John Jay Jaunts Along the Hudson Aqueduct
A group called the John Jay Jaunters take an all day hike from Dobbs Ferry to Ossining along the aqueduct. They tour Alexander Hamilton's estate, Washington Irving’s house, and Helen Gould Shepherd estate, view Sing Sing prison, and reflect on prison management. The trip ends with a lively train ride home and playful musings on their outing.
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Dobbs Ferry
New York University
Orphan Asylum
Alexander Hamilton
New York Historical Association
Seven
Washington Irving
Katrina van Tassel
Helen Gould Shepherd
Hudson
Scarborough
Ossining
Sing Sing
American Red Cross Life Saving Course Starts December 8
A six lesson Red Cross Life Saving course will run Wednesdays at 4:00 P M during the advanced swimming hour beginning December 8. The class targets good swimmers. diving ability not required. Contact Miss Finan for details and register in office 207 on December 1 and 6 from 12 to 1 o'clock for information.
Who's Going to Win on the 10th in Basketball
The piece previews a December 10 contest among classes for the basketball laurels. It hints at a tight race with defending champ Will'23, challenger Will'22, the Bulldog, and the Freshmen all aiming for victory in a peppy, exciting series opener.
Social Problems of the Orient lecture
Joseph Bailie and Wilbert Smith discuss world issues in a talk at Earl Hall on Wednesday evening December 8 at 8 o clock. Harrison Elliott will lead audience participation after the main address. The speakers are described as broad minded and up to date on world problems.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Bailie
Wilbert Smith
Harrison Elliott
Earl Hall
Notable Faculty and Language Assignments Recap
The listing shows A mathematics teachers and language instructors including Lois A Tuttle in mathematics, Gladys Van Brunt in French, Margaret M Wing in English, Elsie Guerdan in English, and Donah B Lithauer in Spanish, with notes on subjects.
Women entering new roles in education and public service
A list of women taking positions in schools libraries and organizations across New York and surrounding areas. Names include Margaret Nolan at Wadleigh High School and Marion O'Brien in Harrisville, with roles from teacher in training to librarian and organizer. Also noted is Lucille Vernon as first woman in her NY Bar Association post, earned through part time work with the association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Nolan
Wadleigh High School
Marion O’brien
Harrisville
New York
Mary Opdycke
the Sun
Catherine Piérsall
General Chemical Company
Regina Pope
Library Bureau
Amy Raynor
Stony Point
Olivia Russell
Brunswick
Georgia
Esther Schwartz
Washington Irving
Washington Irving High School
Caroline Sexton
Interchurch World Movement
Dorothy Silbert
Rutgers College
Genevieve Smith
Erie Railroad
Hornell
Mary Sutton
Shelter Island High School
Long Island
Grace Thomas
University of Pittsburgh
Marion Travis
Newark Public Library
Marion Tyndall
Institute on Venereal Disease Control at Smithsonian
From November 22 to December 4, 1920 the U S Public Health Service will run an Institute on Venereal Disease Control and Social Hygiene at the New National Museum Smithsonian Institute Washington D C Columbia Faculty members taking part include Professors M A Bigelow Leta S Hollingworth R S Woodworth and William F Ogburn of Columbia and Barnard colleges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Public Health Service
New National Museum
Smithsonian Institute
Washington, D. C
Columbia
M. A. Bigelow
Leta S. Hollingworth
Teachers College
R. S. Woodworth
William F. Ogburn
Barnard
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John Jay
A. R. C. Life Saving Course
Columbia AT
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