Office of the Chancellor: James F. Maguire, SJ, Records, 1960-1976
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Loyola University Chicago ~ Archives and Special Collections UA1984.15 Office of the Chancellor James F. Maguire, S.J., records Dates: 1960-1976 (bulk 1970-1976) Creator: Maguire, James F. (1904-2000) Extent: 13 linear feet Level of description: Folder Processor & date: Ariel R. Orlov, June, 1995; updated by K. Young, January 2016 ; updated by K. Young, 2019 Administration Information Restrictions: Boxes 7 & 27 are restricted. Box 27 contains files previously found in boxes 18 and 22. Copyright: Copyright is owned by Loyola University Chicago. Citation: Loyola University Chicago. Archives and Special Collections. Office of the Chancellor, James F. Maguire, S.J., records, 1960-1976. Box #, Folder. Provenance: These records were transferred to the University Archives from the Office of The Chancellor on May 8, 1984. Separations: The following periodicals were removed and filed with the University publications: Loyola Report, Loyola Today, Stethoscope, Memo to Administrators, PLUS Reporter The following photographs were removed and filed with University Photograph Collection: color photographs of Half Century Club Alumni, color photographs of Loyola University Medical Center Dedication and Foster and Mary McGaw, color photographs of the Valentine Ball 1972-1974, color photographs of members of the Women's Board, black and white Karsh portrait photographs of Foster McGaw, black and white photographs of Loyola University Medical Center. See Also: Office of The President files, Accession No. UA1982.15 Office of The Chancellor Emeritus files, Accession No. UA1984.15 and UA1988.59 Public Relations files, Accession No. UA1983.11, folders36 to 38 Administrative History Father Maguire began his tenure as Loyola University's 20th president in July, 1955. He served as president for fifteen years, and until 1969 he was also the rector of Loyola's Jesuit Community. During his term, Father Maguire led the university through a period of growth and expansion. By 1970, Loyola had become the largest Catholic University in the United States. The number of students doubled, from just under 7,000 in 1955 to 14,000 in 1970. Ten new buildings were constructed on the Lake Shore, Water Tower, and Medical Center campuses, and the university's operating budget grew from $4 million to $37 million. Father Maguire established Loyola's Rome Center for the Liberal Arts in 1962, and was instrumental in securing funding for the Loyola University Medical Center, which opened in 1969. In his role as head of University development, Office of the Chancellor- James F. Maguire, S.J., records, 1960-1976 Page 1 Loyola University Chicago ~ Archives and Special Collections Father Maguire developed relationships with many of Chicago's business and civic leaders, and created several annual giving programs. In February of 1970, Father Maguire approached the Board of Trustees with a proposal to divide the increasing responsibilities of the president's office between a president and a university chancellor. The Board of Trustees accepted the proposal, and appointed Father Maguire as Loyola's first chancellor. The new president, Father Raymond Baumhart, was responsible for managing the university. Father Maguire's duties as Chancellor included developing financial support from alumni, private donors, and corporations, and acting as the University's public representative. Father Maguire continued as Chancellor until 1976, when he was named Chancellor Emeritus. He continued to serve the University, cultivating a smaller number of donors, until his official retirement in 1994. Scope and Content These records were created by James F. Maguire, S.J. in his positions as Loyola University President (1955-1970), and Chancellor (1970-1976). The majority of the records are from his years as Chancellor; however, records from the last ten years of his presidency are included. Many of the earlier records relate to University development, which was central to his work as President and as Chancellor. The records are divided into six series: Associations, Bulletins, Foundations, Illinois, Loyola University, and PLUS (Progress for Loyola University in the Seventies).The folders in each series are arranged alphabetically by subject and the records within each folder are arranged chronologically. Box 7 folders marked with * have been moved to box 6. Box 6 folders marked with ** have been moved to restricted box 7. Series 1: Associations, 1967-1976. Boxes 1-2 This series contains correspondence that documents Fr. Maguire's involvement with civic, business, and religious organizations. Associations include the Archdiocese of Chicago, the Committee on Urban Opportunity, and the Hall of Fame of the City of Chicago, to which he was inducted in 1971. Noteworthy is his correspondence with Archbishop of Chicago John Cardinal Cody, found in folder 1-3. Series 1 also includes correspondence with John Price Jones and Gonser, Gerber, Tinker, and Stuhr, the two development consulting firms that Fr. Maguire worked with throughout his years of involvement with University fund-raising. Series 2: Bulletins, 1969-1970. Box 2 This folder contains correspondence with the editor of Holy Cross Quarterly and a brief article that Fr. Maguire contributed on the future of Jesuit higher education. Series 3: Foundations, 1970-1972. Box 2 This folder contains correspondence related to the Doran Foundation for Medical Science. Fr. Maguire served as President and Treasurer of this foundation, which payed Office of the Chancellor- James F. Maguire, S.J., records, 1960-1976 Page 2 Loyola University Chicago ~ Archives and Special Collections Conill Corporation stock dividends to the Loyola University Medical Center building fund. Information on foundations which contributed to Loyola but with which Fr. Maguire was not involved can be found in the folders of development consultants. Series 4: Illinois, State of, 1970-1971. Box 3 This series contains correspondence with the Illinois Board of Higher Education concerning several state wide education plans. There is additional correspondence related to the passage of various State Senate bills that affected funding for private education. Series 5: Loyola University, 1960-1976. Boxes 3-23 The records in this series document the breadth Fr. Maguire's involvement with Loyola University during his years as President and as Chancellor. The series contains his correspondence with other administrators, including Raymond Baumhart, S.J. (Loyola President, 1970-1993). There is extensive correspondence with development consultants and Development Office staff at the University and at the Medical Center. This series also documents his involvement with University organizations such as the Board of Trustees and the Parents Association of Loyola. Files of invitations, birthday cards, and congratulatory letters include correspondence with benefactors, other Jesuit university administrators, and local business and political leaders. There are several folders which document his interest in student life, and particularly noteworthy are folders 8-14 (Campus Report, May 1970), and 10-9 (Dissent), that deal with student demonstrations in the spring of 1970. Series 6: Progress for Loyola University in the Seventies (PLUS) 1970-1976. Boxes 24-26 PLUS was a fund-raising effort that began in September, 1970 with the goal of raising $150,000,000 for the university by 1980. Fr. Maguire worked closely with PLUS director Ronald Jennings and cultivated many PLUS donors. This series contains correspondence with Foster G. McGaw, a Loyola University benefactor who funded the Medical Center. Several folders also contain detailed reports of meetings between PLUS representatives and potential donors. Series 7: Restricted, 1960-1976. Boxes 7, 27 Includes correspondence, reports, minutes, and applications. Office of the Chancellor- James F. Maguire, S.J., records, 1960-1976 Page 3 Loyola University Chicago ~ Archives and Special Collections Subjects: Loyola University Chicago Maguire, James Baumhart, Raymond C. Alpha Sigma Nu Archdiocese of Chicago Society of Jesus Loyola Academy Illinois Alumni Founders’ Day Medical Center Medical School School of Law Rome Center Annual Award Dinner Bellarmine School of Theology awards Chancellor Dental School Illinois Club for Catholic Women Office of the Chancellor- James F. Maguire, S.J., records, 1960-1976 Page 4 Loyola University Chicago ~ Archives and Special Collections Accession No.: UA1984.15 Creator: Maguire, James F. (1904-2000) Box Folder Title Dates Series 1: Associations, 1967-1976 1 1 Alpha Sigma Nu 1969-1976 1 2 American Indian Center 1970-1971 1 3 Archdiocese of Chicago 1969-1976 1 4 Associations-Miscellaneous 1970-1976 1 5 Chicago Committee on Urban Opportunity, 1974-1976 1 6 Chicago Province of the Society of Jesus, 1949, 1969-1971 1 7 Chicago Province of the Society of Jesus, 1972-1974 1 8 Chicago Province of the Society of Jesus-Apostolates, 1971-1972 1 9 Chicago Province of the Society of Jesus-Retirement Plan Proposal 1970 1 10 Chicago Province of the Society of Jesus-Provincial undated 1 11 Citizenship Council of Metropolitan Chicago 1971-1974 1 12 Clubs 1974-1975 1 13 Commonwealth Edison 1970-1973 1 14 Commonwealth Edison-Environmental Advisory Council, 1970 1 15 DePaul University, 1970 1 16 General Motors, 1970 1 17 Gonser, Gerber, Tinker, Stuhr,(Development Consultants) 1970-1976 1 18 Hadley School for the Blind, 1975-1976 1 19 Hall of Fame of the City of Chicago, 1971 1 20 Illinois Club for Catholic Women, 1967-1976 1 21 Irish Fellowship Club of Chicago, 1970-1971 2 1 "I Will" Committee, 1971 2 2 Jesuit Colleges and Universities, Association of, 1975 2 3 Jesuit Educational Association, 1970 2 4 Jesuit Secondary Education Association, 1970 2 5 John Price Jones,(Development Consultants) 1959-1960 2 6 John Price Jones, 1961 2 7 John Price Jones, 1963-1974 2 8 John Price Jones-Survey, Analysis, and Plan, 1960 Series 2: Bulletins, 1969-1970 2 9 Loyola Academy, 1970-1976 2 10 Marmion Military Academy, 1971 2 11 National Catholic Education Association, 1969-1970 2 12 National Jewish Hospital, Denver, 1970-1974 2 13 North Central Association, 1970, 1974-1975 2 14 Regis College, 1976 2 15 St. Ignatius College Preparatory, 1971-1976 2 16 Tilton v.