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Gildersleeve Installed as Barnard Dean in 1920 Ceremony
The February 16 induction of Miss Gildersleeve as Dean of Barnard College featured a ceremonial procession to Horace Mann Auditorium, prayers, remarks by trustees and faculty, and the investiture with keys symbolizing guardianship and ambition. She addressed higher education for women, campus needs, and Barnard’s advantages, followed by a reception. The Undergraduate Association discussed seating plans and Barnard’s College Settlement involvement, urging members to increase participation and support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Gill
Barnard College
Horace Mann Auditorum
Grosvenor
Barnard
Brownell
Board of Trustees
Provost Brewster
Chase
Mary Polhemus
Butler
Miss Gildersleeve
Barvard College
Trustees Room
Ella Weed
Professor Knapp
Lilian Egleston
Varnard
Larnard
Iadigeevall