Guide to the Mary Emily Shanley papers, 1964-1969
Salve Regina University Archives
McKillop Library
100 Ochre Point Ave.
Newport, RI, 02840
401-341-2276
archives@salve.edu
Published in 2017
Collection Overview
| Title: |
Sister Mary Emily Shanley papers |
| Date range: |
1964-1969 |
| Creator: |
Shanley, Mary Emily, Sister, 1917-2007 |
| Extent: |
1.04 Linear feet
2.5 document boxes
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| Abstract: |
Includes mainly materials related to Sister Shanley's tenure as president of Salve Regina College. The collection largely consists of correspondence and other communications, and also includes speeches, reports, and some records related to the Sisters of Mercy. |
| Language of materials: |
English |
| Repository: |
Salve Regina University Archives
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| Collection number: |
RG.3.1.3 |
Scope & content
The collection consists mainly of correspondence between Sister Shanley and organizations, city governments, and religious orders while she was president of Salve Regina College. Also included in the collection are speeches and reports by Shanley, as well as materials related to events or projects at the college that took place during her presidency, and some biographical material.
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Arrangement
Materials in the collection are arranged alphabetically by subject.
Biographical Note
Sister Mary Emily Shanley, R. S. M., was a Sister of Mercy who served as president of Salve Regina College from 1964 to 1968. Born Evelyn Elizabeth Shanley in Providence, RI on July 16, 1917, she entered the Sisters of Mercy in 1934 and professed her vows in 1937. That same year, she began teaching at the Tyler School in Providence, Rhode Island. She received a bachelor's degree in education from Catholic Teacher's College in 1941. In 1944, she began teaching at St. Xavier Academy in Providence. In 1952 she graduated from Salve Regina College. She later earned a master's degree in English from Boston College in 1955.
After serving as superior at Mount St. Rita Convent and Salve Regina Convent, she became president of Salve Regina College in 1964. While Sister Shanley was president, she oversaw the construction of O'Hare Academic Building as well as the acquisition of Ochre Lodge, Founders Hall, St. Joseph's Hall, and Queen Hall. Under her direction the college also established a counseling center, career placement office, health services clinic, and office of cultural affairs.
After she retired from her tenure as president in 1968, she became superior of St. Mary Convent, Bay-View, and also served in other administrative roles. She retired as community archivist in 1992 and died in 2007.
Access & Use
| Access to the collection: |
Access to this collection is not restricted. |
| Use of the materials: |
Various copying restriction apply, according to the Archives' use policy. Guidelines are available from the Salve Regina University Archives. Salve Regina University owns the copyright to material produced by employees and trustees of the University and work for hire. Requests for permission to publish material from the University Archives should be directed to the Archivist. See also the Archives' copyright and publication statement. |
| Preferred citation: |
[Identification of item], in RG 3.1.3 Office of the President: Sister Emily Shanley papers, [Box #, Folder #], Salve Regina University Archives, McKillop Library, Salve Regina University, Newport, RI. |
| Contact information: |
Salve Regina University Archives
McKillop Library
100 Ochre Point Ave.
Newport, RI, 02840
401-341-2276
archives@salve.edu
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Administrative Information
| ABOUT THE COLLECTION |
| Accruals: |
Additional accruals are not expected. |
| Processing information: |
The collection was processed sometime prior to 2014, possibly by former Archivist Sister Mary Smith. In summer and fall 2017, University Archivist and Special Collections Librarian Genna Duplisea refined the arrangement and wrote the finding aid. |
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| ABOUT THE FINDING AID |
| Author: |
Finding aid prepared by Genna Duplisea, University Archivist and Special Collections Librarian |
| Encoding: |
This finding aid was produced using the Archivists' Toolkit, 2017 September 22 |
| Descriptive rules: |
Describing Archives: A Content Standard |
Additional Information
| Separated material: |
A folder of Commencement speeches given by individuals other than Sister Emily Shanley was separated from the collection and filed in RG 6.8: Commencement. |
Inventory
| Box 1.3.1, Folder 1 |
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Announcements
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1965 |
| Box 1.3.1, Folder 2 |
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Biographical Sketch/Years at Salve
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n.d. |
| Box 1.3.1, Folder 3 |
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Blessing and Dedication of Miley Hall, April 30, 1965
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1965 |
| Box 1.3.1, Folder 4 |
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Community: Sisters of Mercy
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1963, 1966-1967 |
| Box 1.3.1, Folder 5 |
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Correspondence: American Association of University Women
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1964-1968 |
| Box 1.3.1, Folder 6 |
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Correspondence: American Council on Education
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1964, 1965, 1968 |
| Box 1.3.1, Folder 7 |
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Correspondence: L. G. Balfour Co. re: ring
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1962-1966, n.d. |
| Box 1.3.1, Folder 8 |
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Correspondence: City of Newport, RI
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1964-1967 |
| Box 1.3.1, Folder 9 |
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Correspondence: City of Providence, RI
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1964 |
| Box 1.3.1, Folder 10 |
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Correspondence: College Fund
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1963-1964 |
| Box 1.3.1, Folder 11 |
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Correspondence: Colleges
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1964-1968 |
| Box 1.3.1, Folder 12 |
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Correspondence: Congratulations
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1964 |
| Box 1.3.1, Folder 13 |
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Correspondence: Diocese of Providence - Bishop Russell J. McVinney
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1965, 1966, 1968 |
| Box 1.3.1, Folder 14 |
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Correspondence: Extension Lay Volunteers
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1965-1968 |
| Box 1.3.1, Folder 15 |
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Correspondence: Faculty/Students
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1966-1968 |
| Box 1.3.1, Folder 16 |
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Correspondence: Federal Level
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1964-1967 |
| Box 1.3.1, Folder 17 |
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Correspondence: Flannery, Francis X. A.
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1964-1966 |
| Box 1.3.1, Folder 18 |
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Correspondence: Founders' Hall
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1964-1965 |
| Box 1.3.1, Folder 19 |
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Correspondence: General (1)
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1964-1965 |
| Box 1.3.1, Folder 20 |
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Correspondence: General (2)
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1965-1966 |
| Box 1.3.1, Folder 21 |
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Correspondence: General (3)
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1966 |
| Box 1.3.1, Folder 22 |
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Correspondence: General (4)
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1966 |
| Box 1.3.1, Folder 23 |
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Correspondence: General (5)
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1967 |
| Box 1.3.1, Folder 24 |
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Correspondence: General (6)
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1968 |
| Box 1.3.2, Folder 1 |
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Correspondence: Generalate Level -- Sisters of Mercy
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1964-1968 |
| Box 1.3.2, Folder 2 |
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Correspondence: Goelet, Mr. Robert
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1965-1966 |
| Box 1.3.2, Folder 3 |
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Correspondence: Honorary degrees
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1965-1968 |
| Box 1.3.2, Folder 4 |
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Correspondence: Johnson, Lyndon B.
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1967 |
| Box 1.3.2, Folder 5 |
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Correspondence: Kelly, Bernard M., Auxiliary Bishop
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1964-1968 |
| Box 1.3.2, Folder 6 |
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Correspondence: Library
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1965, 1967 |
| Box 1.3.2, Folder 7 |
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Correspondence: Manice, Hayward, Mrs.
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1967-1968 |
| Box 1.3.2, Folder 8 |
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Correspondence: McMahon, Lillian
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1966-1968 |
| Box 1.3.2, Folder 9 |
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Correspondence: Miley Hall
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1964-1969 |
| Box 1.3.2, Folder 10 |
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Correspondence: Moore, Cornelius
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1964-1968 |
| Box 1.3.2, Folder 11 |
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Correspondence: National Catholic Education Association
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1964-1967 |
| Box 1.3.2, Folder 12 |
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Correspondence: National Science Foundation
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1966-1968 |
| Box 1.3.2, Folder 13 |
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Correspondence: New England Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools
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1967, n.d. |
| Box 1.3.2, Folder 14 |
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Correspondence: New England Board of Higher Education
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1966-1967 |
| Box 1.3.2, Folder 15 |
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Correspondence: Nursing
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1964 |
| Box 1.3.2, Folder 16 |
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Correspondence: O'Donnell, Marian (Mrs. Oliver C., Cave Cliff)
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1966-1967 |
| Box 1.3.2, Folder 17 |
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Correspondence: Parents
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1964-1969 |
| Box 1.3.2, Folder 18 |
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Correspondence: Pastore, John O. Senator
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1964-1966 |
| Box 1.3.2, Folder 19 |
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Correspondence: Pell, Claiborne, Senator
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1964-1967 |
| Box 1.3.2, Folder 20 |
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Correspondence: Priests
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1964-1968 |
| Box 1.3.2, Folder 21 |
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Correspondence: Property
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1964 |
| Box 1.3.2, Folder 22 |
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Correspondence: "The Providence Visitor"
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1964-1968 |
| Box 1.3.2, Folder 23 |
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Correspondence: Provicialate Level
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1964-1967 |
| Box 1.3.2, Folder 24 |
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Correspondence: Provincialate Level -- Dual Administration
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1965 |
| Box 1.3.2, Folder 25 |
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Correspondence: Religious Sisters
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1964-1968 |
| Box 1.3.3, Folder 1 |
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Correspondence: State of Rhode Island
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1964-1968 |
| Box 1.3.3, Folder 2 |
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Correspondence: State of Rhode Island -- Commission to Study Higher Education
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1966 |
| Box 1.3.3, Folder 3 |
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Goelet, Robert Funeral Service - February 9, 1966
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1966 |
| Box 1.3.3, Folder 4 |
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Honors Convocation Speeches and Programs
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1965-1967 |
| Box 1.3.3, Folder 5 |
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National Catholic Welfare Conference -- Survey
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1964-1965 |
| Box 1.3.3, Folder 6 |
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Newspaper articles
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1964-1967, n.d. |
| Box 1.3.3, Folder 7 |
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Reports: Long-Range Planning with Reference to Faculty Needs
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1966 |
| Box 1.3.3, Folder 8 |
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Reports: Meetings attended by faculty
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1964-1967 |
| Box 1.3.3, Folder 9 |
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Resolutions and Citations
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1965-1968 |
| Box 1.3.3, Folder 10 |
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Speeches
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1965-1968 |