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Page 12 text:
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From the barren, empty land of the previous year rose the first building — Guild Hall. Here, with an enrollment of one hundred and sixty- five male students, the morning of September 29, 1947 saw the advent of Merrimack’s first academic year. HISTORY OF MERRIMACK There is an old cliche which seems appro- priate to begin the story of Merrimack, “Ne- cessity breeds invention.” This trite phrase best explains the “Why?” of Merrimack College. With the influx of the countless young men who served in World War II and the generation which had grown up during it, there was a crying need for educational facilities. Although the demand was present, the supply was not; and so the germ of an idea was formed in the minds of some far-sighted Lawrence business- men. Their idea was to erect a small college to service the educational needs of the Mer- rimack Valley. After bringing their idea to Bishop Minihan, then secretary to his Eminence Cardinal Rich- ard J. Cushing, they obtained his intercession with the Cardinal and the plan for the Augus- tinian College of the Merrimack Valley was approved. The site of the college was chosen and the Augustinian order was induced to come from Villanova to staff the proposed college. Under the inspired leadership of the Very Reverend Vincent A. McQuade, O.S.A., who was designated its president, Merrimack be- came a reality early in 1947. One year to the day later, ground was broken for a science building that was to hear the name of the man who has done so much for Merri- mack. Cushing Hall was ready for use by late 1949. THE VERY REVEREND ARTHUR B. MAXWELL, O.S.A., Litt.D. Prior
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Three years more passed and fruitful years they were! Sullivan Hall, the liberal arts building, was completed by the summer of 1952. This filled a definite need for classroom space. It provided us with the convenience of a cafeteria and a bookstore. The science curriculum was expanded by the addition of modern biology laboratories. Also completed by the summer of 1952 was the administration building, Austin Hall. Living quarters for the clerical faculty, administrative offices, guidance and conference rooms, and a private chapel were established. A large portion of the first floor was devoted to the development of an extensive library. Still the picture was far from complete. The spiritual phase of student life, which is such an integral part of one’s years at Merrimack, was greatly enhanced in the spring of 1955, when the Collegiate Church of Christ the Teacher was dedicated by Cardinal Richard J. Cushing. One look at the campus today indicates to all that expansion still continues. This fall, O ' Reilly Hall, the business administration building, opened. The large curtained classrooms, well appointed faculty rooms, and a comfortable student lounge meet once again the demands of an increasing enrollment. 9
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