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A press release prepared for the Cobeen Hall Open House and Dedication held March 20, 1966 describes its place in the history of Marquette and reonvations required to convert it from the La Salle Hotel into a residence for students.
Acheson, Dean, 1893-1971; Anti-communist movements -- United States -- History; Congress of Industrial Organizations (U.S.); Democratic Party (U.S.); Korean War, 1950-1953; McCarthy, Joseph, 1908-1957; Presidents -- United States -- Election --...
Senator McCarthy denounces the slogan -- "You ain't ever had it so good" -- used by the Adlai Stevenson presidential campaign. He argues that the Democrats are celebrating a wartime prosperity that is being purchased at a high cost in American...
Military Mass by Rev. Riester, S.J., St. Stephens, Wyoming Verso caption: Fr. Riester saying Mass in the cemetery on Memorial Day on the altar erected by the Indians. The crucifix was also purchased by them and had, if you remember, been lying...
Blum, Virgil C; Foreign study -- Ireland; Marquette University; University College, Dublin;
Typewritten letter from Marquette University Junior, Mary Jeanne Bowen, to Rev. Virgil C. Blum, S.J., chairman of Marquette's Junior Year Abroad program. Bowen is reporting on her second term studying at University College, Dublin, Ireland. This...
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Pamphlet prepared for the dedication of Lalumiere Language Hall, detailing the life of Rev. Stanislaus P. Lalumiere, S.J. and influence of the Jesuits on Marquette University.
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Milwaukee County Historical Society Newsletter article describing an exhibit at the Historical Center incorporating materials from the John Plankinton Mansion.
Pieta by Giovanni Dupre, a noted sculptor of the nineteenth century was discovered during a renovation of Gesu Church in 1927. The work was purchased in Paris in 1867 by Mrs. Harriet L. Cramer, who donated it to St. Gall’s Church. It was moved...
The rose window at the north end of Gesu Church is set in a pointed Gothic arch above the choir loft and organ, circa 1956. The circular window is cut by 14 radii emanating from a central design representing Almighty God. Each radius opens into a...
Father Leo Burns, S.J., Provincial, blesses the rebuilt organ in Gesu's Upper Church, 1955. Long-time Gesu organist John Leicht, Sr. is seated at the keyboard and various altar servers gather round, holding the cross and candles. The organ...
View from the main altar of the rose window and choir loft along the north wall of Gesu Church, taken before 1955. The rose window is set in a pointed Gothic arch and is cut by 14 radii emanating from a central design representing Almighty God....
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This article describes how the Saint Joan of Arc Chapel is the newest jewel on the Marquette University campus detailing the complex process of moving and reconstructing a building and the steps taken to preserve the chapel's history.
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Street-level view of the La Salle Hotel showing retail space on the ground level, 1964. The building was purchased and significantly renovated to become a student residence hall.