College affiliation to Loyola (1991)
Records: 8.25 linear ft., 1986–1998
Finding Aid
Deborah's Place [1984- ]
Shelter and advocacy group for homeless women in Chicago
Records: 44.5 linear ft., 1983–2004, additional unprocessed
Finding Aid
Dorothy Stang High School [2005-2019]
Bilingual high school that served Latinx adults in Chicago, co-founded by Renny Golden
Records: ~3 linear ft., 2007-2018
For more information, contact the WLA at wlarchives@luc.edu.
Eleanor Foundation
Boardinghouses for young working women in Chicago
Records: ~60 linear ft., ~1894-2001
Feminist Forum [1995- ]
Student feminist organization at Loyola University Chicago
Records: 0.5 linear ft., 1995–2002, additional unprocessed
Finding Aid
FutureChurch
Catholic Church reform organization, Ohio based
Records: 25 linear ft., 1991–2011, additional unprocessed
Finding Aid
Gannon Center for Women and Leadership [1991- ]
Women and leadership center at Loyola University Chicago honoring Ann Ida Gannon, BVM
Records: 31 linear ft., 1971-2007, additional unprocessed
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Gannon Scholars Leadership Program [1984- ]
Leadership scholarship organization at Loyola University Chicago
Records: 5.75 linear ft., 1982–2008
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Girls Rock! Chicago [2006- ]
Youth music education organization in Chicago
Records: 2.75 linear ft., 2006-2019
Hispanic Institute [est. 1976]
Mundelein College Program
Records: 5 linear ft., 1974–2003, additional unprocessed
Finding Aid
History of Women Religious: News
Materials related to the HWR conference and newsletter
Records: 0.25 linear ft., 1988–2005
Finding Aid
Homemakers' Equal Rights Association (HERA) [1971-1987]
Homemakers' and Equal Rights Amendment advocacy group
Records: 2.75 linear ft., 1971–1987, additional unprocessed
Immaculata High School [1921-1981]
Northeast all-girls Catholic High School
Records: 11 linear ft., 1921–2000
These records are no longer located at the WLA.
Moved to:
Mount Carmel Archives, BVM Center
Dubuque, Iowa
563-588-2351
Jennifer Head, Archivist
archives@bvmcong.org
IMPACT Chicago [1987- ]
Nonprofit that teaches self-defense to women, girls, and ​people with disabilities with a mission to end violence and build a non-violent world
Records: 3.5 linear ft., 1988-2012
Preliminary Finding Aid
Institute for Communal Contemplation and Dialogue (ICCD) [2002- ]
Organization that supports people of faith in addressing issues of church and society through a process of contemplation and dialogue. Nancy Sylvester, IHM, Executive Director
Records: 11.5 linear ft., 2000-2018
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Kappa Gamma Pi [1926- ]
National Catholic college graduate honor society originally for women.
Records: 40 linear ft., 1929-2019
Legion of Young Polish Women [1939- ]
A Chicago-based non-profit organization focusing on supporting charitable, scientific, educational, and literary causes as well as promoting Polish heritage and culture
Records: 56 linear ft., 1939–2014, additional unprocessed
‌See Also: Legion of Young Polish Women Digital Exhibit (Polish and English versions)
Limina [1985-2004?]
Nonprofit organization that examines and celebrates themes from women’s life experiences
Records: 11 linear ft., 1983-2004
For more information, contact the WLA at wlarchives@luc.edu.
Lost Coin Women's Fund [1992- ]
Charitable organization, Massachusetts Women-Church
Records: 0.25 linear ft., 1992–2011
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Mary's Pence [1987- ]
Catholic women's organization that collects and distributes funds for the self-empowerment of women
Records: 5.5 linear ft., 1985-2005, additional unprocessed
Massachusetts Women-Church Convergence [1988- ]
State chapter member of the Women-Church Convergence, a Catholic organization committed to egalitarianism in the church.
Records: 6.5 linear ft., 1987–2008, additional unprocessed
Finding Aid
Mundelein College Paper Records
Paper records related to Mundelein College
Records: 157.6 linear ft., 1900–2016, additional unprocessed
Mundelein College Photograph Collection
Photographs from Mundelein College
Records: 1930-1993, undated
Finding Aid
Mundelein College Audiovisual Collection
Audiovisual materials related to Mundelein College
Records: 22.5 linear ft., 1950–1997
Mundelein College History Project Records
Materials that comprised the research for the Mundelein Voices monograph
Records: 0.25 linear ft., 1997–2002
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Mundelein College Laboratory Materials
Psychology Department
Records: 2.5 linear ft., 1942–1972
Finding Aid
Mundelein College Oral Histories Records
Records: 2 linear ft., 1993–2003
Finding Aid
National Women's Martial Arts Federation (NWMAF) [1979- ]
International association for practitioners of martial arts focused on self-defense and empowerment
Records: 14 linear ft., ~1982-2010
Preliminary Finding Aid
Nuevo Mundo [1979- ]
Experimental school in Guayaquil, Ecuador
Records: 2.5 linear ft., 1957–2004
Finding Aid
Organization for the Study of Communication, Language and Gender (OSCLG)
Forum for Interdisciplinary, professional discussion, presentation, and promotion of research in the areas of communication, language, and gender
Records: 14 linear ft., 1943–2009, additional unprocessed
Finding Aid
Peace Ribbons Collection [circa 1985]
Peace ribbons created in Illinois that were part of August 4, 1985, event in Washington, DC promoting nuclear disarmament  
Collection: 12 linear ft., 1985-1986
For more information, contact the WLA at wlarchives@luc.edu.
Peace Studies
Academic program established at Mundelein College, evolved into minor degree at Loyola University Chicago
Records: 4 linear ft., 1939–2001
Polish Women's Alliance of America (PWA) [1898- ]
Originally a fraternal society that focused on the needs of women & their families.
Records: 8.5 linear ft., plus bound copies of Głos Polek (Polish Women's Voice), 1898–2006, additional unprocessed
Project I.R.E.N.E. (Illinois Religious Engaging in Nonviolent Endeavors)
Social justice organization promoting the well-being of women and children initiated by the Leadership Conference of Women Religious (LCWR), Region 8
Records: 18 linear ft., 1990–2012, additional unprocessed
Finding Aid
Sisters Against Sexism [1979- ]
Women-Church Convergence feminist-based community located in the Greater Washington, DC area Records: ~0.5 linear ft.
For more information, contact the WLA at wlarchives@luc.edu.
SisterSerpents
Radical feminist art collective, Chicago
Records: 3 linear ft., 1989–2001, additional unprocessed
Sisters of Charity of the Blessed Virgin Mary (BVM) Reference Collection
Congregation of Women Religious based in Dubuque, Iowa
Collection: 8 linear ft., 1889-2020
Preliminary Finding Aid
Taproots [1978–]
Teen-Age Parents Realizing Ongoing Orientation Toward Success, Organization serving teenage mothers
Records: 1.25 linear ft., 1978–2000
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Theresians International [1961- ]
Catholic organization open to all women of faith especially in search of religious vocation.
Records: 57 linear ft., 1925–2008, additional unprocessed
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UNIFEM Chicago [1989-2001]
United Nations Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM) Greater Chicago Chapter
Women's rights advocacy group
Records: 5 linear ft., 1990–2001
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Ursuline Education Network (UEN)
Organization fosters collaboration among educational institutions sponsored by or affiliated with Ursuline congregations in the U.S. and Canada
Records: 6.5 linear ft.
For more information, contact the WLA at wlarchives@luc.edu.
Visiting Nurse Association North [1897- ]
Organization that provided nursing care in the Evanston, IL
Records: 4.75 linear ft., 1898–1997
Finding Aid
Women Alive! Exhibition Records [2003]
"A Legacy of Social Justice" Chicago Installation
Records: 3.5 linear ft., 1980–2003
Finding Aid
Women & Children First Records, [1978- ]
A Chicago institution and local business; Woman and child centered bookstore
Records: 2.5 linear ft., 1978–2009, additional unprocessed
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Women-Church Convergence [1982- ]
Coalition of autonomous Catholic organizations committed to egalitarian and self-governing participation of women in the Church
Records: 25.25 linear ft., 1979–2008, additional unprocessed
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Women in the Director's Chair [1980-2005]
Nonprofit media-arts organization based in Chicago that supported women filmmakers and hosted an annual festival of international women film and video makers
Records: 0.5 linear ft.
For more information, contact the WLA at wlarchives@luc.edu.
Women, Ministry, and the City [1982- ]
Program to provide women seminarians with the opportunity to work with women already ministering in parishes and congregations
Records: 7 linear ft., 1982–2002
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Women's Center [1989-?]
Loyola University Chicago student group focused on women’s rights and women’s health
Records: 0.5 linear ft.
For more information, contact the WLA at wlarchives@luc.edu.
Women's International League for Peace and Freedom
A women's group dedicated to ending war and an ensuing peace
Records: 0.5 linear ft., 1968–1994
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Women's Ordination Conference [1975- ]
Feminist voice for women’s ordination and gender equity in the Roman Catholic Church
Records: 0.5 linear ft.
For more information, contact the WLA at wlarchives@luc.edu.
Women's Studies Program [1977- ]
Oldest women's studies program at a Jesuit University or College, Academic program at Loyola University Chicago
Records: 10.75 linear ft., 1977–2009, additional unprocessed
Finding Aid
Women’s World Center  
Originally, Women's Committee for the 1992 Chicago World's Fair
Records: 0.5 linear ft.
For more information, contact the WLA at wlarchives@luc.edu.
WorldWIDE Network [1990– ]
International Environmental Consortium for & by women
Records: 1 linear ft., 1990–1995
Finding Aid
Zonta International Oak Park Chapter
Women's advancement organization
Records: 17 linear ft., 1934–2012, additional unprocessed
Finding Aid
 

Collections by Subject

Collections by Profession or Subject
Activism
8th Day Center for Justice
Brown, Helen Sauer
Chicago Catholic Women
Chicago Woman's Club
Chicago Women-Church
Ciral, Diane
Crowley, Patricia Caron
Crowley, Patricia Ann, OSB
Curran, Mary Agnes, OSF
Feminist Forum
FutureChurch
Goldboss, Ruth Weisman
Golden, Renny
Griffin, Mary, PhD
Halperin, Grace Eldridge
Haney, Mary P.
Homemakers Equal Rights Association
Jegen, Carol Frances, BVM, PhD
Kochanski, Pauline
Kiosse, Connie
Leppke, Gretchen
Lulkin, Sheli
McHugh, Catherine, BVM
Moylan, Prudence Ann, PhD
Muschal-Reinhardt, Rosalie
Polos, Patricia F.
Quinn, Donna, O.P.
Roach, Margaret (Peggy)
Roberts, Bari-Ellen
Stonum, Anna
Tuite, Marjorie, O.P., PhD
Van Hyning, Lryl
West, Mollie Leiber
Women Alive! Exhibition
Women Church-Convergence
Women Church-Convergence, Massachusetts Chapter
Women's International League for Peace and Freedom
Zonta International Oak Park
Art, Literature, Theater & Performance
Blades, Barbara
Broderick, Virginia
Chicago Woman's Club
Ciurej, Barbara and Lindsay Lochman
Cooper, Barbara
Croteau, Mary Ellen
Dennehey, Pat
Ferentz, Nicole
Fortner, Joan Heath
Gallagher, Blanche Marie, BVM
Gordon, Eleanor Risteen
Hanmer, Karen
Harley, Frances Mikkelson
Harmel, Carole
Kiosse, Connie
Lanterman, Margaret
Lewis Kramer, Linda
Malagrino, Silvia
McCambridge, Mercedes
McMahon, Margot
Moses, Jacqueline
Obermeyer, Lindsay
Patricca, Nicholas
Petrides, Olivia
Plotkin, Nancy
Poe, Joy
Ryan, Eileen
Ryan, Orlette
Sensemann, Susan
Schechter, Ruth Lisa
Shaffer, Fern
Simpson, Diane
Stone, Michelle
Stonum, Anna
Tobin, Mary
Warren, Maureen
Women Alive! Exhibition
Women & Children First Bookstore
Zallman, Toby
Business
Polish Women’s Alliance of America
Women & Children First Bookstore
Zonta International Oak Park
Ecumenical Organizations
Church Women United, National
Church Women United, Illinois State Chapter
Church Women United, Elmhurst, Villa Park, Lombard Chapter
Church Women United, Peoria Chapter
Church Women United, Wilmette Chapter
Theresians of the United States of America
Education
Beane, Marjorie L., PhD
Boylan, Anne, PhD
Burger, Mary Louise Hirsh
Carr, Anne, BVM, PhD
Clay Karen-Elise
Cooney, Miriam P., CSC
Corcoran, Irma, BVM
DeCock, Mary, BVM
Dolan, Eleanor F., PhD
Ferenz, Nicole
Gallagher, Blanche Marie, BVM
Golden, Renny
Gordon, Eleanor Risteen, PhD
Griffin, Mary, PhD
Hayes, Alice Bourke, PhD
Hofferlder, Margaret, SSJ
Hoy, Suellen, PhD
Isasi-Diaz, Ada Maria, PhD
Jegen, Carol Frances, BVM, PhD
Kolbenschlag, Madonna, H.M., PhD
Lopata, Helena Znaniecka, PhD
Moylan, Prudence Ann, PhD
Muschal Reinhart, Rosalie
Nuevo Mundo
Patricca, Nicholas, PhD
Ross, Susan, PhD
Ryan, Orletta
Sensemann, Susan
Taft, Katherine DeLage
Women’s Studies Program of Loyola University Chicago
Zagano, Phyllis, PhD
Health
Chicago Woman's Club
Gorman, Geraldine
Halperin, Grace Eldridge
Visiting Nurse Association North
Homemaking
Hessley, Agatha Rossetti
Homemakers Equal Rights Association
International
Golden, Renny
Haney, Mary
Hispanic Institute
Legion of Young Polish Women
Nuevo Mundo
Polish Women's Alliance of America
Tuite, Marjorie, O.P. PhD
United Nations Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM), Greater Chicago Chapter
Women's International League for Peace and Freedom
WorldWIDE Network
Zonta International Oak Park
Mundelein College
Hispanic Institute
Mundelein College Paper Records
Mundelein College AV Collection
Mundelein College History Project
Mundelein College Laboratory Materials
Mundelein College Oral Histories
Peace Studies
Mundelein College Alumnae
Boylan, Anne, PhD
Broderick, Virginia
Brown, Helen Sauer
Burger, Mary Louise Hirsh
Carr, Anne, BVM, PhD
Chaplik Dorothy
Clay Karen-Elise
Eldred, Marilou
Fortner, Joan Heath
Frisbie, Margery
Gallagher, Blanche Marie, BVM
Goldboss, Ruth Weisman
Griffin, Mary, PhD
Harley, Frances Mikkelson
Hayes, Alice Bourke, PhD
Langdon, Mary Margaret Mitchell (Megs)
McCambridge, Mercedes
Polos, Patricia F.
Roach, Margaret (Peggy)
Roberts, Bari-Ellen
Ryan, Orletta
Smith, Mary Ann
Sullivan, Catherine
Taft, Katherine DeLage
Volini, Marion Kennedy
Watanuki, Kumiko
Mundelein College Faculty & Administrators
Baron, Enid
Brown, Helen Sauer
Carr, Anne, BVM, PhD
Corcoran, Irma, BVM
Crowley, Joan Frances, BVM
DeCock, Mary, BVM
Eldred, Marilou
Farrell, Carolyn, BVM
Gallagher, Blanche Marie, BVM
Griffin, Mary, PhD
Haley, Mary Patricia (Pat), BVM
Harrington, Ann, BVM
Jegen, Carol Frances, BVM, PhD
Moylan, Prudence Ann, PhD
Patricca, Nicholas, PhD
Schmidt, Jean Dolores, BVM
Thornton, Margaret, BVM, PhD
Van Cleve, Barbara
Politics
Braun, Carol Moseley
Farrell, Carolyn, BVM
Lulkin, Sheli
Pappas, Maria
Ronen, Carol
Smith, Mary Ann
Van Hyning, Lryl
Volini, Marion Kennedy
Wood, Corinne
Science
Cooney, Miriam P., CSC
Hayes, Alice Bourke
Taft, Katherine DeLage
Shelters & Direct Advocacy
Crowley, Patricia Caron
Crowley, Patricia Ann, OSB
Deborah’s Place
Mary’s Pence
McHugh, Catherine, BVM
Project I.R.E.N.E
Taproots
Sisters of Charity of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Athans, Christine, BVMCarr, Anne, BVM, PhD
Carr, Anne E., BVM
Corcoran, Irma, BVM
Credidio, Ann, BVM
Crowley, Joan Frances, BVM
DeCock, Mary, BVM
Farrell, Carolyn, BVM
Gallagher, Blanche Marie, BVM
Haley, Mary Patricia (Pat), BVM
Harrington, Ann, BVM
Hoope, Mary Anne, BVM
Jegen, Carol Frances, BVM, PhD
Kutchera, Barbara, BVM
McHugh, Catherine (Katie), BVM
Schmidt, Jean Dolores, BVM
Thornton, Margaret, BVM, PhD
Theology
Carr, Anne, BVM, PhD
DeCock, Mary, BVM
Isasi-Diaz, Ada Maria, PhD
Jegen, Carol Frances, BVM, PhD
Kolbenschlag, Madonna, H.M., PhD
Patrick, Anne E., SNJM, PhD
Ross, Susan, PhD
Tuite, Marjorie, O.P., PhD
Ross, Susan, PhD
Zagano, Phyllis, PhD
Women Religious
Beane, Marjorie L., PhD
Carr, Anne, BVM, PhD
Cooney, Miriam P., CSC
Corcoran, Irma, BVM
Credidio, Ann, BVM
Crowley, Joan Frances, BVM
Crowley, Patricia Ann, OSB
Curran, Mary Agnes, OSF
DeCock, Mary, BVM
Farrell, Carolyn, BVM
Gallagher, Blanche Marie, BVM
Haley, Mary Pat, BVM
History of Women Religious: News
Hoffelder, Margaret, SSJ
Hoope, Mary Anne, BVM
Isasi-Diaz, Ada Maria, SU, PhD
Jegen, Carol Frances, BVM, PhD
Kolbenschlag, Madonna, H.M., PhD
Kutchera, Barbara, BVM
McHugh, Catherine (Katie), BVM
Patrick, Anne E., SNJM, PhD
Quinn, Donna, O.P.
Schmidt, Jean Dolores, BVM
Thornton, Margaret, BVM, PhD
Tuite, Marjorie, O.P., PhD