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Newspaper
Barnard Bulletin
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1907
Page
1
In the Barnard Bulletin for the college year 1907 1908 questions arise over evidence of a Barnard Union beyond one executive committee meeting. The issue prompts editorial reflection on student governance and organizational proof.
An April 24 1907 Barnard Union meeting fails to reach a quorum as members debate dissolving the Union. An executive committee later supports a loose federation among clubs, yet only Barnard Union officers attend the proposed presidents meeting, doom appears likely.
The second trial debate on Thursday favors dissolution of the Barnard Union as 13 to 2 votes. Speakers for the affirmative include Marion Crowell 1908 Florence Wolff 1908 and Marion Gibson 1910. Negative claims urge reform and continued support. Florence Wolff is named best speaker with Gertrude Cannon second.
A Barnard Union meeting on Friday April 19 votes to allow members to decide dissolution later. Professor Shotwell cites prize donor concerns and social life, while noting a possible dormitory impact and the union’s past failures. Four officers are elected for 1407 1908 with plans to reconvene in the fall. Mary Stuart Pullman is elected Alumna Trustee for 1907.
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