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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Box 8, Folders 14-43, 48-66 and Box 9, Folders 1-49 are closed until 2041.

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,...

Restrictions on access

Box 8, Folders 1-13 and Folders 44-47 are closed until 2041.