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The art of Louisa Jenkins’ Sophia Mural
The Spring 2012 issue of CA Modern, a magazine on Californian Mid-Century Modern architecture published by the Eichler Network, features a fascinating and colorful story on the art of mosaics, “Art Goes to Pieces.” In it, Senior Staff Writer David … Continue reading
Posted in Campus Construction 1955-1958
Tagged 1950s, 1957, architecture, art, California, Louisa Jenkins, mid-century, Milton T. Pflueger, mosaic, Oakland, SNJM, students
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College of the Holy Names Nuns on Lake Merritt
College of the Holy Names Nuns on Lake Merritt, a photo by Holy Names University on Flickr.
Posted in Lake Merritt Campus 1868-1957
Tagged boating, California, history, Lake Merritt, mid-century, Oakland, row boat, SNJM
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New Beginnings: Campus Construction
The 60-acre property nestled in the Oakland hills was purchased by the Sisters with the money earned by the sale of the Lake Merritt campus to Henry Kaiser. The mid-century modern campus buildings, designed by Bay Area architect Milton T. … Continue reading
Posted in Campus Construction 1955-1958
Tagged 1950s, architecture, California, campus, history, mid-century, Milton T. Pflueger, Oakland, SNJM
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Unicef — Off to help the world’s children
College of the Holy Names Unicef collection, a photo by Holy Names University on Flickr. College of the Holy Names Unicef collection.
Posted in College of the Holy Names 1957-1960s
Tagged 1960s, California, history, mid-century, Oakland, SNJM, students, Unicef
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Out With the Old, In With the New
In 1957 the entire college moved from Lake Merritt to the new campus on Mountain Boulevard. The old property was sold to Henry Kaiser, its buildings demolished to make way for the Kaiser Building. Above, some alumni and SNJM Sisters … Continue reading
Merry Christmas from Holy Names University
College of the Holy Names students and a Sister look on as a priest blesses a tree they are planting (we think! — let us know if you know more about this photo in the comments).
Posted in Lake Merritt Campus 1868-1957
Tagged 1950s, California, history, Lake Merritt, Oakland, SNJM, students
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Registration Day
Sister Madeleine Rose oversees Registration Day.
Posted in College of the Holy Names 1957-1960s
Tagged 1960s, California, history, Oakland, SNJM, students
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