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Edward J. O'Donnell, S.J., sits on a bench behind Johnston Hall
Marquette University -- History; Marquette University -- Presidents -- Pictorial works; O'Donnell, Edward J. -- Pictorial works;
Rev. Edward O'Donnell, S.J., sits on a bench behind Johnston Hall, circa 1960. O'Donnell served as president of Marquette University from 1948-1962 and as chancellor from 1962-1972.
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Dignitaries sit at the head table at a Civic Dinner welcoming incoming Marquette University president Edward J. O'Donnell, S.J., 1948
Marquette University -- History; Marquette University -- Presidents -- Pictorial works; O'Donnell, Edward J. -- Pictorial works; Kiley, Moses E. (Moses Elias), 1876-1953 -- Pictorial works; Wanvig, Chester O. -- Pictorial works; Staffes, Herbert --...
Dignitaries sit at the head table at a Civic Dinner welcoming Rev. Edward J. O'Donnell, S.J., the new president of Marquette University. The event was held at the Schroeder Hotel on October 19, 1948. Amongst those at the table are (beginning at...
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The Chain of Office is presented to Edward J. O'Donnell, S.J., 1953
Marquette University -- History; Marquette University -- Presidents -- Pictorial works; O'Donnell, Edward J. -- Pictorial works; Spalatin, Christopher A. -- Pictorial works; Kovrig, Bela -- Pictorial works; Smal-Stocki, Roman, 1893-1969 --...
Four Marquette University professors, who were exiled from eastern Europe by the Communists, present the Chain of Office to Rev. Edward J. O'Donnell, S.J., president of Marquette University, in appreciation of academic freedom, December 16, 1953....
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Edward J. O'Donnell, S.J., sits at his desk
Marquette University -- History; Marquette University -- Presidents -- Pictorial works; O'Donnell, Edward J. -- Pictorial works;
Rev. Edward J. O'Donnell, S.J., sits at his desk, circa 1960. O'Donnell served as president of Marquette University from 1948-1962 and as chancellor from 1962-1972.
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Edward J. O'Donnell, S.J., talks on the telephone in his office
Marquette University -- History; Marquette University -- Presidents -- Pictorial works; O'Donnell, Edward J. -- Pictorial works;
Rev. Edward J. O'Donnell, S.J., talks on the telephone in his office, circa 1960. O'Donnell served as president of Marquette University from 1948-1962 and as chancellor from 1962-1972.
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Edward J. O'Donnell, S.J., gives a speech at a podium
Marquette University -- History; Marquette University -- Presidents -- Pictorial works; O'Donnell, Edward J. -- Pictorial works;
Rev. Edward J. O'Donnell, S.J., gives a speech (possibly a commencement address) at a podium. Mounted on the podium is a microphone. O'Donnell served as president of Marquette University from 1948-1962.
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Father O' Donnell with Don Kojis and friends, 1958-1959
Basketball; College sports; Marquette University -- Basketball
Don Kojis and a group of friends sit around a table eating lunch in a a cafeteria. They are joined by Father O' Donnell, who is shaking one of the men's hands. Kojis sits to the left of Father O'Donnell, and is wearing a sweater which reads "1958."
Marquette University Intercollegiate Athletic Hall of Fame

Hilltop, 1972, vol. 58
Marquette University - Periodicals; Marquette University - Students - Yearbooks; College Yearbooks
Hilltop Yearbooks, 1915-1996

O'Donnell Hall
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A pamphlet describing O'Donnell Hall, including sample floor plans, descriptions of the accommodations, and a brief history of the building project.
Marquette University Campus Buildings

Edward J. O'Donnell, S.J.
Marquette University -- History; Marquette University -- Presidents -- Pictorial works; O'Donnell, Edward J. -- Pictorial works;
Rev. Edward J. O'Donnell, S.J., who served as president of Marquette University from 1948-1962.
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Edward J. O'Donnell, S.J.
Marquette University -- History; Marquette University -- Presidents -- Pictorial works; O'Donnell, Edward J. -- Pictorial works;
Rev. Edward J. O'Donnell, S.J., who served as president of Marquette University from 1948-1962.
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Edward J. O'Donnell, S.J., stands at a podium during a press conference announcing the Marquette Plan, 1960
Marquette University -- History; Marquette University -- Presidents -- Pictorial works; O'Donnell, Edward J. -- Pictorial works;
Marquette University President Rev. Edward J. O'Donnell, S.J., stands at a podium during a press conference announcing the Marquette Plan, November 11, 1960. Behind him are a number of architectural drawings representing buildings envisioned as a...
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Edward J. O'Donnell, S.J., talks with science fair winners John Schmidt and Claudia Jacobson, 1955
Marquette University -- History; Marquette University -- Presidents -- Pictorial works; O'Donnell, Edward J. -- Pictorial works; Science fairs -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee -- Pictorial works;
Marquette University President Rev. Edward J. O'Donnell, S.J., talks with Southeastern Wisconsin Science Fair prize winners John Schmidt and Claudia Jacobson, April 1955. Schmidt, of Port Washington, won honors for the best exhibit in the physics...
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Edward J. O'Donnell, S.J., talks to a student outside of Memorial Library
Marquette University -- History; Marquette University -- Presidents -- Pictorial works; O'Donnell, Edward J. -- Pictorial works;
Marquette University President Rev. Edward J. O'Donnell, S.J. talks to student from his car in front of Memorial Library, circa 1953.
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Edward J. O'Donnell, S.J., presents a chart illustrating the growth of the College of Business Administration
Marquette University -- History; Marquette University -- Presidents -- Pictorial works; O'Donnell, Edward J. -- Pictorial works;
Marquette University President Rev. Edward J. O'Donnell, S.J., presents a chart illustrating the growth of the College of Business Administration, circa 1950.
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Edward J. O'Donnell, S.J., drops in at a football practice, 1958
Marquette University -- History; Marquette University -- Presidents -- Pictorial works; O'Donnell, Edward J. -- Pictorial works; Mullins, Laurence A. -- Pictorial works; Druze, John F. -- Pictorial works;
Marquette University President Rev. Edward J. O'Donnell, S.J., drops in at a football practice, 1958, conferring with Larry (Moon) Mullins, left, and football coach Johnny Druze.
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Edward J. O'Donnell, S.J., and a group of Marquette men hold a street sign
Marquette University -- History; Marquette University -- Presidents -- Pictorial works; O'Donnell, Edward J. -- Pictorial works;
Marquette University President Rev. Edward J. O'Donnell, S.J., and a group of Marquette men hold a street sign for the intersection of 10th St. and Tory Hill.
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Edward J. O'Donnell, S.J., accepts a check from a group of students
Marquette University -- History; Marquette University -- Presidents -- Pictorial works; O'Donnell, Edward J. -- Pictorial works;
Rev. Edward J. O'Donnell, S.J., accepts a check from a group of students in front of the Greater Marquette Center, circa 1960.
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Edward J. O'Donnell, S.J., accepts a glass of punch at a student social event
Marquette University -- History; Marquette University -- Presidents -- Pictorial works; O'Donnell, Edward J. -- Pictorial works;
Marquette University President Rev. Edward J. O'Donnell, S.J., accepts a glass of punch at a student social event and socializes with a crowd of students.
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Edward J. O'Donnell, S.J., wishes members of the 1959 basketball team good luck
O'Donnell, Edward J. -- Pictorial works; Marquette University -- History; Marquette University -- Presidents -- Pictorial works; Marquette University -- Basketball;
Marquette University President Rev. Edward J. O'Donnell, S.J., stops by the faculty dining room in the Brooks Memorial Union to wish members of the 1959 basketball team good luck.
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Hilltop, 1931, vol. 17
Marquette University - Periodicals; Marquette University - Students - Yearbooks; College Yearbooks
Hilltop Yearbooks, 1915-1996

Marquette University President Edward J. O'Donnell, S.J., and a variety of dignitaries stand on the construction site for the College of Business Administration building (David A. Straz, Jr. Hall), 1950
Academic buildings; Architecture -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; College buildings -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; College campuses -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Marquette University -- Buildings; Universities and colleges -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee;
Marquette University President Edward J. O'Donnell, S.J., and a variety of dignitaries stand on the construction site for the College of Business Administration building (David A. Straz, Jr. Hall), during groundbreaking ceremonies, January 10,...
Marquette University Campus Buildings

Cook-out at O'Donnell Hall, 1994
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Residents of O'Donnell Hall cook bratwurst on a grill outside the main entrance to the residence hall, 1994.
Marquette University Campus Buildings

Students move into O'Donnell Hall, 1994
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Students and parents carry belongings into O'Donnell Hall via the main entry on 18th Street, 1994. Signs posted above the entry greet students and direct them to activities inside.
Marquette University Campus Buildings

Detail, main entry to O'Donnell Hall
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Detail view of the sign above the main entry to O'Donnell Hall along 18th Street.
Marquette University Campus Buildings

Architectural drawing, O'Donnell Hall
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A pen and ink drawing of O'Donnell Hall, a residence hall proposed for Marquette University women.
Marquette University Campus Buildings

O'Donnell Hall room, circa 1955
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O'Donnell Hall room, circa 1955. Four gentleman seem to be interviewing two residents about life in the hall.
Marquette University Campus Buildings

O'Donnell Hall room, circa 1955
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Typical single room in O'Donnell Hall, circa 1955, featuring a Hollywood bed with a bookcase built into the headboard and a sliding door to hide belongings.
Marquette University Campus Buildings

Double room, O'Donnell Hall circa 1955
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A view of a typical double room in O'Donnell Hall, circa 1955. The Hollywood headboard can be seen clearly in this picture along with the double desk and one of the wardrobes.
Marquette University Campus Buildings

Women wash their hair in an O'Donnell Hall bathroom, 1952
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Two women wash hair in a bathroom in O'Donnell Hall, September 8, 1952. The residence hall featured sprayer attachments, allowing the women to wash their hair in the sinks.
Marquette University Campus Buildings

Barbara Watson and Katy Straub exit O'Donnell Hall, 1965-1966
College buildings -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; College campuses -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Dormitories -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Marquette University -- Buildings; Universities and colleges -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee;
Barbara Watson and Katy Straub exit O'Donnell Hall via the main 18th Street entrance, 1965-1966.
Marquette University Campus Buildings

Students move into their O'Donnell Hall room, 1952
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Two roommates pose with their belongings as they move into O'Donnell Hall, September 8, 1952. Books are stacked on the floor and tied with twine; suitcases, clothes on hangers, and boxes all need to find a home in the newly opened residence hall.
Marquette University Campus Buildings

Four residents of O'Donnell Hall relax together, 1968
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Four residents of O'Donnell Hall relax together, 1968. One young woman plays the guitar while the other three, including one in curlers, listen.
Marquette University Campus Buildings

O'Donnell Hall lounge, 1952
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Three young ladies relax in the lounge in O'Donnell Hall, 1952. Two of the women read magazines, while the third watches television.
Marquette University Campus Buildings

Students gather and socialize in the O'Donnell Hall lounge, 1952
College buildings -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; College campuses -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Dormitories -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Marquette University -- Buildings; Universities and colleges -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee;
Residents of O'Donnell Hall take advantage of the lounge, 1952. Alone or in small groups, they play cards, read magazines, and knit. At center is Margaret "Peg" Finucan Fennig; the knitter is likely Pat Bordwell Sang, and Pat Foley Pfau is seated...
Marquette University Campus Buildings

Roommates study in O'Donnell Hall, circa 1955
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Two roommates study in a typical double room in O'Donnell Hall, circa 1955.
Marquette University Campus Buildings

A group gathers on the steps leading to a side entrance to O'Donnell Hall, circa 1955
College buildings -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; College campuses -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Dormitories -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Marquette University -- Buildings; Universities and colleges -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee;
A group gathers on the steps leading to a side entrance to O'Donnell Hall, circa 1955. The group appears to include both female residents of the hall as well as males likely involved in the construction or administration of the project.
Marquette University Campus Buildings

O'Donnell Hall cafeteria, circa 1955
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A group of female residents and men (probably administrators or construction managers) tour the O'Donnell Hall cafeteria, circa 1955.
Marquette University Campus Buildings

Marquette University President Rev. Edward J. O'Donnell, S.J. holds a framed copy of an architect's rendering of O'Donnell Hall
College buildings -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; College campuses -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Dormitories -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Marquette University -- Buildings; Universities and colleges -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee;
Marquette University Campus Buildings

East facade, O'Donnell Hall, 1951
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Construction work progresses on O'Donnell Hall, as documented in this view of the east facade, October 1, 1951.
Marquette University Campus Buildings

O'Donnell Hall construction site, 1951
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O'Donnell Hall construction site, October 1, 1951.
Marquette University Campus Buildings

East facade, O'Donnell Hall, 1952
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The construction work is nearly complete in this view of the east facade of O'Donnell Hall, August 13, 1952. Marquette students would occupy the building shortly thereafter.
Marquette University Campus Buildings

Marquette University President Rev. Edward J. O'Donnell, S.J. poses with a shovel at the Schroeder Hall groundbreaking, 1956
Architecture -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; College buildings -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; College campuses -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Dormitories -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Marquette University -- Buildings; Universities and colleges -- Wisconsin --...
Marquette University President Rev. Edward J. O'Donnell, S.J. poses with a shovel at the Schroeder Hall groundbreaking, April 14, 1956. O'Donnell is flanked by C.O. Wanvig (left), a member of the Board of Governors who spearheaded the fundraising...
Marquette University Campus Buildings

Two residents of O'Donnell Hall dress in costume for HALLoween, 1981
College buildings -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; College campuses -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Dormitories -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Marquette University -- Buildings; Universities and colleges -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee;
Two residents of O'Donnell Hall dress as babies for HALLoween, 1981. HALLoween is sponsored annually by the Residence Hall Association (RHA), providing a trick-or-treat experience in the residence halls for children from the greater Milwaukee area.
Marquette University Campus Buildings

O'Donnell Hall residents use the laundry room facilities, 1952
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Two residents of O'Donnell Hall make use of the laundry facilities, September 8, 1952. One woman irons while the other wrings out a article of clothing she washed by hand at the nearby sink.
Marquette University Campus Buildings

An O'Donnell Hall resident prepares coffee, 1952
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An O'Donnell Hall resident prepares coffee in one of the kitchenettes in the new residence hall, September 8, 1952.
Marquette University Campus Buildings

A resident of O'Donnell Hall makes use of the laundry facilities in the building, 1952
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A resident of O'Donnell Hall makes use of the dryer in the building's laundry room, September 8, 1952.
Marquette University Campus Buildings

O'Donnell Hall construction site, circa 1950
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Supplies cover the ground surrounding the O'Donnell Hall construction site at a point early during the construction progress.
Marquette University Campus Buildings

Marquette University President Rev. Edward J. O'Donnell, S.J., unveils a portrait of Walter Schroeder in the new residence hall named in his honor, 1957
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Marquette University President Rev. Edward J. O'Donnell, S.J., unveils a portrait of Walter Schroeder in the new residence hall named in his honor, September 21, 1957. Pictured with O'Donnell are Walter Schroeder (left) and C.O. Wanvig, chairman...
Marquette University Campus Buildings

Marquette University President Edward J. O'Donnell, S.J., with General Douglas MacArthur, 1951
Marquette University -- History; Marquette University -- Presidents -- Pictorial works; O'Donnell, Edward J. -- Pictorial works; MacArthur, Douglas, 1880-1964 -- Pictorial works;
Marquette University President Rev. Edward J. O'Donnell, S.J., with General Douglas MacArthur on the football field at Marquette Stadium. MacArthur received an honorary degree of doctor of laws from Marquette on Friday, April 21, 1951.
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