Harper Lee At Mount Mary

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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