Visitation Academy Publications, Scrapbooks & Alumnae Publications
Content Description
Two boxes - Box 1: contains scrapbooks with newspaper clippings and other notes pertaining to the Visitation Academy and catholic life in Dubuque and surrounding area. Additional bound yearbooks and alumni updates from students of the former Visitation Academy now the Loras College Visitation Complex. Box 2: Annual catalogues dating 1891-1921, photographic scrapbooks, panoramic photograph.
Acquisition Type
Gift
Language of Description
English
Script of Description
Latin
Restrictions Apply
No
Dates
- Creation: 1860 - 2015
Extent
1 Cubic Feet (2 boxes)
Language of Materials
English
Inventory
Box 1: 4 scrapbooks (2 hardbound, 2 softcover), 1962-1966 scrapbook of the Visitation Expansion Project, 3 hard bound yearbooks dated 1965-1966-1967, 1 softcover yearbook dated 1940, 7 binders dating from 2003-2008 written/compiled by Visitation Academy alumnae sharing alumane updates (includes photographs and written notes from alumnae), 1 folder with Alumnae Bulletin issues dating from 1913-1956 and a copy of article in Loras College Magazine 2015 detailing the Visitation complex purchase, 1 framed Commencement Programme dated June 22, 1880, 1 binder with Valedictory Address by Eloise Gregoire from 1906 Commencement (original manuscript), 4 softcover publications by Visitation Academy pertaining to school rules and regulations for current and prospective students. Box 2: 1 bound book recording the minutes of the Visitation Alumnae association 1896-1911, 1 binder 1968 index to the writings of Sant Francis De Sales, 17 Annual Catalogues 1891-1921, 1 b&w panoramic photograph with Academy individuals (some identified on back), 1 hardbound scrapbook with various sports/organizations 1940-1951, 1 binder with History of Alumnae Association 1896-1938.