Tape 1, Side 1. In the first interview session, conducted on April 17, 1978, Lane discusses her family background and early life in Spokane, Washington, including her early influences and her education. She then talks about her involvement with the Sisters of the Holy Names and about why she chose to become a nun, and describes her spiritual philosophy. She discusses the ways in which the Catholic Church has become more progressive; describes life in a convent; and talks about the role of women in the church.

Tape 1, Side 2. In the first interview session, conducted on April 17, 1978, Lane discusses her family background and early life in Spokane, Washington, including her early influences and her education. She then talks about her involvement with the Sisters of the Holy Names and about why she chose to become a nun, and describes her spiritual philosophy. She discusses the ways in which the Catholic Church has become more progressive; describes life in a convent; and talks about the role of women in the church.

Tape 2, Side 1. In the second interview session, conducted on June 6, 1978, Lane revisits the topic of her family background and early life in Spokane, Washington. She also revisits the topic of her involvement with the Sisters of the Holy Names and why she chose to become a nun. She talks about the reasons that fewer women were joining convents at the time of the interview in 1978. She then revisits the topic of life in a convent. She talks about her career as a professor, particularly at Marylhurst University, and discusses stereotypes about nuns. She closes the interview by talking about her plans for the future.

Tape 2, Side 2. In the second interview session, conducted on June 6, 1978, Lane revisits the topic of her family background and early life in Spokane, Washington. She also revisits the topic of her involvement with the Sisters of the Holy Names and why she chose to become a nun. She talks about the reasons that fewer women were joining convents at the time of the interview in 1978. She then revisits the topic of life in a convent. She talks about her career as a professor, particularly at Marylhurst University, and discusses stereotypes about nuns. She closes the interview by talking about her plans for the future.

Transcript. This oral history interview with Sister John Mary Lane was conducted by Roberta Watts at Marylhurst University in Marylhurst, Oregon, from April 17 to June 6, 1978. Norma Peters was also present. The interview was conducted in two sessions. In the first interview session, conducted on April 17, 1978, Lane discusses her family background and early life in Spokane, Washington, including her early influences and her education. She then talks about her involvement with the Sisters of the Holy Names and about why she chose to become a nun, and describes her spiritual philosophy. She discusses the ways in which the Catholic Church has become more progressive; describes life in a convent; and talks about the role of women in the church. In the second interview session, conducted on June 6, 1978, Lane revisits the topic of her family background and early life in Spokane, Washington. She also revisits the topic of her involvement with the Sisters of the Holy Names and why she chose to become a nun. She talks about the reasons that fewer women were joining convents at the time of the interview in 1978. She then revisits the topic of life in a convent. She talks about her career as a professor, particularly at Marylhurst University, and discusses stereotypes about nuns. She closes the interview by talking about her plans for the future.

Photograph showing three people participating in a capping ceremony for Red Cross volunteer nurses’ aides at Marylhurst College on May 10, 1944. The person at center, who may be Colleen Carroll, is having a cap placed on her head and a pin fastened to her smock by the women on either side of her, who are unidentified. The civil defense insignia for nurses’ aides is visible on the sleeve of the woman on the right. The note “Marylhurst College nurses bldgs 5/10/44” is written on the negative sleeve. See related image Nos. 375A0266 and 375A0267.

Full-length portrait of 12 unidentified young women in nurses’ aide uniforms standing in a row on the stage at the Marylhurst College auditorium on May 10, 1944. A cropped version of this photograph was published in the Oregon Journal final edition on Monday, May 15, 1944. The photograph had the following caption: “CAPPING CEREMONY for these 12 Red Cross volunteer nurse’s aides, members of Marylhurst college’s first class, was held in the college auditorium. From left—Betty Bishop, Peggy Roche, Georgette Pulver, Patsy Ann Duffy, Marilynn Olsen, Mary Farnan, Dorothy McKiernan, Patricia Bird, Colleen Carroll, Stella Lulay, Maryanne Smith and Verna Adams.” The note “Marylhurst College nurses bldgs 5/10/44” is written on the negative sleeve. See related image Nos. 375A0265 and 375A0267.

Photograph showing Portland City Commissioner Fred Peterson administering the oath of civilian defense to 12 Red Cross volunteer nurses’ aides in the Marylhurst College auditorium on May 10, 1944. The volunteers are standing in a row facing Peterson, and each is raising her right hand. From left are Verna Adams, Colleen Carroll, Stella Lulay, Maryanne Smith, Patsy Ann Duffy, Patricia Bird, Dorothy McKiernan, Mary Farnan, Marilynn Olson, Georgette Pulver, Peggy Roche and Betty Bishop. The note “Marylhurst College nurses bldgs 5/10/44” is written on the negative sleeve. See related image Nos. 375A0265 and 375A0266.

Photograph, taken from a high angle, showing an unidentified clergyman conducting a service in the chapel at Marylhurst College as the congregation kneels in the pews. The unconfirmed note “Marylhurst College students 3/17/44” is written on the negative sleeve. The chapel, located in the administration building, later became the Wiegand Recital Hall and chapel. Marylhurst College, located in Marylhurst, Oregon, became Marylhurst University in 1998.

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).

Photograph showing a group of four unidentified Marylhurst College students and their dates posing in a doorway during a dance. They are in two rows, four crouching in front and four standing behind them. The unconfirmed note “Marylhurst College Jr prom 2/10/45” is written on the negative sleeve. See related image No. 375A0269. Marylhurst College, located in Marylhurst, Oregon, became Marylhurst University in 1998.

Photograph showing a crowd of Marylhurst College students and their dates dancing at a formal. The unconfirmed note “Marylhurst College Jr prom 2/10/45” is written on the negative sleeve. See related image No. 375A0270. Marylhurst College, located in Marylhurst, Oregon, became Marylhurst University in 1998.

Photograph showing a crowd of Marylhurst College students and their dates dancing at the school’s senior ball on Friday, May 18, 1945. The text “Marylhurst College May queen/dance 5/20/45 [sic]” is written on the negative sleeve. See related image Nos. 375A0273, 375A0274, and 375A0275. Marylhurst College, located in Marylhurst, Oregon, became Marylhurst University in 1998.

Photograph showing a crowd of Marylhurst College students and their dates dancing at the school’s senior ball on Friday, May 18, 1945. The text “Marylhurst College May queen/dance 5/20/45 [sic]” is written on the negative sleeve. See related image Nos. 375A0273, 375A0274, and 375A0275. Marylhurst College, located in Marylhurst, Oregon, became Marylhurst University in 1998.

Photograph showing Marylhurst College students sitting with their dates at a formal dance. The three young women at left are holding bottles of soda. The people in the photograph are unidentified. The unconfirmed note “Marylhurst College dance 11/20/44” is written on the negative sleeve. See related image Nos. 375A0235, 375A0236, and 375A0237. Marylhurst College, located in Marylhurst, Oregon, became Marylhurst University in 1998.

Photograph showing two Marylhurst College students sitting with their dates and holding bottles of soda at a formal dance. In the center, between the two pairs, is a barrel with empty soda bottles on the top and around the base. The people in the photograph are unidentified. The unconfirmed note “Marylhurst College dance 11/20/44” is written on the negative sleeve. See related image Nos. 375A0235, 375A0236, and 375A0238. Marylhurst College, located in Marylhurst, Oregon, became Marylhurst University in 1998.

Photograph showing three unidentified Marylhurst College students and their dates outside an entrance to the administration building on the night of a school dance. Two of the young men in the photograph are wearing United States Navy uniforms. The unconfirmed note “Marylhurst College Jr dance 2/12/44” is written on the negative sleeve. See related image Nos. 375A0245, 375A0246, 375A0247, and 375A0249. Marylhurst College, located in Marylhurst, Oregon, became Marylhurst University in 1998.

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 “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 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 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 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 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 is written on the negative and is faintly visible in the lower left corner of the image. The unconfirmed note “Marylhurst College dance 11/20/44” is written on the negative sleeve. See related image Nos. 375A0236, 375A0237, and 375A0238. Marylhurst College, located in Marylhurst, Oregon, became Marylhurst University in 1998.

Photograph showing a crowd of Marylhurst College students and their dates dancing at a formal. The number 1 is written on the negative and is faintly visible in the lower left corner of the image. The unconfirmed note “Marylhurst College dance 11/20/44” is written on the negative sleeve. See related image Nos. 375A0235, 375A0237, and 375A0238. Marylhurst College, located in Marylhurst, Oregon, became Marylhurst University in 1998.

Photograph showing a crowd of Marylhurst College students and their dates dancing at a formal. The unconfirmed note “Marylhurst College Jr dance 2/12/44” is written on the negative sleeve. See related image Nos. 375A0246, 375A0247, 375A0248, and 375A0249. Marylhurst College, located in Marylhurst, Oregon, became Marylhurst University in 1998.

Photograph showing two unidentified young women and an unidentified young man talking at a Marylhurst College dance. The woman on the right is arm in arm with the man. She is smiling and he is looking at her. The unconfirmed note “Marylhurst College Jr dance 2/12/44” is written on the negative sleeve. See related image Nos. 375A0245, 375A0247, 375A0248, and 375A0249. Marylhurst College, located in Marylhurst, Oregon, became Marylhurst University in 1998.