Loyola University Chicago

Sheli Lulkin Papers, 1972-2007, n.d.

In September, longtime activist and feminist Sheli Lulkin added 5 linear ft of material to her existing collection at the Women & Leadership Archives.  Lulkin's prior donation related primarily to her work for the Teacher's Union and Coalition of Labor Union Women. The newer material relates to her work at the East Edgewater Chamber of Commerce, Roger's Park and Uptown neighborhoods, the Rosehill Cemetary Committee, Friends of the Parks, and northside political elections especially for the 48th Ward. The collection also includes photographs with Chicago politicians and activists.

For the Sheli Lulkin finding aid, click here.

Suellen Hoy Papers, 1810-2006, n.d.

The Suellen Hoy, PhD., Papers are now open for research use at the WLA. Dr. Hoy is a guest professor and independent scholar at the University of Notre Dame and has published several articles and books on the history of women religious, with particular focus on their work in Chicago in the 19th and 20th centures. Her publications include From Dublin to New Orleans: The Journey of Nora and Alice and Good Hearts: Catholic Sisters in Chicago's Past.

The Hoy Papers consist of forty-nine boxes of research files which includes information on individual religious orders, Catholic schools and churches in Chicago, charitable organizations, immigration of Irish nuns, and social activism. Most of the materials consist of newspaper articles, biographical and organizational records, scholarly articles, and theses, and correspondence. The collection also includes a selection of photographs, audio tapes, compact discs, and videocassettes.

For the Suellen Hoy finding aid, click here

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Margaret "Peggy" Roach Papers, 1927-2006, n.d.

Born in Chicago and a graduate of Mundelein College, Peggy Roach's
contributions to the civil and political rights movements were truly inspiring. A tireless organizer, liaison, editor, writer, spokeswoman, administrator, and leader Roach was very active in Civil Rights, poverty, interreligious cooperation, equal pay, and fair housing issues.  

She participated in organizations such as the National Council of Catholic Women, Wednesdays in Mississippi, Catholic Committee on Urban Ministry, the Catholic Interracial Council of Chicago, National Women's Committee on Civil Rights, Citizen's Crusade Against Poverty, Women's Pay Equity Committee, National Catholic Social Action Conference,  Church Women United, Women in Community Service, and the Contract Buyers League.

From the latter 1960s and for over thirty years, Peggy worked closely with Msgr. John Egan. Her impact was noted during Msgr. Egan's funeral as "...the supportive presence in the shadow of his great work...has been something everyone counted on even when her name did not roll in the credits."

The third and largest addendum to the Roach papers is now processed and available for research. Nearly thirty boxes of material, the collection is comprised of personal and professional correspondence, reports, photographs, awards, artifacts, and articles relating to her large body of work. 

For the Margaret Roach finding aid, click here

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