Sinai Pilgrimage: Photographs and Souvenirs, 1980 - 1981

This collection contains correspondence, publications, manuscripts, addresses, audiovisual materials, artifacts, and other papers related to Sister Catherine McNamee, eighth president of the College of St. Catherine. The bulk of the collection dates from McNamee’s time as president of the College of St. Catherine from 1979 to 1984, and includes materials related to her civic involvement as well as memberships in outside organizations. A major focus in the collection is material pertaining to observation of the 75th anniversary of the College, including documentation of a pilgrimage made by McNamee to the Monastery of St. Catherine in Egypt. Also of note is extensive planning and publicity material from the public relations office documenting McNamee’s activities and accomplishments as president of the College.