Scope and Contents From the Series: This series contains the records of Newton College of the Sacred Heart’s three presidents, Eleanor Kenny (1946-1956), Gabrielle Husson (1956-1969), and James Whalen (1969-1974). They document the founding of the college, its administration, expansion, recruitment and fundraising efforts, and eventually its consolidation with Boston College. Also significantly represented in the series are details about the culture of the college, the presidents’ interactions with students, alumnae, donors,...

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Correspondence with students is largely closed due to privacy restrictions.