Pamphlet that describes the Cistercian monastic order, a branch of the Benedictines order. The pamphlet briefly discusses the history of the order, its objectives, and educational work.

Photograph of a group of men and two boys standing in front of a building. According to accompanying information they are from left to right; Dr. Charles O. Galvin, President, Bryan F. Smith, Chairman of the school's advisory committee, Father Damien, and Dr. E.A. Steinberger, scholarship fund creator. The two boys are unnamed.

Text sent "The Texas Catholic" from the Cistercian Preparatory School. This text was written for inclusion in an upcoming edition. The text explains the structure, curriculum, and cost of the school.

Photograph of a school building at the Cistercian Preparatory School in Irving, Texas. The building is on a hill and it has two stories. There are trees visible in the foreground. There is a handwritten note on the back that says "'64."

Photograph of a two-story building on a hill at the Cistercian Preparatory School. A few trees and part of a paved road are visible in the foreground. On the back of the photograph is a handwritten note that reads, "1964."

Correspondence between Damien Szodenyi and C.W. Meehan on including an advertisement for the Cistercian Preparatory School in the Dallas Morning News. There are two copies of the advertisement text which discuss the curriculum and the structure of the school. A contract between Cistercian Preparatory School and the Dallas Morning News to run the advertisement is also enclosed.

Newspaper clippings about the expansion of the Cistercian Preparatory School grounds and the history of the Cistercian Preparatory School. The clippings also include back pages that have various articles on Catholic schools in Texas.

Photograph of elementary-aged school boys seated in folding chairs. The photograph is taken from the side.

Photograph of elementary-aged school boys seated in folding chairs. The photograph is taken from the side.

Aerial photograph of the entire Cistercian Preparatory School campus. A highway runs to the left of the image. On the back of the photograph is a stamp from the Taylor Publishing Co. that lists the picture number as "1" and the page number as "114-115."

Photograph of the back of the Cistercian Preparatory School buildings, taken from an aerial perspective. In the background, a sports field and a wooded area are visible, and in the foreground, the tops of three school-buses and two buildings are partially visible. Between the two clusters of buildings is a large grassy field with trees and a pathway. On the back of the photograph is an ink stamp and handwritten notes.

Photograph of an aerial view of the Cistercian Preparatory School. In the foreground is a school building and parking lot. In the background is a sports field, a group of buildings, and a city visible in the distance.

Photograph of the front of Cistercian Preparatory School buildings. The shot was taken from an aerial perspective. A sports field is in the background. Behind the soccer field is a large empty field. On the back of the photograph is a handwritten note that reads "building."

Brochure from the Cistercian Preparatory School describing the construction of a middle school campus. It solicits donations for various buildings and describes the intellectual ability of the school's students.

Photograph of the Cistercian Preparatory School campus, taken from an aerial view. State Highway 114 is visible beyond the campus. Much of the campus and its buildings are unfinished. On the back of the photograph is a yellow smudge and a handwritten note with numbers.

Postcard with two photographs of the Cistercian Preparatory School Middle School and gymnasium buildings. Each building has two stories and is in a different style of architecture. On the back of the postcard are the address of the school, the postcard publisher's information, a box for a stamp, and the words, "Post Card."

Pamphlet about the Cistercian Preparatory School, containing information about the history, philosophy, curriculum, admissions policy, and tuition.

Photograph of three light-colored brick buildings on a hill, visible from across a parking lot. Two staircases lead up the hill to two of the buildings, which are connected by a glass-enclosed walkway. Another building is partially visible on the far left. On the back of the photograph is a sticker and handwritten notes, including one that reads, "'9..."

Photograph of a construction site at the Cistercian Preparatory School. In the foreground are a bulldozer and a large truck for construction. In the background is a car, construction truck, and building. On the back is a handwritten note that reads "building."

Photograph of a school flagpole with raised Texas and United States flags. A building is visible in the background. A handwritten note on the back describes the flagpole's location on the campus.

Photograph of the football stadium at Cistercian College. The stands and trashcan are in the left of the image. In the background is a scoreboard and a large office building behind the scoreboard.

Newspaper clipping with an article describing how the Cistercian monastery, Our Lady of Dallas, is transitioning from being isolated to being surrounded by development.

Photograph of a male Cistercian Preparatory School student and a monk standing under a tree and looking at a two-story building across a grassy field. The brick building has lots of windows and extends out of shot. The student wears a plaid blazer, and the monk has his right hand on the boy's shoulder. The back of the photograph is covered in yellow brush-streaks.

Photograph of a Cistercian monk seated at a table underlining passages in a book with a pen. The book is a thick text with three bookmarks sticking out from the pages. In front of the book is an open spiral-bound booklet. There are two file cabinets in the background. On the back of the photograph is a handwritten note that reads "p82 #4."