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Newspaper
Barnard Bulletin
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1909
Page
1
The article outlines teaching girls about good art through accessible essentials rather than technical detail. It proposes arranging trips to major art exhibits including the Spanish Museum and the Metropolitan to enrich their experience.
Professor George R. Carpenter died April 8 after two weeks illness. Born October 25 1865 at Eskirtio River Mission Station, Labra dor, he studied at Phillips Academy Andover and Harvard, and taught at Columbia since 1893. He published numerous works on rhetoric and literary figures and served on Columbia committees, including as Chairman of Instruction.
Barnard professors noted students provided discouraging responses when asked to name pictures seen in campus corridors and to count visits to the Metropolitan Museum. They argue a formal art appreciation course would broaden general culture and prevent future neglect of personal study in art after graduation.
A Barnard Bulletin letter mourns the death of Professor George Rice Carpenter a long time Barnard College faculty member. The author notes his influence on early classes and his enduring impact on the college and its students despite recent divided duties within the University.
A letter lauds Professor Carpenter as the English department cornerstone at Barnard College and the University. It credits him with establishing English composition, shaping teachers, guiding generations, and shaping literary culture. Described as generous, industrious, thoughtful, and wise, his influence elevated the college, and his loss is keenly felt.
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