Civil rights Religious aspects Catholic Church; Dammann, Grace Cowardin, 1872-1945; Discrimination in education; Manhattanville College of the Sacred Heart; Social action
Anonymous letter sent to alumni and friends of the Sacred Heart Academy and Manhattanville College in opposition to the admission of an African American student:
"Has it come to your attention that Manhattanville College has accepted a colored...
Civil rights Religious aspects Catholic Church; Dammann, Grace Cowardin, 1872-1945; Manhattanville College of the Sacred Heart; OByrne, E. M. (Eleanor M.); Social action; Society of the Sacred Heart;
Article promoting the international and ethnic diversity of student body and noting Manhattanville's relationship, "to the fundamental truths of Christian brotherhood and interracial justice."
Le Prade praises Markham for his work. She writes of various events in the Poet's Garden and looks forward to Markham's visit in January. She also writes of her hope that Markham move back to California and suggests a course on the poetry of...
Civil rights Religious aspects Catholic Church ; Manhattanville College of the Sacred Heart; National Federation of Catholic College Students (U.S.); Social action; Social Action Secretariat
Invitation to February 17, 1963 Forum
"National Federation of Catholic College Students
Social Action Department
and
Action for Interracial Understanding
Third Order of St. Francis
Cordially invite you to attend a forum
Sunday, February 17, 1963,...
Dammann, Grace Cowardin, 1872-1945; Discrimination in education; Manhattanville College of the Sacred Heart; National Catholic Welfare Conference; National Federation of Catholic College Students (U.S.); Pax Romana; Society of the Sacred Heart
Obituary for President Dammann in The Forum: newsletter of National Catholic Welfare Conference and National Federation of Catholic College Students (U.S.)
Dammann, Grace Cowardin, 1872-1945; Manhattanville College of the Sacred Heart; OByrne, E. M. (Eleanor M.); Social action
Catholic Digest Article, "Principle Conquers Prejudice A Picture Story." Article discussing the racial and international diversity of the student population, student activities, and Sacred Heart educational system at Manhattanville.
Civil rights Religious aspects Catholic Church ; Dammann, Grace Cowardin, 1872-1945; Manhattanville College of the Sacred Heart; Society of the Sacred Heart; Social action
Typescript draft of Principles Versus Prejudices speech with notes by President Dammann, R.S.C.J.
Civil rights Religious aspects Catholic Church ; Dammann, Grace Cowardin, 1872-1945; Manhattanville College of the Sacred Heart; Society of the Sacred Heart; Social action
Typescript of Principles Versus Prejudices speech published in Tower Postscript, Manhattanville Alumni publication, Vol. 6 no. 1, Summer 1938.
Civil rights Religious aspects Catholic Church; Dammann, Grace Cowardin, 1872-1945; Discrimination in education; Manhattanville College of the Sacred Heart; Social action
Letter of support sent to President Dammann following decision to admit African American student
“Dear Mother Dammann,
A notice has been brought to my attention which urges the Alumnae of Manhattanville to protest the admission of a negro girl...
Civil rights Religious aspects Catholic Church ; Dammann, Grace Cowardin, 1872-1945; Discrimination in education; Manhattanville College of the Sacred Heart; Social action; Society of the Sacred Heart
Letter from Reverend Mother Bodkin responding to negative reaction to admission of African American student
Civil rights Religious aspects Catholic Church; Dammann, Grace Cowardin, 1872-1945; Discrimination in education; LaFarge, John, 1880-1963; Society of the Sacred Heart; Social action
Letter from Civil Rights Activist, John LaFarge, S.J., requesting assurance that a qualified African American student could be admitted to Manhattanville College of the Sacred Heart.
Civil rights Religious aspects Catholic Church; Dammann, Grace Cowardin, 1872-1945; Discrimination in education; LaFarge, John, 1880-1963; Manhattanville College of the Sacred Heart; Society of the Sacred Heart; Social action
Article outlining events leading to President Dammann's "Principles Versus Prejudices" Address.
"...the President of the College, the Reverend Mother Dammann, removed every doubt by replying to the challenge of prejudice in a brilliant, cogent,...
Civil rights Religious aspects Catholic Church; Dammann, Grace Cowardin, 1872-1945; Discrimination in education; LaFarge, John, 1880-1963; Manhattanville College of the Sacred Heart; Social action; Society of the Sacred Heart
Letter sent to Reverend Mother Gertrude Bodkin with enclosed LaFarge letter requesting admission of African American student.
Civil rights Religious aspects Catholic Church; Dammann, Grace Cowardin, 1872-1945; Discrimination in education; LaFarge, John, 1880-1963; Manhattanville College of the Sacred Heart; Society of the Sacred Heart; Social action
Article from August 1938 Interracial Review discussing integration controversy:
"...But never before had Manhattanville so truly represented the Church than when Mother Dammann, speaking for the College, addressed the Alumni meeting on the subject...
Civil rights Religious aspects Catholic Church; Dammann, Grace Cowardin, 1872-1945; Discrimination in education; Manhattanville College of the Sacred Heart; Social action; Society of the Sacred Heart;
Letter from President Dammann informing Trustee Woodlock of the decision to admit an African American student.
Civil rights Religious aspects Catholic Church; Dammann, Grace Cowardin, 1872-1945; Discrimination in education; Manhattanville College of the Sacred Heart; Social action
Letter of protest sent to President Dammann following decision to admit African American student:
"Dear Madam;
I am deeply shocked to learn that Manhattanville has accepted a coloured girl as a Freshman for next year. I feel that this is a very...
