Mundelein College Oral Histories

Sister Ann Ida Gannon became a Sister of Charity of the Blessed Virgin Mary in 1932. The breadth of Sister Gannon's teaching career includes elementary, high school and college education. Sister Gannon earned a Masters degree from Loyola University and a Ph.D. from St. Louis University. Sister Gannon served as the Chairman of the Philosophy Department of Mundelein College and became the President in 1957. As the sixth president, Sister Gannon served the longest of any Mundelein President. Sister Gannon was also a board member of the Canon Conference, Girls Scouts of the United States, Association of American Colleges, American Council on Education, and a Member of the President's Task Force on Women's Rights and Responsibilities and the Illinois Commission of the Status of Women.

Sister Ann Ida served as President of Mundelein College for 18 years. She also served on many boards including two universities, Association of American Colleges, Girl Scouts, Illinois Board of Banks and Trusts and the Newberry Library.

Sister Ann Ida served as president of Mundelein College for 18 years. She then went on to teach philosophy at the school.

Sister Mary Francine Gould entered the novitiate in 1927 to become a BVM nun. Sister Mary Francine went on to become one of the founding faculty members of Mundelein College.

Sister Judith Therese McNulty graduated with the class of 1951 with a BA in Sociology and Psychology. Sister Judith initially worked as a social worker, then returned to the religious life in 1952 to become a BVM nun. Patricia Grevas was a graduate of the class of 1951 at Mundelein College. Grevas was the daughter of Greek Orthodox immigrants and grew up in the south Chicago neighborhoods.

Sister Mary Pat Haley was born December 10th, 1933 in Des Moines, Iowa. Sister Mary Pat entered the novitiate in 1952 and began teaching grade school in 1955. Sister Mary Pat returned to school and earned her BA in English from Clarke College in 1959. In 1967, Sister Mary Pat earned an MA in American Literature from the University of Iowa and in 1973 a PhD from Northwestern University in Speech: Radio-TV-Film. At Mundelein College, Sister Mary Pat held positions in the English and Communications Departments, as well as being the Academic Dean and Vice President of Academic Affairs.

Dr. Ann Harrington is a member of the BVM community and professor emeritus history at Mundelein College and Loyola University Chicago.

Ann Harrington attended Mundelein College from 1960-1962. She majored in French and minored in English, Theology and Education. After graduating from Mundelein Ms. Harrington went on the get her Masters in both Asian Studies and French and received her PhD in Modern Japanese and Chinese History.

Denis Heyck was a professor of Spanish at Mundelein College.

Denis Heyck was a professor of Spanish at Mundelein College.

Dr. Sitler grew up as a Minister’s son and in adulthood became a professor of theology at the University of Chicago.

Sister Cecilia Bodman gives her presentation on the topic of “Scientific Education and Christian Living.”

Dr. George Shuster speaks and discusses with faculty and staff from Mundelein College about being a catholic school, and what that means for the school and students. The talk focused primarily on the organization of the school.

Dr. Cronkite leads a question and answer discussion on the Institutional Analysis witn Mundelein College.

Professor Morse speaks to and talks with faculty members about Mundelein College's education and academic programs.

Kathryn Quinn Knowles was a Mundelein College graduate in the class of 1951. Knowles was a Chicago native, growing up in Edgewater. Initially, Knowles attended Clark College and then transferred to her sophmore year to Mundelein College. Knowles earned a BA in English.

Sister M. Columba Kriebs worked at Mundelein College.

Sister M. Columba Kriebs worked at Mundelein College.

Sister M. Columba Kriebs worked at Mundelein College.

Sister M. Columba Kriebs worked at Mundelein College.

Mundelein College was founded in 1930 as a Catholic women's college. The school became affiliated with Loyola University Chicago in 1991.

Mundelein College was founded in 1930 as a Catholic women's college. The school became affiliated with Loyola University Chicago in 1991.

Mundelein College was founded in 1930 as a Catholic women's college. The school became affiliated with Loyola University Chicago in 1991.

Sister M. St. Victor Lesnser started serving at Mundelein College from the founding of the school.

Sister M. St. Victor Lesnser started serving at Mundelein College from the founding of the school.

Mundelein College was founded in 1930 as a Catholic women's college. The school became affiliated with Loyola University Chicago in 1991.

The three speakers give speeches at the Magnificat Metal Ceremony.

Mercedes McCambridge was an alumae of Mundelein College. McCambridge went on to become an Oscar-award winning actress.

Mercedes McCambridge was an alumnae of Mundelein College. After graduating, McCambridge went on to become an actress and won an Oscar for "All The King's Men"

Sister Judith Therese McNulty graduated with the class of 1951 with a BA in Sociology and Psychology. Sister Judith initially worked as a social worker, then returned to the religious life in 1952 to become a BVM nun.

All the sisters on the tape worked at Mundelein College while Sister Justitia Coffey served at the school.

All of the people on the tape worked at Mundelein College while Sister Justitia Coffey served at the school.

Sister Clara Borman and Sister Francis Gould both lived and worked at Mundelein College from the early years of the schools founding.

Sister Clara Borman and Sister Francis Gould both lived and worked at Mundelein College from the early years of the schools founding.

Sister Bartella O'Conner worked at Mundelein College for 20 years as the school's bursar. Sister Anna Bathe lived and worked at Mundelein College during the schools early days.

Sister Irene Meyer graduated in the class of 1951 from Mundelein College with a BA in Pyschology with a minor in Music. Both of Sister Irene's parents immigrate from Germany and Irene was the first of her family to go to college. Sister Irene entered the BVM community in 1952. Sister Irene earned her PhD in Psychology from St. Louis University and returned to Mundelein College to teach.

Mother Teresa gives a speak at Mundelein College.

Excerpts from the Virginia Gale Show, WGN, of Mother Teresa at the Mundelein 50th anniversary.

Mother Teresa was a Roman Catholic nun and founded the Missionaries of Charity. Mother Teresa's work focuses on the poverty stricken, children, and the ill. Mother Teresa received numerous awards for her work including the Noble Peace Prize.

Excerpt from a radio program that was apart of Mother Teresa's talks at Mundelein's Golden Jubilee, where she received a metal.

Dr. Prudence Moylan was born in Gary, Indiana on July 17th, 1939 and graduated from high school in Hammond, Indiana in 1957. Dr. Moylan joined the BVM community in 1959, after time at Northwestern University and St Louis University. Dr. Moylan earned her BA in History from Mundelein College, an MA from Stanford University, and a PhD from the University from Illinois. Dr. Moylan held a professor position from 1974 until affiliation with Loyola University Chicago in 1991. Currently, Dr. Moylan is a professor of Modern British History at Loyola University Chicago.

Dr. Prudence Moylan was born in Gary, Indiana on July 17th, 1939 and graduated from high school in Hammond, Indiana in 1957. Dr. Moylan joined the BVM community in 1959, after time at Northwestern University and St Louis University. Dr. Moylan earned her BA in History from Mundelein College, an MA from Stanford University, and a PhD from the University from Illinois. Dr. Moylan held a professor position from 1974 until affiliation with Loyola University Chicago in 1991. Currently, Dr. Moylan is a professor of Modern British History at Loyola University Chicago.