I. Overview
Title: Early records of Barry College, 1940-1950
Date: 1940-1950
Location: 01/02
Extent: 1 box (0.5 linear ft.)
Language: English
II. Historical note
Groundbreaking for Barry College took place Jan. 24, 1940, and the cornerstone was laid June 20, 1940, by Bishop Patrick Barry. The college was dedicated on Feb. 4, 1941, with an impressive gathering of hierarchy, diocesan priests, religious, and students.
III. The Collection
This collection includes records of the groundbreaking, laying of the cornerstone, and dedication of the college, from 1940-1941.
There are newspaper clippings describing students’ life, copy of the first year roster of students, class schedule and early Barry stationery. It also includes materials summarizing efforts of Barry students during World War II, such as records of the purchasing of war bonds and stamps.
IV. Container list
01/02 Groundbreaking for Barry College, 1/24/40
Laying of Cornerstone, 6/20/40
Dedication, Speeches, 2/04/41
Dedication, Correspondence and guest list
Dedication, Invitation and Program
Dedication, Newspaper publicity
Alma Mater
First faculty of Barry College
First year schedule, roster, stationery
Newspaper clippings of early student life
Campus pictures, 1950
National Geographic article, 1950
Defense efforts in WWII
Defense Council
1950s information
Barry College Student Guide, 1945
V. Administrative Information
Access Restrictions: This collection is open for research
Processed by: Sister Arnold Benedetto, O.P., revised by Ximena Valdivia, 2011
Preferred Citation: Early Records of Barry College, Barry University Archives and Special Collections, Miami Shores, Florida
