The College of St. Scholastica Bulletin is a booklet 13 pages in length published by the College under the direction of the Sisters of Saint Benedict for young women and girls explaining the College's foundation and aim, location, telephone and railway connections, government, references, equipment, laboratories, publications, lecture course, health of students, physical exercises, rules and regulations including wardrobe requirements, and expenses. Photograph of Tower Hall on front.
The College of St. Scholastica Bulletin is a booklet 14 pages in length published by the College under the direction of the Sisters of Saint Benedict for young women and girls explaining the College's courses; foundation and aim; location; telephone and railway connections; government; references; equipment; laboratories; publications; lecture course; health of students; physical exercises; general information on such aspects as registration, absences, visitors, correspondence, telephone, boxes, spending money, and dress; wardrobe requirements; and expenses. Photograph of northwest view of college including Tower Hall on page five.
The College of St. Scholastica Bulletin is a booklet 21 pages in length published by the College which is conducted by the Sisters of Saint Benedict of Duluth, MN for young women and girls explaining the College's foundation; location; communication; purpose; faculty; standardization; library; laboratories; gymnasium; private rooms; accommodations for day students; general information on such aspects as admission, references, registration, absences, correspondence, visitors, spending money, health of the students, mending and pressing, scholarship, suspension or dismissal from the school, regulations for wardrobe, and measurements of room; student organizations; courses of study; and expenses. Photographs of the exterior and interior of the Gymnasium, lounges and laboratories in Tower Hall, and the campus grounds are at the end.
College of Saint Benedict; Sisters of the Order of Saint Benedict
Date Created:
1954
Description:
1954 College of St. Benedict, Saint Joseph, Minnesota, Summer Session bulletin includes calendar, registration, general and special fees, curricular events and courses.
College of Saint Benedict; Sisters of the Order of Saint Benedict
Date Created:
1955
Description:
1955 College of St. Benedict, Saint Joseph, Minnesota, Summer Session bulletin includes calendar, registration, general and special fees, curricular events and courses.
College of Saint Benedict; Sisters of the Order of Saint Benedict
Date Created:
1950
Description:
1950 College of St. Benedict, Saint Joseph, Minnesota, Summer Session bulletin includes calendar, registration, general and special fees, curricular events and courses.
The student body and faculty of Sacred Heart Academy in 1893. When the Benedictine Sisters came to Duluth to establish and independent foundation in 1892, they moved into two rented townhouses in the newly-completed Munger Terrace. They immediately established a school for girls, Sacred Heart Academy, which occupied one of the townhouses. The school enrolled students from elementary through secondary grades. The 1893 students are shown here. In the third row from bottom is Mother Scholastica Kerst, in the fourth row Sister Pauline Dunphy and Sister Florentine Cannon, and in the fifth row Sister Leonissa Sauber.
1904 photo of the dam on Chester Creek forming a stock pond on the Benedictine Sisters' farm. In 1900, the Duluth Benedictine sisters purchased the first 80 acres of what would be their Kenwood campus. This parcel had been used as a farm for a number of years. Chester Creek, which runs through the property had been dammed to produce a stock pond. This photograph faces north, with what is now Niagara Street in the background.
Planting trees at the newly-constructed Villa Sancta Scholastica in 1911. Soon after the completion of the first section of their building on the Kenwood site, the sisters brought in and transplanted fully grown trees for the front of the building.
The first segment of Villa Sancta Scholastica, the motherhouse and academy of the Duluth Benedictine sisters was completed and occupied in 1909. This shows trees being planted in front of the building and the statue of St. Scholastica in its original location.
Exterior view of the Mortuary Chapel in the sisters' cemetery in 1916. In Gethsemane Cemetery of the Duluth Benedictine sisters, a cistern for water collection was built on the highest hill and to screen it from view, a stone chapel was constructed. This was the location of many summertime outdoor pilgrimages and ceremonies. Maude, the sister of Sister Milburga and Sister Adelinus Bolin, is pictured with her daughter.
In 1921, an addition was made to the 1909 building: the tower from the original plan was constructed, the north lateral wing was extended and a gymnasium was built. Thomas Ellerbe of St. Paul was the architect. This view from the southwest shows what was still the main entrance.
In 1921, an addition was made to the 1909 building: the tower from the original plan was constructed, the north lateral wing was extended and a gymnasium was built. Thomas Ellerbe of St. Paul was the architect. This view from the west shows the rear of the gymnasium, and the north wing extension, with a "bump out" to accommodate the altar of the new third-floor chapel.
In 1921, an addition was made to the 1909 building: the tower from the original plan was constructed, the north lateral wing was extended and a gymnasium was built. Thomas Ellerbe of St. Paul was the architect. This view from the northeast shows the gymnasium, often mistaken for a chapel, and what was still the main entrance to Tower Hall.
A 1906 photo of Sacred Heart Institute. In 1904, the Duluth Benedictine sisters moved into their first motherhouse, Sacred Heart Institute, constructed on a two-lot site at Third Avenue East and Third Street. This building housed both the sisters and the girls' academy of the same name. In 1909, the Academy and many of the sisters moved to the new Kenwood site, and the building eventually became the residence for St. Mary's Hospital School of Nursing.
In 1921, an addition was made to the 1909 building: the tower from the original plan was constructed, the north lateral wing was extended and a gymnasium was built. Thomas Ellerbe of St. Paul was the architect. In this view from the northeast, the new tower is prominent, and the addition to the north wing. The boiler room and chemistry lab building is in the rear.
1909 photo showing modifications to strengthen ceilings in Tower Hall. When Franklin Ellerbe of St. Paul took over the completion of Villa Sancta Scholastica in 1908 steel support columns were added in all of the rooms below fourth floor, and steel beams were added to shore up the ceilings. These beams were covered with wood, and provided a somewhat Tudor flavor to the decor. This is the high school students' recreation room on first floor of the building.
Tower Hall at Villa Sancta Scholastica was completed in 1927 with the addition of a second tower (not in the original plans) separated from the original tower by an elaborate lobby and main entrance, and the northward extension of the eastward-facing wing. Mother Agnes Somers chose the St. Louis architectural firm of O'Meara and Hills. The original college bus is parked in front of what is now called Tower Hall.
A 1938 photo of Stanbrook Hall. In 1937, Mother Agnes Somers hired the St. Louis architectural firm of O'Meara, Hills and Quick to plan two new buildings for the Villa Scholastica campus. This is the new high school, Stanbrook Hall, which was completed in 1938. Stanbrook Hall High School operated until 1967, after which the building was converted to the administrative offices of St. Scholastica Priory.
1938 panorama of Duluth Benedictine Sisters property. In 1937, Mother Agnes Somers hired the St. Louis architectural firm of O'Meara, Hills and Quick to plan two new buildings for the Villa Scholastica campus. Due north of Stanbrook Hall, and connected to Stanbrook and Tower Halls by cloister walks is the combined Chapel of our Lady Queen of Peace and the College library.
1912 elementary school dormitory, Villa Sancta Scholastica. Elementary school boarding students at Villa Sancta Scholastica slept in 12-bed dormitories. Each cubicle held a bed with privacy curtains, and a dresser-washstand. Closets were communal. The girls were supervised by a sister "prefect" in an adjacent private room.
The student nurses' orchestra performs for an appreciative crowd in the lobby of St. Mary's Hospital in 1928. Left to right, Helen Sparling, Cecile Cousineau, Arlene Peterman, Eloise LaLiberte, Lillian Eno, Clair Smith, Lucille McMahon, Adeline Belanger, Esther Flynn
Students from The College of St. Scholastica are shown caroling outside of Tower Hall. Pictured left to right are Marj Sullivan, G. Schafer, S. Davidson, Mary Kay Manning, and Denise Quello.
Students from The College of St. Scholastica are shown participating in a Christmas pageant in Rockhurst Auditorium. Some of the students identified are Jean O'Malley, Jean Huong, Pat McMeeken, Pat Duffy, and Maria Gross.
Students from The College of St. Scholastica are shown playing harps at a recital in Rockhurst Auditorium. Pictured left to right are Dea Bowden, Betty Dunlap, Ann Sander, Vivian Schuldt, Elverna Stalvig, and Diane Smith.
Nursing students from The College of St. Scholastica are shown planning the 1956 Rheumatic Fever Charity Ball. It was held on February 3, 1956 at the Spalding Hotel Ballroom in Duluth, MN with music by The Vagabonds.
Students from The College of St. Scholastica are shown participating in the decorating the Maypole ceremony; this tradition is also sometimes called "the weaving of the standards". Colorfully-dressed junior students are given ribbons or "standards" by the senior students dressed in their graduation gowns; this act symbolically illustrates the passing of the torch.
Students from The College of St. Scholastica students are shown celebrating the Marian Mass at the Gethsemane Chapel. Also pictured are a priest and two altar boys inside the chapel and the students wearing graduation caps and gowns outdoors.
Students from The College of St. Scholastica are shown participating in the decorating the Maypole ceremony; this tradition is also sometimes called "the weaving of the standards".
Exterior view of The College of St. Scholastica's Our Lady Queen of Peace Chapel, which was built in 1938. This photograph was taken from the southeast corner of the building.
Students from The College of St. Scholastica students are shown playing piano, reading, and writing in the Tower Hall Alpha Chi Lounge. This lounge was for day students who lived in Duluth and traveled daily to the college to attend classes.
Nursing students from The College of St. Scholastica are shown posing for their graduation picture on a stage. Three students are identified as Jane Eastman, Katherine Erickson, and Alida Bocchi.
The class of 1946 nursing students from The College of St. Scholastica are shown posing in front of St. Mary's School of Nursing building. Pictured left to right are Anna Rose Faith, Virginia Bugle, Ruth Yadloshy, Henrietta Thousn Niemi, Dorthy Cline, Shirley Shea, Helen Maki, Lavern Halamik, Eileen Hoffbauss, Mary Pricco, Joan Franzen, Maureen Kaysen, Marge Larson, and Helen Tarnowski.
Students from The College of St. Scholastica are shown working in the household arts laboratory in the ground flloor of Tower Hall. Three of the students are sewing, one is standing for a dress fitting, and one is taking the fitting.
Students from The College of St. Scholastica are shown at the post office. Pictured left to right are Jean Shea, Doris Gleason behind window, and Mary Kelly.
Students from The College of St. Scholastica are shown participating in a style show during the Women's Athletic Association Convocation. The event is taking place in the Rockhurst Auditorium.
Students from The College of St. Scholastica are shown participating in the decorating the Maypole ceremony; this tradition is also sometimes called "the weaving of the standards". Colorfully-dressed junior students are given ribbons or "standards" by the senior students dressed in their graduation gowns; this act symbolically illustrates the passing of the torch.
Medical records students from the The College of St. Scholastica are shown filing, typing, talking on the telephone, and recording at a clinical experience at St. Mary's Hospital.
Students from The College of St. Scholastica students are shown playing cards in their dorm room. Pictured left to right are Janice Fisher, Janet Kopp, and Carol Bratsch.
Nursing students from The College of St. Scholastica are shown participating in a capping ceremony in the Our Lady Queen of Peace Chapel. Pictured left to right are Father Popish, Jean Ann Ross, Carol LaRome, Sister Rita Marie Bergeron, Jean Michela, and Mary Margaret Reisenger.
Students from The College of St. Scholastica and their dates all dressed in formal attire attend the Rheumatic Fever Charity Ball. This event took place at the Spalding Hotel in Duluth, MN with music by The Vagabonds.
Students from The College of St. Scholastica and their dates all dressed in formal attire attend the Rheumatic Fever Charity Ball. This event took place at the Spalding Hotel in Duluth, MN with music by The Vagabonds.
Students from The College of St. Scholastica are shown celebrating Mother-Daughter Day in the Our Lady Queen of Peace Chapel by crowning a statue of the Virgin Mary with flowers.
Students from The College of St. Scholastica are shown golfing during physical education class. This three-hole golf course on campus was located west of Tower Hall.
Aerial view of the College of St. Scholastica campus taken from the southeast. The following buildings are visible from left to right: warming house, gymnasium, greenhouse, Stanbrook Hall, Our Lady Queen of Peace Chapel, Tower Hall, and Tarry Hall.
External view of The College of St. Scholastica taken from the southeast. The following buildings are visible from left to right: Stanbrook Hall, Our Lady Queen of Peace Chapel, and Tower Hall.
Students from The College of St. Scholastica are shown performing a Christmas program titled "A Ceremony of Carols" in the Rockhurst Auditorium. Some students are identified are Elaine Bossert, Mary Sutter, Marge Sullivan, Jean Lennihan, Mary Kay Manning, Mary Ann Torro, Joanne Garfield, Fran Reed, Mary Patnaude, Mary Jean Nordlum, Lois Anderson, Ruth MacMillan, Barb LeBeau, Julie Slattery, Denise Quello, and Pat Nelson.
Nursing students from The College of St. Scholastica are shown participating in a capping ceremony in the Our Lady Queen of Peace Chapel. Sister Rita Marie Bergeron is capping a nursing student with Beverley St. John and Rose Marie Franklin to the left and to the right.
Nursing students from The College of St. Scholastica nursing students are shown posing for their graduation picture. Pictured left to right in the front row are Clara Meyer, Evelyn Plutt, Virginia Christiansen, Helen Davich, and Mary Agnes Adamski. Pictured left to right in the back row are Gladys Zormier, Catherine Rieder, Louise Jacobsen, Irene Reiser, Frances Floriano, and Betty Kreidler.
Students from The College of St. Scholastica are shown relaxing around a television. Pictured left to right are Yvonne Stuer, Bonita Pouchnik, and Margaret Fitzgerald.
Medical technology students from the The College of St. Scholastica are shown working in chemistry laboratory. Pictured left to right in the front row are Dorothy Johnson and Catherine Arens. Pictured left to right in the middle row are Frances Muehlbaum, Joan Wakefield, Marjorie Reed, Adrie Langdon, Lois Blechel, Ruth Ball, Joanne Loucks, Florence Baxter, Ruth Ristan, Fern Sortedahl, and Annabel Krispen. Pictured left to right in the back row are Lorna Row Claire Strang, Geraldine Kurtz, Frances Lobaca, Audree Thomas, and Carol Ecklin.
An aerial view shows Saint Benedict's Monastery's farm which had pastures, cultivated fields for crops and large gardens and shelter for cows, pigs, sheep and chickens.
Expansion of Monastery (1880-1909). This aerial view of St. Benedict's Convent/Academy campus (1909) shows the extent of the 40-year growth of the Benedictine community and its academy from the 1863 church/convent/school complex to this impressive campus. About five years after this photograph was taken, the addition of the spacious, copper-domed chapel and the Teresa Hall addition to the academy/college, gave St. Benedict's Convent the appearance of a full-fledged monastery with the college under its wing (Saint Benedict's Monastery Archives).