Mount Mary University Digital Collections

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  • Child's navy blue nylon Helenca tank swimsuit; white banding at neckline, armholes, and leg holes; white flower appliqué with stem and leaves at center front.
  • Yellow silk twill blouse; Peter Pan collar; 5 covered button/bound buttonhole center front closures; bodice gathered onto banded bottom; long sleeves; part of left sleeve has come unstitched.
  • Pink sequined evening gown; empire style; standing collar; short sleeves; full evening length; attached wide pink satin belt under bust; "Mermaid", completely hand-sequined.
  • Child's light blue and white vertical striped dress; A-line; sleeveless; scoop neckline; center front appliqué of tree with green leaves and brunette child wearing a red dress and holding an apple; 1 button and snap at each shoulder and under each armpit; label reads "Florence Eiseman designed for Marshall Field & Company".

    This dress is from Florence Eiseman's "Functional Fashions" line for children with disabilities from the early 1960s.
  • Red brocade slippers; high around the ankle.

    Worn by Lynn Fontanne. Donor was the niece of Lynn Fontanne and Alfred Lunt.
  • Deep orange wool twill jacket; wide convertible collar; buttoned neckline tab; long dolman sleeves; six gold/orange buttons/bound buttonholes closure; two French darts; seam down center back; lined in cinnamon color nylon twill.
  • Turquoise silk evening bolero jacket covered with clear iridescent sequins; jewel neckline; long set-in sleeves; center front zipper closure, zipper sticks when closing; padded shoulders; unlined.
  • Black polyester strapless dress with black canvas petticoat underneath.
  • This is the cover of the 1964 Mount Mary Commencement program.

    In May 1964, Mount Mary College 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, which resulted in a friendship between her and Sister Mary John Francis Schuh, President of Mount Mary.
  • List of Honorary Degrees awarded by Mount Mary in 1964, including one to Harper Lee.

    In May 1964, Mount Mary College 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, which resulted in a friendship between her and Sister Mary John Francis Schuh, President of Mount Mary.
  • This is an inside page of the 1964 Mount Mary Commencement program.

    In May 1964, Mount Mary College 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, which resulted in a friendship between her and Sister Mary John Francis Schuh, President of Mount Mary.
  • Announcement for 1970 Gold Needle Award presented to Bonnie Cashin at Mount Mary.
  • This recording was made by Aili R. at Mount Mary University.

    Description from creator: "LOVE story."
  • Brown window-pane plaid wool sheath dress; embellishments of turquoise and dark green wool yarn, turquoise and white print fabric, shells, and triangular turquoise and yellow plastic sequins. Embellishment at center front from neck to hem. Sleeveless, scoop neckline in front, zipper closure in back, above knee length, straight silhouette, lined in brown taffeta.

    Worn with jacket (Object ID #2013.04.13.B).

    This item is from Fall/Winter 2007-2008.
  • A. Tailored menswear style silk crepe shirt of uneven teal, brown, white, yellow, and purple stripes, buttons down center front. B. Silk crepe tie of uneven teal, brown, white, yellow, and purple stripes. C. Wool twill teal plaid skirt; lines of tartan pattern are white and purple, no waistband, invisible zipper, chain at waist, sewn down pleats, knee length, unlined.

    This item is from Fall/Winter 2001-2002.
  • Brown window-pane plaid wool jacket; cardigan style, jewel neckline, fringe yarn and bead embellishment around neckline, center front zipper, four patch pockets with zipper closures. Fringe yarn and bead embellishments at center back, long set-in sleeves, sleeve hems, and pockets. Hip length, lined in brown taffeta.

    Worn with dress (Object ID #2013.04.13.A).

    This item is from Fall/Winter 2007-2008.
  • A. Brown suede outdoor jacket with teal blue faux fur lining and trim; roll collar, straight long set-in sleeves with two rows of teal faux fur at the wrist, shoulder yoke front and back, back section has center back seam, modified princess seam extends to the side seam with an inseam pocket, two wooden toggle closures, hip length. B. Brown suede hood with teal blue faux fur lining and trim, chin strap snaps on the left side.

    This item is from Fall/Winter 2001-2002.
  • This recording was made by Anneea R. as part of the “Humans of Mount Mary: Sharing Stories” event held October 16, 2023, in the Library Cafe at Mount Mary University. The event encouraged attendees to “record a story, share who you are, and dig deep.”

    Description from creator: "My life and how I did not imagine it would be like this."
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