This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 17 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Barnard Bulletin
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1932
Page
1
Barnard College semi weekly issue published by the Undergraduate Association. The bulletin is produced by students during the college year except vacations and examination periods. This issue is Vol 36 No 45 dated April 26.
Sylva McElwain is the A. A. Correspondent and staff writer for About Town. Mildred Barish Rose Somerville Margaret Weiss and Marjorie Brittingham are listed as editors and staff members with class years noted.
The piece argues that widespread financial distress questions the value of sending large delegations to conferences like the Model League of Nations Assembly at Syracuse. It favors an all-Barnard intra-mural League Assembly to broaden participation and boost interest in international problems among non-government students.
The University of Heidelberg held the first college dance in school history a few weeks ago. A policy shift allows four dances a year with parental permission and unrestricted card playing, signaling a change from the former no dancing and no card playing rule.
The Harvard dean’s list of honor students announced today shows 689 names, up from 604 last year. The 21.1 percent of undergraduates on the list exceeds the prior 18.6 percent, with many leaders also prominent in undergraduate activities.
The El Azhar University in Cairo requires memorizing the Koran with three days of recitation as part of entrance procedures. The report from the Polytechnic Reporter notes the Mohammedan Bible requirement prevailing for admission.
The Tomahawk notes that American collegians have 193 terms for intoxication 62 for automobiles and 174 phrases to dismiss undesired persons reflecting a lively campus slang repertoire.
Dr H N Davis president of Stevens Institute of Technology says college graduates grow faster than demand and soon the value of a degree may fall below 3400 dollars to obtain a college education.
The Polytechnic Reporter says three LSU coeds shaved their heads to curb dating as exams approach at Allegheny College. This quirky campus anecdote reflects student nerves before finals and the extreme measures reportedly taken to stay focused.
The Foghorn of San Francisco proclaims the successful collegian as a real student, a fair athlete, a social being, and a campus leader, avoiding extremes. The piece muses how such a description fits a whole class amid campus life.
The Daily Princetonian questions the nation’s economic rebound noting optimism clashes with evidence of continued slow growth and uneven improvement as observers reassess progress and setbacks in the overall economy.
University of Melbourne co-eds flag football as a women’s major sport in a playful clash over gender roles. In response, male peers adopt knitting as a major conference sport. New Mexico Lobos referenced in context as a competing team.
The Swarthmore Phoenix notes the University of Utah student publication may run cigarette advertisements only if they avoid implying that girls smoke, reflecting ad policy standards.
Delegates considered limiting their delegation to two or three members after years of discussion. If experts and delegates agree the expenses are justified, they may decide that a smaller delegation would suffice and allocate funds accordingly.
The Belasco Theatre presents The Truth About Blayds a witty high comedy about a renowned Victorian poet Blayds and his family. Milne blends humor and literary allusion with strong performances by Pauline Lort and the supporting cast delivering a lively portrayal of fame sacrifice and lineage.
A nostalgic review of the circus at Old Madison Square Garden praises Hugo Zacchini the Human Projectile and Clyde Beatty. It highlights animal acts, a Roman Chariot Race, live music with a soprano during the human statue, and classic clowns. The writer notes the show lasts over three hours and closes next Saturday.
Barnard delegates led by Dorothy Kramm discuss obstacles facing the League at Geneva and the value of studying its failures. Forty two countries and multiple colleges are listed among attendees with observers from Bucknell, Syracuse, Vassar, and others. The report notes debates on pacific means, act of war, arbitration, and an international police force while noting mild antagonism toward Japan.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.