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  Why Are the Fairfield University Buildings Named After Dead Jesuits? and What do they have to do with life in the classroom and residence halls and with the mission of Fairfield University?

  Rev. Joseph F. MacDonnell S.J.

  This guide created by Fairfield University mathematics professor Rev. Joseph F. MacDonnell, S.J. contains twenty-nine illustrative biographies of famous Jesuits who are honored by having university buildings named after them. Includes bibliographic references.

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  If These Stones Could Speak: the Phenomenal Growth of Fairfield University's Campus

  Rev. Joseph F. MacDonnell S.J.

  This 38-page volume, written by Fairfield University historian and mathematics professor Rev. Joseph F. MacDonnell, S.J., documents the early history of the university and in particular outlines the background of each of the buildings on campus. Includes references and a map.

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  Chronicles of Fairfield University (1942 - 1992). Book 2: An Era of Steady Growth and Change.

  George B. Baehr Ph.D.

  The six Chronicles of Fairfield University were published in conjunction with the observance of the 50th Anniversary of the founding of Fairfield University and Fairfield College Preparatory School. The six books included in the Chronicles of Fairfield University are as follows: Book One: The Founding Years; Book Two: An Era of Steady Growth and Change; Book Three: Turmoil and Triumph: the McInnes Years; Book Four: Building Years: Change and Development; Book Five: Lore and Legends; Book Six: Ignatian Character.

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  Chronicles of Fairfield University (1942 - 1992). Book 3: Turmoil and Triumph: The McInnes Years.

  Paul I. Davis

  The six Chronicles of Fairfield University were published in conjunction with the observance of the 50th Anniversary of the founding of Fairfield University and Fairfield College Preparatory School. The six books included in the Chronicles of Fairfield University are as follows: Book One: The Founding Years; Book Two: An Era of Steady Growth and Change; Book Three: Turmoil and Triumph: the McInnes Years; Book Four: Building Years: Change and Development; Book Five: Lore and Legends; Book Six: Ignatian Character.

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  Chronicles of Fairfield University (1942 - 1992). Book 1: The Founding Years.

  Rev. Charles F. Duffy S.J.

  The six Chronicles of Fairfield University were published in conjunction with the observance of the 50th Anniversary of the founding of Fairfield University and Fairfield College Preparatory School. The six books included in the Chronicles of Fairfield University are as follows: Book One: The Founding Years; Book Two: An Era of Steady Growth and Change; Book Three: Turmoil and Triumph: the McInnes Years; Book Four: Building Years: Change and Development; Book Five: Lore and Legends; Book Six: Ignatian Character.

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  Chronicles of Fairfield University (1942 - 1992). Book 5: Lore and Legends.

  Fairfield University

  The six Chronicles of Fairfield University were published in conjunction with the observance of the 50th Anniversary of the founding of Fairfield University and Fairfield College Preparatory School. The six books included in the Chronicles of Fairfield University are as follows: Book One: The Founding Years; Book Two: An Era of Steady Growth and Change; Book Three: Turmoil and Triumph: the McInnes Years; Book Four: Building Years: Change and Development; Book Five: Lore and Legends; Book Six: Ignatian Character.

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  Chronicles of Fairfield University (1942 - 1992). Book 6: Ignatian Character.

  Rev. Joseph F. MacDonnell S.J.

  The six Chronicles of Fairfield University were published in conjunction with the observance of the 50th Anniversary of the founding of Fairfield University and Fairfield College Preparatory School. The six books included in the Chronicles of Fairfield University are as follows: Book One: The Founding Years; Book Two: An Era of Steady Growth and Change; Book Three: Turmoil and Triumph: the McInnes Years; Book Four: Building Years: Change and Development; Book Five: Lore and Legends; Book Six: Ignatian Character.

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  Chronicles of Fairfield University (1942 - 1992). Book 4: Building Years: Change and Development.

  Vincent M. Murphy Ph.D.

  The six Chronicles of Fairfield University were published in conjunction with the observance of the 50th Anniversary of the founding of Fairfield University and Fairfield College Preparatory School. The six books included in the Chronicles of Fairfield University are as follows: Book One: The Founding Years; Book Two: An Era of Steady Growth and Change; Book Three: Turmoil and Triumph: the McInnes Years; Book Four: Building Years: Change and Development; Book Five: Lore and Legends; Book Six: Ignatian Character.

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  The Change to Coeducation at Fairfield University

  Dale Sweeney (Lynn)

  This paper explores the transition to coeducation at Fairfield University from a personal and historical perspective. Includes bibliographic references.

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  Fairfield University: The Emergence of a Modern Catholic Institution

  Joseph Richard Preville

  This dissertation describes the founding and development of Fairfield University, from the early 1940s through the early 1970s.

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  History of Fairfield University

  Robert William Turcotte

  This masters thesis chronicles the early days and development of Fairfield University from the early 1940s to the early 1970s. Includes bibliographic references.

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  Dean's Memorandum Book

  Fairfield University

  Handwritten record of day-to-day events by the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, Fairfield University. [Please note: the written diary ends on page 99; pages 100-150 are blank and so are not included here.]

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  Rector's Memorandum Book (Minister's Diary) 1942-1954

  Rev. John J. McEleney S.J., Rev. James H. Dolan S.J., and Rev. Joseph D. Fitzgerald S.J.

  Handwritten record of day-to-day events by the Father Rector/President of Fairfield College Preparatory School and Fairfield University. [Please note: this is Volume I of II; however, Volume II is missing from the collection.]

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  Hearthstone Hall - Interiors by the Hayden Co.

  Fairfield University

  Photographs taken by the Hayden Company of the interiors of Hearthstone Hall, now Bellarmine Hall. These photographs are of the original interiors of the residence of Mr. & Mrs. Walter B. Lashar, Esq., before it was converted to a Jesuit residence. Please note: the book consists of 22 black and white photographs; all other pages are blank. There is no text associated with any of the photographs.

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  Hearthstone Hall, Residence of W.B. Lashar Esq., Fairfield, Conn.: A Descriptive Account of the Decorations and Furniture Showing Their Historical Origin

  Fairfield University

  This leather bound book gives a room by room description of the architectural features and furniture of Hearthstone Hall, the former residence of Mr. and Mrs. Walter B. Lashar. Hearthstone Hall was renamed Bellarmine Hall when the Jesuits purchased it from the Town of Fairfield in 1941 and it now houses the Office of the President and other university administrative offices.