Early Life

Photograph of Sister Miriam Gallagher, RSM (1948)

Sister Miriam inscribed this photograph in 1948 to Sister Marie Dolores Moore, RSM (Class of 1949), who later became Academic Dean at College Misericordia (1979-1981):

Dearest Marie, Be a saint and pray often for your admiring fan

On the verso of the print, Sister Miriam left a note: "As was, unfortunately, not as is!"

Sister Miriam Gallagher, RSM (1887-1966) graduated with a Bachelor's degree from Creighton University, and later a Master's degree from the University of Notre Dame. She joined the College Misericordia faculty in 1928 as the College Librarian, later became the College Publicity Director, and also served a term as the Chair of the English Department. She is known as a prolific writer and editor of national renown, who had correspondence with numerous other authors, both nationally and internationally.