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
Schedule of events for Interracial Justice Week February 18-24, 1962
Events include: Work Week to contribute to Father LaFarge Scholarship, talks led by Alan Crite and Joseph Mehan, and a symposium on "The Impact of American Policy on African...
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; 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
May 16, 1938 Letter of support sent to President Dammann following decision to admit African American student
"Dear Mother Dammann,
I wish to thank you for your kind invitation to the blessing of Mary Moran Memorial Hall on Wednesday, the...
Civil rights Religious aspects Catholic Church; Manhattanville College of the Sacred Heart; National Federation of Catholic College Students (U.S.); Social action
"Co-ed Leads Drive for Racial Justice" Article announcing Interracial Justice Week and work of National Commission on Interracial Justice. Manhattanville members include: Peggy Brown (Class of 1948), Claire McGowen (Class of 1949), Anne Montgomery...
