Sister Rose Mercedes, standing in front of a postal window at the Marylhurst post office, holding a stack of letters. Sister Rose served as the postmaster for the Marylhurst Post Office, with most of her patients being Marylhurst University students. This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Friday, January 6, 1950 (negative 1 of 4).

Students and sisters, carrying umbrellas, during the annual Sodality procession at Marylhurst University. They march towards a rock grotto, which appears to be holding a sculpture. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, May 18, 1952 (negative 1 of 12).

Students in the Marylhurst University chapel during the annual Sodality procession. Students, wearing cap and gowns, sit in pews on the lower level of the chapel as they face towards an alter. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, May 18, 1952 (negative 10 of 12).

Students at Marylhurst University filing out of a building during the annual Sodality procession. Laurelet Chaney stands at the center of the group carrying a cross, while other students march behind her. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, May 18, 1952 (negative 12 of 12).

Students and sisters in the Marylhurst University chapel during the annual Sodality procession. Students, wearing cap and gowns, sit in pews on the lower level of the chapel, while several sisters sit in boxes above them. This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, May 18, 1952 (negative 2 of 12).

Students at Marylhurst University filing out of a building during the annual Sodality procession. Laurelet Chaney carries a cross, followed by other students, two of which carry flag mounted to poles. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, May 18, 1952 (negative 3 of 12).

Students at Marylhurst University filing out of a building during the annual Sodality procession. Laurelet Chaney stands at the center of the group carrying a cross, while other students are arranged around a decorative fountain. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, May 18, 1952 (negative 4 of 12).

Students and sisters during the annual Sodality procession at Marylhurst University. The students wear caps and gowns and stand in front of a rock grotto with a priest (Father Killian). Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, May 18, 1952 (negative 5 of 12).

Marylhurst University student Barbara Joyce places a crown on flowers on the head of the Virgin Mary during the annual Sodality procession. She wears a cap and gown and is holding her hands towards the sculpture. A cropped version of this photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, May 18, 1952 (negative 6 of 12).

Three students during the annual Sodality procession at Marylhurst University. Wearing caps and gowns, the student in the center holds a pole affixed with a representation of the Virgin Mary. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, May 18, 1952 (negative 8 of 12).

Sisters Guadalupe Haro, and Maria Teresa Haro seated next to a fountain at Marylhurst University. The sisters traveled to Oregon from Mexico City to attend school. A brick building can be seen at the other side of the fountain (negative 1 of 4).

Photograph showing four unidentified young women standing at the top of a staircase and four unidentified young men standing on the stairway, looking up at them. The young women are wearing dresses and corsages, and the young men are wearing suits. The text “3 - 8” is written on the negative and is visible in the lower left corner of the image. The unconfirmed note “Marylhurst College Dance 11/20/42” is written on the negative sleeve. Marylhurst College, located in Marylhurst, Oregon, became Marylhurst University in 1998. See related image Nos. 375A0206, 375A0207, 375A0208, 375A0209, 375A0210, and 375A0211.

Photograph showing a crowd of Marylhurst College students and their dates dancing at a formal. The number “2 - 9” is written on the negative and is visible in the lower right corner of the image. The unconfirmed note “Marylhurst College dance 11/20/42” is written on the negative sleeve. Marylhurst College, located in Marylhurst, Oregon, became Marylhurst University in 1998. See related image Nos. 375A0205, 375A0207, 375A0208, 375A0209, and 375A0211.

Photograph showing a crowd of Marylhurst College students and their dates dancing at a formal. The text “4 - 5 s” is written on the negative and is visible in the lower right corner of the image. The text “Marylhurst College dance 11/20/42” is written on the negative sleeve. Marylhurst College, located in Marylhurst, Oregon, became Marylhurst University in 1998. See related image Nos. 375A0205, 375A0206, 375A0208, 375A0209, and 375A0211.

Photograph showing a crowd of Marylhurst College students and their dates dancing at a formal. The text “7 - 10” is written on the negative and is visible in the lower right corner of the image. The text “Marylhurst College dance 11/20/42” is written on the negative sleeve. Marylhurst College, located in Marylhurst, Oregon, became Marylhurst University in 1998. See related image Nos. 375A0205, 375A0206, 375A0207, 375A0209, and 375A0211.

Photograph showing a crowd of Marylhurst College students and their dates dancing at a formal. The text “1 - 12” is written on the negative and is visible in the lower right corner of the image. The text “Marylhurst College dance 11/20/42” is written on the negative sleeve. Marylhurst College, located in Marylhurst, Oregon, became Marylhurst University in 1998. See related image Nos. 375A0205, 375A0206, 375A0207, 375A0208, and 375A0211.

Photograph showing a crowd of Marylhurst College students and their dates dancing at a formal. The number 4 and a word that may be “Small” are written on the negative and are visible in the lower right corner of the image. The text “Marylhurst College dance 11/20/42” is written on the negative sleeve. Marylhurst College, located in Marylhurst, Oregon, became Marylhurst University in 1998. See related image Nos. 375A0205, 375A0206, 375A0207, 375A0208, and 375A0209.

Photograph showing a crowd of Marylhurst College students and their dates dancing at a formal. The number “2 - 4” is written on the negative and is visible in the lower right corner of the image. The text “Marylhurst College dance 11/20/42” is written on the negative sleeve. Marylhurst College, located in Marylhurst, Oregon, became Marylhurst University in 1998. See related image Nos. 375A0205, 375A0206, 375A0207, 375A0208, 375A0209, and 375A0210.

Photograph, taken from the side, showing an unidentified graduate kissing the ring of Archbishop Edward D. Howard as she receives her diploma at Marylhurst College commencement in 1943. The text “Marylhurst College commencement / 6/3/43” is written on the negative sleeve. See related image Nos. 375A0218, 375A0219, 375A0220, and 375A0221. Marylhurst College, located in Marylhurst, Oregon, became Marylhurst University in 1998.

Photograph, taken from the side, showing two unidentified graduates standing in front of Archbishop Edward D. Howard during Marylhurst College commencement in 1943. The text “Marylhurst College commencement / 6/3/43” is written on the negative sleeve. See related image Nos. 375A0217, 375A0219, 375A0220, and 375A0221. Marylhurst College, located in Marylhurst, Oregon, became Marylhurst University in 1998.

Photograph showing Marylhurst College students wearing mortarboards and gowns walking down the steps from the stage at the school’s 1943 commencement ceremony. The text “Marylhurst College commencement 6/3/43” is written on the negative sleeve. See related image Nos. 375A0217, 375A0218, 375A0220, and 375A0221. Marylhurst College, located in Marylhurst, Oregon, became Marylhurst University in 1998.

Photograph showing Marylhurst College students wearing mortarboards and gowns sitting on a stage during the school’s 1943 commencement ceremony. An unidentified man, also wearing a mortarboard and gown, is speaking at a lectern on the stage. The text “Marylhurst College commencement 6/3/43” is written on the negative sleeve. See related image Nos. 375A0217, 375A0218, 375A0219, and 375A0221. Marylhurst College, located in Marylhurst, Oregon, became Marylhurst University in 1998.

Photograph, taken from the side, showing an unidentified graduate kissing the ring of Archbishop Edward D. Howard as she receives her diploma at Marylhurst College commencement in 1943. Other graduates are watching from seats in the background. The text “Marylhurst College commencement 6/3/43” is written on the negative sleeve. See related image Nos. 375A0217, 375A0218, 375A0219, and 375A0220. Marylhurst College, located in Marylhurst, Oregon, became Marylhurst University in 1998.

Photograph showing four unidentified Marylhurst College students on the steps at the entrance to the administration building on the school’s opening day in September 1943. All four have suitcases and are wearing hats, jackets and skirts. The second young woman from right is sitting on her suitcase, holding a tennis racket, and looking up at the two people to her left. The unconfirmed note “Marylhurst College opening 9/13/43” is written on the negative sleeve. See related image No. 375A0225. Marylhurst College, located in Marylhurst, Oregon, became Marylhurst University in 1998.

Photograph showing four unidentified students at the entrance of the Marylhurst College administration building on opening day in 1943. One of the students is holding the door for the other three, who are each carrying a suitcase. The unconfirmed note “Marylhurst College opening 9/13/43” is written on the negative sleeve. See related image No. 375A0222. Marylhurst College, located in Marylhurst, Oregon, became Marylhurst University in 1998.

Photograph showing five unidentified Marylhurst College students at the entrance to a building in October 1943. Four of the students are gathered around the fifth, who is sitting at a small decorated table with a sign that reads: “THE MOST YOU CAN SAVE IS THE LEAST YOU CAN DO / BUY WAR BONDS / OR STAMPS EVERY PAY DAY.” The third student from right is handing a document to the person sitting at the table. The unconfirmed note “Marylhurst College student groups 10/28/43” is written on the negative sleeve. Marylhurst College, located in Marylhurst, Oregon, became Marylhurst University in 1998.

Photograph showing seven unidentified Marylhurst College students seated around a square table. Each young woman is drinking from a bottle of soda except the student at far left, who is drinking from a teacup. The students also have plates of food, including cupcakes and hot dogs. The unconfirmed note “Marylhurst College student groups / 10/28/43” is written on the negative sleeve. Marylhurst College, located in Marylhurst, Oregon, became Marylhurst University in 1998.

Photograph showing five unidentified Marylhurst College students posing with a rough map of Europe and Asia. The map is pinned on top of a dart board, and targets are drawn in several spots on the map. Each young woman is holding a dart up to the map. The unconfirmed note “Marylhurst College student groups / 10/28/1943” is written on the negative sleeve. Marylhurst College, located in Marylhurst, Oregon, became Marylhurst University in 1998.