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Established in 1994, the Women and Leadership Archives (WLA) collects and makes available permanently valuable records of women and women’s organizations, which document women’s lives, roles, and contributions. The Women and Leadership Archives has its roots in Mundelein College, which was founded and operated by the Sisters of Charity of the Blessed Virgin Mary (BVM), and provided education to women from 1930 to 1991, when it affiliated with Loyola University Chicago. After the affiliation, Mundelein’s spirit lived on in the creation of the Ann Ida Gannon, BVM, Center for Women and Leadership. The Women and Leadership Archives grew out of the need to preserve Mundelein College records and expanded to collect papers of women leaders. Collection strengths include the subject areas of activism and women’s issues; authors; education; environmental issues; public service; social justice; women religious; and the fine, performance, and visual arts. The WLA is part of the Ann Ida Gannon, BVM, Center for Women and Leadership and Loyola University Libraries. Visit our website for more information or to view our collections.

10/06/2026

It was great to spend the afternoon at Loyola's Wellness Fair on 9/30! We provided plants for students who could then decorate or bedazzle the pots. Thanks to everyone who stopped by our table!

10/02/2026

We are sad to share that today is Chanelle Davis' last day as WLA Archives Associate. Chanelle has been in the position for a little over a year, and we are grateful for all her efforts, including supporting class visits and researchers, coordinating social media and communications, participating in outreach and other programming, and processing archival collections. We will miss her and wish her the very best in her new role at the South Side Community Art Center! Please join us in thanking Chanelle! 👏

10/01/2026

GSWs Sofia and Alena are hard at work selecting archival items for the WLA Open House: Archives After Dark! Stop by anytime during the open house on Thursday, October 15, 2026, from 3-6 pm on the Third Floor of Piper Hall. View rarely seen archival materials related to the theme of women's work and participate in a hands-on activity! 🔨More details here: https://libcal.luc.edu/event/17444843

09/30/2026

Join the Chicago Film Archives on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at 6:30 pm for a showing of the film Burnt Oranges, followed by a conversation with director Silvia Malagrino. The film is a personal and poetic memoir of Argentina's "Dirty War" and its continuing aftermath. The event will be held at the Epiphany Center for the Arts, 201 S Ashland Ave. Learn more about the event: https://www.chicagofilmarchives.org/calendar/event/inside-out-burnt-oranges-2005/

Check out the Silvia Malagrino Papers at the WLA!https://www.luc.edu/media/lucedu/wla/Malagrino%20Silvia.pdf

09/29/2026

Loyola University Chicago History Department and the Medieval Studies Program are hosting Sara McDougall (John Jay College / CUNY Graduate Center) for a book talk on her new book, "Justice for Jehanne: The Tale of a Medieval Survivor" (Princeton UP, 2026). Join them on Thursday, October 1, 2026, from 4-5 pm in the SES, Room 124!

09/28/2026

WLA Director Emily Reiher was recently interviewed by student writer Violet Cavanagh of the Loyola Phoenix about Mundelein College's first student newspaper, The Skyscraper. The article sheds light on the importance of newspapers like The Skyscraper and The Loyola Phoenix in sharing college experiences from a student perspective.

Check out the article: https://loyolaphoenix.com/2026/09/hot-off-the-press-mundelein-colleges-newspaper/

09/25/2026

Today, Dolly Parton Day is officially recognized by dozens of cities and counties across the U.S. in honor of the late artist, philanthropist, and literacy advocate. In addition to the many social causes she supported, Dolly recognized the importance of women’s work. She creatively conveyed the sentiment in the 1980 “9 to 5” film and song. We remember Dolly not only for her artistry but for her commitment to amplifying women’s voices. If you are interested in other stories about women’s work, we invite you to join us on Thursday, October 15, 2026, from 3-6 pm on the Third Floor of Piper Hall for the WLA Open House: Archives After Dark! 🔨More details here: https://libcal.luc.edu/event/17444843

09/24/2026

The art of protest can take many forms, from taking to the streets to wearing visible symbols to promote the causes we support. Check out this selection of protest buttons from our collections!

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Loyola University Chicago, Piper Hall, Third Floor 1032 W Sheridan Road
Chicago, IL
60626

Telephone

+17735088837

Website

http://www.luc.edu/wla

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