Overview
Title : Jeanne O’Laughlin, O.P. Collection
Extent : 12 linear feet
Location: 04 (22 boxes)
Language: English
Biographical note
Raised in Detroit, Michigan, Sister Jeanne joined the Adrian Dominican Sisters at the age of 16. She earned her bachelor’s degree from Siena Heights College in Adrian and a master’s degree in biology and a doctorate in educational administration from the University of Arizona. Following graduation, she served in several administrative positions in higher education and as the Superintendent of the Adrian Dominican Independent School System in Michigan, Illinois and Florida. In November 1981, Barry College officially became Barry University and Sister Jeanne became the school’s fifth President. During her tenure, she oversaw a period of exponential institutional growth. In 2005, she became Chancellor of Barry University with the goal of helping women in developing countries attain advanced degrees from Barry and other U.S. universities. Sister Jeanne continued as an active member of numerous civic and professional associations, and has been honored by numerous organizations including the YWCA, and the Anti-Defamation League.
Scope and Content Note:
The collection includes biographical or historical materials related to Sr. Jeanne O’Laughlin, President of Barry University, 1981-2003, Chancellor of Barry University, 2003.
Series Description:
Series I: Personal Papers
Series II: Awards & Recognition
Series III: Appointments
Series IV: Barry University Governance/Administration
Series V: Other Files
Series VI: Audiovisual materials
Administrative Information
Acquisition information: Documents are continuously acquired through deposit
Processed by: Veronica Herrera and Sister Dorothy Jehle, September 2006. Updated by Ximena Valdivia, 2009
Access Restrictions: This collection is unrestricted / open for research
Preferred Citation: Jeanne O’Laughlin, O.P. Collection, Barry University Archives and Special Collections
Container List:
Series I: Personal Papers
Box 1 Biographical material / resumes, 1984-2004
Interviews
Family
Incidents/Health Issues
Golden/Diamond Jubilee as nun, 1996, 2006
Inauguration as President of BU, 1981
Inauguration Mass – Sermon by Fr. Neal McDermott, OP
Sister amnesia’s Nunsense Jamboree, 1995, 1997
Box 2 Retirement from BU: Plans, 2004
Retirement from BU: Program
Retirement from BU: Media
Retirement from BU: Correspondence
Retirement from BU: Washington Salute
Speeches: Inaugural Address by SJO, 1981
Speeches: Addresses to Fall Assembly, 1983-1996
Speeches: Addresses to Fall Assembly, 1997-2003
Thomas and Elizabeth O’Laughlin Scholarship
Writings and Speeches, 1980-1998
Writings: Presidents’ Public Diaries, 2000
Series II: Awards & Recognition
Box 3 Awards, 1981-1992
Awards, 1993-1996
Awards, 1997-2009
Amigos for Kids Award, 2004-04-24
Florida Women’s Hall of Fame, 1999-11
Box 4 Florida Women of Achievement, 2005
Legends of South Florida, 2005
Rollins College Honorary Degree, 1997
Sand in my Shoes Award, 1999-02-11
Spirit of Excellence Award, 1993-09-27
St. Thomas University Honorary Degree, 1997
Series III: Appointments & Commissions
Box 5 Appointments, 1983-2003
Barrett Bank of South Florida – Board of Directors, 1984-1995
Columbus Hemispheric Trade Commission Education Sub-Committee, 1986-88
Dade County Relations Board, 1985-1987
Governor’s Commission of the Homeless, 1992, 1999
JoinTogether - Public Policy Panel on Financing Substance Abuse Serv., 1993
Miami Coalition for a Safe and Drug Free Community, 1991-1997
Miami Coalition for a Drug Free Community - Religious Task Force, 1987-1991
Miami International Airport - Panel, 1999-2004
Non-Group, 1986-2000
Box 6 Orange Bowl Committee, 1984-1996
Productivity Center Inc. – Board of Advisors, 1984-1985
Save the Children - LAC. South Florida Advisory Board, 1998-2000
State Board of Independent Colleges and Universities of Florida, 1989-1994
Summit of the Americas, 1994-1995
Box 7-9 Department of Children and Families – Panel on Child Protection, 2002
Box 10-12 Hurricane Andrew - We will Rebuild, 1993
Series IV: Barry University: Governance/Administration
Box 13 First three years
Barry Business, 1983-1999
Community involvement reports, 1987-1995
Correspondence: Memos from SJO
Correspondence: Messages to/from students
Correspondence: Congratulatory from SJO
Correspondence: Alesky II, Patriarch of Russian Orthodox Church
Correspondence: Ambassadors & Diplomats
Correspondence: Andreas, Inez
Correspondence: Brinkley, David
Correspondence: Clergy
Correspondence: Cobb, Charles
Correspondence: Diaz-Balart, Lincoln/Mario
Box 14 Correspondence: Favalora, John
Correspondence: Florida Politicians
Correspondence: Flynn, Raymond (Ambassador)
Correspondence: Graham, Bob
Correspondence: Knights of Columbus
Correspondence: Lehman, William
Correspondence: Local Figures & Politicians
Correspondence: Mack, Connie
Correspondence: Malloy, Edward, CCS
Correspondence: Martinez, Mel
Correspondence: National Politicians
Correspondence: Neenan, William
Correspondence: Nelson, E. Benjamin
Correspondence: O’Brien, Dennis
Correspondence: Reagan, Ronald
Correspondence: Reno, Janet
Correspondence: Ros-Lehtinen, Ileana
Correspondence: Ross, Donald
Correspondence: Shaw, Claw
Correspondence: Shriver, Eunice Kennedy
Correspondence: University Presidents
Correspondence: Miscellaneous
Box 15 Federal Funds
Financial Plants, 1983-1988
Initiatives, 1998-2004
Initiatives: Articulation Barry-MDCC
Initiatives: BU Intercultural Community Center, 2000
Initiatives: Black Ministers’ Program, 1982
Initiatives: Distance Education Planning, 2002-2005
Initiatives: Fundraising, 1984-1993
Initiatives: Habitat for Humanity, 1991
Initiatives: Hands Across America, 1986
Initiatives: ICUF 30-Mile Rule
Initiatives: Jail & bail, 1993
Initiatives: Miami Shores/BU Charter School, 1998
Initiatives: Singing at St. Patrick’s Day Dinner, 1996
Lobbyist Fausto Gomez
Box 16 Postsecondary Education Planning Commission, 1972-1999
Box 17-18 President’s Conferences, 1981-2004 (2 boxes)
Box 19 Report/Assessment results, 1992-1994
Speaks & Engagements, 1983-1991
Speaks & Engagements, 1992-1994
Speaks & Engagements, 1995-1998
Speaks & Engagements, 1999-2002
Series V: Other files
Box 20 Assistance to Chinese refugees, 1992
Assistance to Haitian immigrants, 1982-2003
Bishop, Ann
Chapel Renovation, 1991-1992
Chapel Re-Dedication, 1992 Jan. 30
Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce, 1985-1994
Haitian Tenants, 2001
Katzentine House, 1986-1992
Kennel Club Property Transaction, 1996-1998
Lehman, William
South Florida Unites: One peace at a time, 1987
Trip to Cuba, 1998 Feb. 18-22
Trip to Israel, 1986
WXEL
Miscellaneous
Series V: Subject files
Box 21 Newspaper Clippings: 1973-2011
Box 22 Newspaper Clippings: Gonzalez, Elian, 2000-2005
Series VI: Audiovisual materials
