Catholic universities and colleges--United States; Civil rights Religious aspects Catholic Church ; Dammann, Grace Cowardin, 1872-1945; Discrimination in education; LaFarge, John, 1880-1963; Society of the Sacred Heart
Response from Reverend Mother regarding Father John LaFarge request to admit African American student
Civil rights demonstrations United States; Civil rights Religious aspects Catholic Church; Discrimination, United States; Manhattanville College of the Sacred Heart; National Federation of Catholic College Students (U.S.); Social action; Social...
Personal description of student's experience at Baltimore sit-in
Civil rights demonstrations United States; Civil rights Religious aspects Catholic Church; Discrimination, United States; Manhattanville College of the Sacred Heart; National Federation of Catholic College Students (U.S.); Social action; Social...
Informational booklet mailed by the Social Action Secretariat to all National Federation of Catholic College Students member colleges. Discusses history of discrimination and action plans for Catholic college students.
Civil rights demonstrations United States; 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
Informational booklet mailed by the Social Action Secretariat to all National Federation of Catholic College Students member colleges. Discusses Civil Rights demonstrations.
Civil rights Religious aspects Catholic Church; Dammann, Grace Cowardin, 1872-1945; Discrimination in education; LaFarge, John, 1880-1963; Manhattanville College of the Sacred Heart; Social action; Society of the Sacred Heart
Letter sent to Reverend Mother Gertrude Bodkin with enclosed LaFarge letter requesting admission of African American student.
Civil rights Religious aspects Catholic Church; Dammann, Grace Cowardin, 1872-1945; Discrimination in education; LaFarge, John, 1880-1963; Manhattanville College of the Sacred Heart; Society of the Sacred Heart; Social action
Article outlining events leading to President Dammann's "Principles Versus Prejudices" Address.
"...the President of the College, the Reverend Mother Dammann, removed every doubt by replying to the challenge of prejudice in a brilliant, cogent,...
Civil rights Religious aspects Catholic Church; Dammann, Grace Cowardin, 1872-1945; Discrimination in education; LaFarge, John, 1880-1963; Manhattanville College of the Sacred Heart; Society of the Sacred Heart; Social action
Article from August 1938 Interracial Review discussing integration controversy:
"...But never before had Manhattanville so truly represented the Church than when Mother Dammann, speaking for the College, addressed the Alumni meeting on the subject...
Civil rights Religious aspects Catholic Church; Dammann, Grace Cowardin, 1872-1945; Discrimination in education; LaFarge, John, 1880-1963; Society of the Sacred Heart; Social action
Letter from Civil Rights Activist, John LaFarge, S.J., requesting assurance that a qualified African American student could be admitted to Manhattanville College of the Sacred Heart.
Civil rights Religious aspects Catholic Church; Dammann, Grace Cowardin, 1872-1945; Discrimination in education; Manhattanville College of the Sacred Heart; Social action
Anonymous letter sent to alumni and friends of the Sacred Heart Academy and Manhattanville College in opposition to the admission of an African American student:
"Has it come to your attention that Manhattanville College has accepted a colored...
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
Letter of support sent to President Dammann following decision to admit African American student
“Dear Reverend Mother,
Thank you very much for the kind invitation I received this morning to attend the Manhattanville Baby Party. John, my three...
Civil rights Religious aspects Catholic Church; Dammann, Grace Cowardin, 1872-1945; Discrimination in education; Manhattanville College of the Sacred Heart; Social action
Letter of protest sent to President Dammann following decision to admit African American student
"My Dear Mother,
As of the the group responsible for the circulars and in justice to holders of lists, with the exception of a few sheets of an old...
