Guide to the Sister Mary Alban Kerwick papers, 1967-1998

(bulk 1967-1969)


Salve Regina University Archives
McKillop Library
100 Ochre Point Ave.
Newport, RI 02891
Tel: 401-341-2276
Fax: 401-341-2951
email: archives@salve.edu

Published in 2019

Collection Overview

Title: Papers of the Academic Dean, Sister Mary Alban Kerwick
Date range: 1967-1998, (bulk 1967-1969)
Creator: Kerwick, Mary Alban, Sister
Extent: .08 Linear Feet
7 folders
Abstract: The records of the Academic Dean, Sister Mary Alban Kerwick consist of correspondence, memorandum, and financial documents.
Language of materials: English
Repository: Salve Regina University Archives
Collection number: RG6.1.5

Scope & content

The records of the Academic Dean, Sister Mary Alban Kerwick document her professional work and activities while serving as the Academic Dean of Salve Regina University. Such activities include but are not limited to promoting the development of the student teacher program, examining the potential for a physical education program for Salve Regina students, and coordinating the site visit of Reverend James McGinley, consultant in Higher Education for Association on American Colleges. Formats of the records include: correspondence, memorandum, and financial documents.

Access Points

Subject Topics Document Types Subject Topics

Arrangement

Records are arranged alphabetically; and in some instances, refined to reflect alphabetical order.

Biographical / Historical

Sister Mary Alban Kerwick was born in Providence, Rhode Island to John J. Kerwick and Mary A. (Cavanaugh) Kerwick. She earned a Bachelor's degree from Providence College and a Master's degree from The Catholic University of America. Between 1932-1935, Sister Mary Alban Kerwick entered the religious order and became a member of the Sisters of Mercy. She served as an educator teaching in various schools in Rhode Island and later became the Academic Dean at Salve Regina University. While at Salve Regina University, Sister Mary Alban Kerwick fostered relationships within the academic and local community; in particular, promoting the student teacher program within the local school system and examining the potential for a physical education program for Salve Regina students through Newport Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA). On January 7, 1998, Sister Mary Alban Kerwick passed away leaving behind a solid footprint in advancing the curriculum and educational programming at Salve Regina University.

Access & Use

Access to the collection: The records are open to the public.
Use of the materials: Various copying restrictions apply, according to the Archives' use policy. Salve Regina University owns the copyright to material produced by employees and trustees of the University and work for hire. Requests for permission to publish material from the University Archives should be directed to the Archivist. See also the Archives' copyright and publication statement.
Preferred citation: [Identification of Item], in RG6.1.5: Sister Mary Alban Kerwick papers, [Box 1, Folder #], Salve Regina University Archives, McKillop Library, Salve Regina University, Newport, RI
Contact information: Salve Regina University Archives
McKillop Library
100 Ochre Point Ave.
Newport, RI 02891
Tel: 401-341-2276
Fax: 401-341-2951
email: archives@salve.edu

Administrative Information

ABOUT THE COLLECTION  
Acquisition: Records were transferred to the Archives sometime prior to 2014.
Processing information: Processed by Michaela Sheerar, Volunteer. Arrangement of file folders was refined on the basis of alphabetical order.
ABOUT THE FINDING AID  
Author: Michaela Sheerar, Volunteer
Encoding: This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace and encoded by Michaela Sheerar, Volunteer, on 2019 April 25.
Descriptive rules: Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Additional Information

Inventory

Box 1, Folder 1 Correspondence: General
Contents Note: File consists of correspondence related to student practice teaching within the local school system, the site visit and recommendations from Reverend James McGinley, Consultant in Higher Education for Association on American Colleges, and miscellaneous correspondence.

 1967-1969
Box 1, Folder 2 Correspondence: Students
Contents Note: File consists of a single memo to selected sophomore students concerning special testing session.

 1968
Box 1, Folder 3 Correspondence: YMCA Physical Education
Contents Note: File consists of correspondence pertaining to Newport Young Men's Christian Association's proposal for a physical education program for students at Salve Regina University.

 1968-1970
Box 1, Folder 4 Dean's List
Contents Note: File consists of a copy of the Dean's List for the Class of 1969, 1970, 1971, and 1972 during the First Semester 1968-1969.

 1969
Box 1, Folder 5 Financial
Contents Note: File consists of quarterly operating budget reports, a budget operating report, budget requests, a travel expense report, catering requests, and expense receipts.

 1967-1969
Box 1, Folder 6 Memorandum: Faculty and Others
Contents Note: File consists of correspondence pertaining to student nominations for fellowships and other honors, faculty meeting dates and agendas, and general reminders of important dates and events.

 1967-1969
Box 1, Folder 7 Obituary
Contents Note: File consists of an obituary pertaining to Sister Mary Alban Kerwick.

 1998