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Women and Leadership Archives

Women's Legacy

The Women and Leadership Archives (WLA) collects, preserves, and makes available permanently valuable records of women and women's organizations, which document women's lives, roles, and contributions.

 

Our Stories

Remembering Ann Harrington, BVM

Sister Ann was a French and history professor and director of the Liberal Studies master’s program at Mundelein College, and a history professor and director of the Asian Studies program at Loyola University Chicago. Learn more in the finding aid for her collection at the WLA.

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Snowfall at Piper Hall, circa 1970s. Frances Smith Papers

Winter Break Closure

The WLA is closed for winter break December 13, 2024 - January 6, 2025. Contact us at wlarchives@luc.edu to schedule an appointment in the new year.

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Event

WLA 30th Anniversary Celebration

As we closeout our anniversary year, please join us at the WLA 30th Anniversary Celebration on November 7, 2024. Enjoy refreshments, conversation, and a display highlighting WLA collections. Guests will hear brief remarks from the WLA Director and can purchase tickets to participate in the prize raffle. Follow the link to learn more and register.

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