Seattle University Guild Scrapbooks 1948-1986 1948-1978

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Seattle University Guild Scrapbooks 1948-1986 1948-1978

The Seattle University Guild (1948-1978), founded by A.A. Lemieux, SJ, planned and promoted cultural events on behalf of the university. The collection contains nine scrapbooks and one box of miscellaneous materials. Special events included fashion shows featuring clothing from the shop of John Doyle Bishop in Seattle and exhibits featuring jewelry art designed by Salvador Dali.

12 linear feet; 9 scrapbooks and 1 box

eng,

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SNAC Resource ID: 6381280

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Seattle University Guild.

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In 1948, before Seattle University established its offices of advancement and public relations, Father Lemieux, SJ inaugurated the Seattle University Guild and invited prominent Seattle women to assist him in promoting Seattle University to the wider Seattle civic community. During a vibrant thirty year history the Guild sponsored cultural and social events that received prominent coverage in Seattle newspapers. From the description of Seattle University Guild Scrapbooks, 1948-1986 (...

Seattle University. Office of the President.

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Edmund Ryan, SJ, assumed office as Seattle University's 19th President in 1975, but served only 133 days after inauguration. His resignation for medical and personal reasons was announced by the Board of Trustees on March 8, 1976. Fr. Ryan, originally from New York, was the first Seattle University President selected from outside the northwest Oregon Province of the Society of Jesus. William J. Sullivan, SJ who was serving as Provost for educational programming under President Ryan was immediate...