Death of Professor Trent William Peterfield Trent
Obituary notes the death on December 6 1939 of Barnard College English professor emeritus Trent William Peterfield Trent born November 10 1862 in Richmond Virginia. He taught at the University of the South and Barnard Columbia University and edited Milton and Defoe works while publishing major biographies and histories of American literature. He was a stimulating teacher and a distinguished Barnard figure.
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William Gilmore Simms
Knitting and Names Stir In A Springer Style Note
A humorous essay contrasts two sweaters based on fit and method while critiquing naming quirks and cultural taste. The piece weaves in Morris Cohen quotes, jokes about famous names, and a poem by a junior on home cooking versus cosmopolitan dining, ending with playful brand references.
Pet superstitions and modern art notes mix in urban column
Readers share beliefs from walking under ladders to number seven and a star wish. The column moves to museum show of Useful Objects under Ten Dollars at the Museum of Modern Art and a dance festival at St James Theatre featuring Martha Graham and Ballet Caravan with prices and dates. The column also reviews Mozart’s Linz Symphony No. 36 conducted by Sir Thomas Beecham and a Buxtehude reissue with the Boys Choir.
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American Ballet Caravan
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Mozart
Christmas in New York thrills with films and stage
The article highlights seasonal glamour in New York with stars like Paul Muni Nelson Eddy and Marlene Dietrich in town for premieres. It notes Entente Cordiale opening Christmas Day, Radio City showing Balalaika, and a two part stage program mixing Nativity pageant and Mother Goose themed entertainment.
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Ana
England
King Cole
Folk Songs of Many Lands by Engel Lund
Musicraft Records presents a four record album of folk songs from Iceland and Denmark Sweden and Germany France and America sung by Danish artist Engel Lund. Simple accompaniment highlights artistry and insight across diverse lands inviting broad appreciation of folk art.
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