Juniors Plan Camp Group For Show Roles And Dinner
Juniors will audition for speaking and dancing roles for the quarter show of the class of 1940 in Barnard Hall December 12 to 16 from 4 to 6 pm. Signups for parts will occur at the December 5 book and lyrics reading in Barnard 304.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thveuts
Barnard
Shirley Elenbogen
Miriam Weber
Olga Scheimer
Jane Mantell
Louise van Baalen
Dorothy Slavin
Nanette Hodgman
Evelyn Hagmoe
Frances Dinsmoor
Ingrith Deyrup
ASU Group Tours Williamsburg Housing Project
A survey by the Ameri can Student Union Bar nard chapter visited the Williamsburg Housing Project, New York City’s largest low cost complex built in 1936 with Federal funds. The tour included a typical three room apartment, a community laundry, crafts rooms, social rooms, and a nursery with clinic and play spaces. The project also operates a separate public school up to sixth grade open to project children with evening adult education.
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Williamsburg
Housing Commission
American Student Union
Barnard
New York City
Project Commission
WPA
NYA reports 6,564 youths placed in private employment in October
The National Youth Administration says 6,564 youths found private jobs in October. Since 1936 the Junior Placement Services have 141,317 total placements and 372,088 registrations across 32 months, with 13,225 new registrants in October and 1,113,973 interviews conducted nationwide.
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National Youth Administration
Aubrey Williams
NYA
Mary I. S. Hayes
Hayes
Portland
Bangor
Lewiston
Maine
Maine State Employment Service
United States
Haller Examines Puritans in Rise of Puritans
Professor Willian Haller of Barnard College writes The Rise of Puritans, a Columbia University Press publication tracing English Puritans from 1570 to 1643 and their impact on English life and early American colonial life. He highlights Milton as a key figure and notes the book connects to English 65 and 66 courses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willian Haller
Barnard English Department
Columbia University Press
William Taller
Professor Haller
Milton
Haller
Spenser
Dryden
Notice on class ring pickup dates
Notices say class rings will be delivered December 12 13 and 14 between 11am and 1pm in the Conference Room. Students who ordered rings must call to arrange pickup and bring the remaining balance.
Book Exchange Wanted by Community Volunteer Jane Mantel
A call seeks helpers with spare time for a Book Exchange project. Writers, readers, and organizers are invited to contact Jane Mantel to join the effort and contribute to a community book swap initiative.
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Jane Mantel
Junior Show Tryouts Meeting Notice
A required meeting for Junior Show tryouts will be held Thursday at 12 in room 304 Barnard. All participants must attend promptly to participate.
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Barnard
Religious Clubs Tea Sponsored by Lutheran Episcopal Wyeliffe
Joint religious clubs hold a tea on Friday December 6 in the Conference Room. Dr Ralph Long will be guest speaker addressing The Church in International Life.
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Episcopal and
Ralph Long
University Christian Association Open House Dec 5
The University Christian Association invites all to its regular weekly open house at Karl Hall this Thursday December 5 from 4 to 6. An informal tea Hour precedes a brief address by a noted speaker followed by group discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University Christian Association
Karl Hall
U.C.A
Pre-Law Club plans December visit to Women's Court
The Pre-Law Club will tour the Women's Court during the week of December 5. Members interested in attending should write to Jean follander or June Crolly for details.
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Women’s Court
Jean Follander
June Crolly
Knight of the Burning Pestle performances at Brinckerhall
Wigs and Cues tickets for Friday and Saturday Brinckerhall Theatre shows go on sale this week on Jake from noon to 1 PM. AT Barnard students receive one free ticket. Guest tickets are fifty cents. An informal dance after Friday’s performance costs sixty five cents per couple.
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Brinckerhall Theatre
Jake
Barnard
Pre Med Society Observes Hospital Operation and Talk
Barnard Pre Med Society members visited Manhattan General Hospital two weeks ago to observe a cancer operation. They wore caps gowns and masks, watched details near the operating table, then discussed malignant disease with the surgeon using slides. The group met at Mendelsohn 39 and planned library work and bulletins for the year. Helen Weinberg 39 is president. the club is open to upperclassmen.
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Barnard Pre-Medical Society
Manhattan General Hospital
New Sign-Up System Streamlines Barnard Coffee Dances
A Barnard College report describes a redesigned sign up process for coffee dances at Barnard Hall. The orderly queue and sign in at Mrs Josay’s office replaced prior crowding, with rules banning nonparticipants from signing up and limiting attendance to one dance per person. Special guests Mary F. McBride and Page Johnston attended as decorations echoed a wintry theme.
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Barnard Hall
Barnard
Mary F. McBride
Page Johnston
George Feldman
Barnard Students Report On 1939 World’s Fair Youth Participation
Allison and Jackson report to Student Council on plans for youth participation in the 1939 World’s Fair opening in May. Elizabeth Jackson will serve as Barnard representative on the youth committee, coordinating with New York City groups and the AYC. Dean Gildersleeve and Professor Braun lead the barnard World’s Fair activities. Eligibility changes adjust point totals for class historian, show chairman and junior show roles.
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Allison, Jackson
Jean Allison
Elizabeth Jackson
Student Council
Barnard
Tair
New York City
National Student Federation
American Youth Congress
AYC
Miss Jackson
Barnard Committee On
Gildersleeve
Wilhelm Braun
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Elewitt
Selbert K. Fretwell
Columbia University
Holland
Alumnae Association
Mary Elizabeth Ladue
Cornelia Carey
Louise Barton
Charles Federer
Hayden Planetarium
Worley
ASU
Eastman E. C. Gaines
Regents
Lexington Ave
44Th St
N.Y
Murray Hill
Henry Typewriter Co
Amsterdam Ave
Dagner’s
Beauty Studio
Amsterdam
N Avenue
New York
University
Broadway
Schiller’s
Knights
The
Sir Galahad
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