This brief article in the Mount Mary Alumnae News discusses the 1964 commencement ceremonies, at which nuclear physicist Dr. Edward Teller was also honored.
Above are two pages from the 1964 commencement program.
A Mount Mary Faculty Memorandum announcing the Honorary Degree for Harper Lee.
Harper Lee, front row, second from left, stands next to Dr. Edward Teller before proceeding into the Mount Mary Theater for commencement ceremonies.
Sister Mary John Francis Schuh formally presents the Honorary Degree to Harper Lee.
Harper Lee standing with Sister Mary John Francis Shuh and Sister Chrys Diebels.
While in Milwaukee, Harper Lee graciously visited with members of the Mount Mary community in a more informal setting.
Harper Lee sits between Sister Mary John Francis Schuh and Mount Mary alumnus Beverly Butler. Ms. Butler, Mount Mary Class of 1954, is accompanied by her seeing eye dog.
Harper Lee with an unidentifed woman.
