Harper Lee at Mount Mary

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Harper Lee with Mount Mary graduates Brenda Lockwood, left, and Louise Mueller, right
Source: Mount Mary University Archives

In May 1964, Mount Mary awarded an Honorary Degree to Nelle Harper Lee, Pulitzer Prize winning author of To Kill A Mockingbird. In accepting the honor Ms. Lee traveled to Mount Mary and took part in commencement ceremonies. This exhibit provides a glimpse of Ms. Lee's visit to Milwaukee and some insight into the friendship that resulted between her and Sister Mary John Francis Schuh, President of Mount Mary.

Harper Lee at Mount Mary