Formal portrait of Sister Mary Emily Shanley.

Bottom margin of the photograph: Sister Mary Emily Shanley RSM Pres. 1964-1968.

Sister Mary Emily Shanley was the President of Salve Regina College from 1964 to 1968. She initiated the College's Institute of Cultural Affairs in the late 1960's to provide intellectual and artistic programs for the community at large.

Black and white photograph. 25 x 20 cm. (10 x 8 in.)

Formal portrait of Sister Mary Christopher O'Rourke.

Back of the photograph: Eileen McClure Room 62 Arcade Bldg. Providence 3, R.I. Sister Mary Christopher RSM 1968-1973.

Sister Mary Christopher O'Rourke was President of Salve Regina College from 1968 to 1973. She headed several initiatives to address poverty in Newport County, including the Head Start program for children.

Black and white image. 17 x 12 cm. (7 x 5 in.)

Formal portrait of Sister Mary Matthew Doyle, seated and holding a prayer book.

Bottom margin of the photograph: Sister Mary Matthew Doyle Provincial for many years 1916-1922, 1925-36, 1942-48.
Lower right corner of image: Copy by Bachrach.

Sister Mary Matthew Doyle was the first President of Salve Regina College from 1947 to 1948. She was also the Mother Provincial of the Sisters of Mercy, Province of Providence.

Black and white photograph. 23 x 16 cm. (9 x 7 in.)

Image from Mass celebrating the opening of Salve Regina University.

Back of photograph: Property of R. Jenk. Bishop Keough is here pictured in a reception room of Salve Regina College for women in Newport following a pontifical Mass marking the opening of the first Catholic laywoman's college in the diocese. The property housing the college was donated by Mr. and Mrs. Goelet who are also in the picture. The Nun is Mother Mary Matthew, R.S.M. Provincial of the Order of the Sisters of Mercy who operate the college. Mother Mary Matthew is also president of the college.

The opening of Salve Regina College was celebrated on Mercy Day, September 24, 1947.

1947. Black and white photograph. 25.4 x 20.32 cm. (10 x 8 in.)

Blessing of the Sacred Heart Statue.

Front of photograph: Base for Sacred Heart Statue--gift of Joseph Testa. Sacred Heart Statue gift of George Conley.

The Sacred Heart Statue was a gift to Salve Regina College from Joseph Testa and George Conley.

Black and white photograph. 24.13 x 19.05 cm. (9.5 x 7.5 in.)

Class officers gather around Bishop McVinney on Mercy Day, the first anniversary of the opening of Salve Regina College.

Back of photograph: Class officers with Bishop. September 24, 1948. Bishop McVinney with students on Mercy Day, first anniversary of College. Anon Studios 193 Thames Street, Newport, Rhode Island 02840.

1948. Black and white photograph. 24.13 x 19.05 cm. (9.5 x 7.5 in.)

First procession for World Sodality Sunday and Blessing of the Statue of Our Lady of Fatima.

Back of photograph: Blessing of Statue of Our Lady of Fatima. Gift of two brothers of S.M. Catherine Durkin in memory of their parents. May 9, 1948 Joseph Durkin, cross-bearer, for first procession-World Sodality Sunday. Joseph E. Durkin is the cross bearer for first May Procession. World Sodality Sunday. May 1948.

1948. Black and white photograph. 20.32 x 31.11 cm. (8 x 12.5 in.)

The first graduating class of Salve Regina College in their caps and gowns.

Back of photograph: Class of 1951 upon receiving caps and gowns.

1951. Black and white photograph. 20.32 x 14.60 cm. (8 x 5.75 in.)

A student receiving her cap on cap and gown day.

Back of photograph: Cap & Gown Day. 2/6/48

1948. Black and white photograph. 15.24 x 7.62 (6 x 3 in. )

Christmas candlelight procession, first class.

Back of photograph: Hamilton Wright. Candlelight Procession. First class. December 17, 1947. Christmas candlelight procession. 12/17/1947.

1947. Black and white photograph. 20.32 x 25.4 cm. (8 x 10 in.)

The formal opening of Salve Regina University on Mercy Day.

Front of photograph: Formal Opening--September 24, 1947. Mercy Day. Blessing.

The opening of Salve Regina College was celebrated on Mercy Day, September 24, 1947.

1947. Black and white photograph. 20.32 x 31.11 cm. (8 x 12.25 in.)

The formal opening of Salve Regina University on Mercy Day.

Front of photograph: Blessing. Formal Opening- September 24, 1947. Mercy Day.

The opening of Salve Regina College was celebrated on Mercy Day, September 24, 1947.

1947. Black and white photograph. 20.32 x 30.48 cm. (8 x 12 in.)

Photograph of Rodgers Recreation Center.

Rodgers Recreation Center honors the leadership of Thomas A. Rodgers Jr., a Salve Regina University trustee.

2002. 35 mm. Color slide. 3.5 x 2.3 cm. (1 3/8 x 7/8 in.)

Students working in the Science Laboratory in Mercy Hall.

Back of photograph: Science Lab Mercy Hall Circa 1947-1948. Anon Studios 193 Thames Street, Newport, Rhode Island 02840. German Cote, Rose Marie Jalette, Barbara (?), Sarah Conalty. Now 1987 , it is part of Megley Theater.

Circa 1947-1948. Black and white photograph. 24.13 x 19.05 cm. (9.75 x 7.75 in.)

Image of Tobin Hall.

Back of image: Facilities Tobin Hall

This Colonial Revival shingled cottage was originally part of the Vinland estate. Tobin Hall is named for the beloved former faculty members, the Tobin twins, Sister Mary Jean and Sister Mary Eloise.

Black and white photograph. 17.78 x 12.7 cm. (7 x 5 in.)

O'Hare Academic Center, extension 2.

O'Hare Academic Center, located near the Newport Cliff Walk, proclaims the geometric functionalism of post-World War II architecture.

Black and white photograph. 17.78 x 12.7 cm. (7 x 5 in.)

O'Hare Academic Center, extension 1.

O'Hare Academic Center, located near the Newport Cliff Walk, proclaims the geometric functionalism of post-World War II architecture.

Black and white photograph. 17.78 x 12.7 cm. (7 x 5 in.)

A student on the stairs at the O'Hare Academic Center.

Back of image: Salve Regina College. O'Hare Academic Center. Named for: Sister Mary James O'Hare.

O'Hare Academic Center, located near the Newport Cliff Walk, proclaims the geometric functionalism of post-World War II architecture.

Black and white photograph. 11.43 x 16.61 cm. (4.5 x 6.5 in.)

Architects rendering of Miley Hall.

Front of image: Residents Hall and Student Center, Architects' Rendering.
Front of image: Dormitory + Student Center + Salve Regina College + Newport, Rhode Island. Maginnis and Walsh and Kennedy Architects. Boston Massachusetts.

Built on grounds of Dr. Henry Barton Jacobs' turn-of-the-century Whiteholmes estate, this functional brick and steel, international modern postwar structure is at Narragansett and Ochre Point Avenues. It is named for Salve Regina's first president Sister M. Hilda Miley. Maginnis and Walsh and Kennedy were the architects.

1963. Image. 25.4 x 45.72 cm. (10 x 18 in.)

Image of the dining hall in Ochre Court.

Ochre Court, designed by Morris Hunt, was a gift to the Sisters of Mercy from Robert Goelet, in 1947, thereby establishing Salve Regina University in 1947. Ochre Court served as the entire campus for the first few years of the college’s existence, and it remains the heart of the university.

1997. 35 mm. Color slide. 3.5 x 2.3 cm. (1 3/8 x 7/8 in.)

Interior of Ochre Court, Great Hall, showing the ceiling.

Ochre Court, designed by Morris Hunt, was a gift to the Sisters of Mercy from Robert Goelet, in 1947, thereby establishing Salve Regina University in 1947. Ochre Court served as the entire campus for the first few years of the college’s existence, and it remains the heart of the university.

1997. 35 mm. Color slide. 3.5 x 2.3 cm. (1 3/8 x 7/8 in.)

Interior of Ochre Court, Great Hall; showing part of the ceiling.

Ochre Court, designed by Morris Hunt, was a gift to the Sisters of Mercy from Robert Goelet, in 1947, thereby establishing Salve Regina University in 1947. Ochre Court served as the entire campus for the first few years of the college’s existence, and it remains the heart of the university.

1997. 35 mm. Color slide. 3.5 x 2.3 cm. (1 3/8 x 7/8 in.)

Image of the east face of Ochre Court.

Ochre Court, designed by Morris Hunt, was a gift to the Sisters of Mercy from Robert Goelet, in 1947, thereby establishing Salve Regina University in 1947. Ochre Court served as the entire campus for the first few years of the college’s existence, and it remains the heart of the university.

1997. 35 mm. Color slide. 3.5 x 2.3 cm. (1 3/8 x 7/8 in.)

Formal portrait of Sister Lucille M. McKillop.

Back of the photograph: Sister Lucille McKillop, 1973-1994, President.

Sister Lucille McKillop was president of Salve Regina from 1973 to 1994. McKillop Library is named in honor of her leadership.

Color photograph. 13 x 18 cm. (5 x 7 inch).

Photograph of front of Ochre Lodge.

Back of photograph: John W. Corbett, photographer 916 W. Main Rd. Middletown RI 02840 (401) 846-4861 Ochre Lodge.

Ochre Lodge was a gift to Salve Regina in 1966 by Anita O'Keefe Young, sister of American painter Georgia O'Keefe. It is currently used as a residence hall for upperclassmen.

Black and white photograph. 13 x 18 cm. (5 x 7 inch).