Barnard College Kappa News Admission 1944 Issue
Barnard College student paper notes semi weekly publication by Undergraduate Association. It lists editors Martha Messler Florence Levine Eleanor Streichler and staff roles with many named staffers. Volume XLVII dated February 24 1944 No 23 on New York postal matter.
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Barnard Lege
New York
N. Y
Eleanor Streichler
Martha Messler
Florence Levine
Calediads About Town
Brotherhood Push Promotes Interfaith Understanding
A bulletin outlines a nationwide effort to reduce prejudice and foster cooperation among races and faiths. It notes Nazi Aryan claims are debunked, stresses social and economic frictions, and invites intelligent people to take minimal actions to advance Brotherhood and mutual appreciation.
Pledge for Tolerance from an Equal Opportunity Promise
A pledge urging tolerance across races and creeds in America. It commits to staying informed with truths, rejecting rumors, upholding equality of opportunity, and judging individuals by conduct rather than race or faith. Signed as a personal and group commitment to reduce prejudice.
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America
Negroes and race science as seen by anthropologist Reichard
Professor Gladys Reichard argues no race is proven superior and that environment largely shapes perceived differences. She notes physical traits do not determine mental ability and cites urban rural divides, segregation, and access to education as key factors in black and white achievement. This opens a series on the Negro problem.
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Joan Raup
Gladys Reichard
Reichard
Barnard
South
Senior class president pursues Waves and travel passions
Charlotte McKenzie, Barnard College senior president, expresses love for music and whistling, dreams of becoming a Navy Wave, admires Italian opera, and recalls strawberry picking with Portuguese farmers. She cherishes Barnard life, New England roots, nature studies, and student government reforms.
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Charlotte McKenzie
Charlotte
Italy
Metropolitan
Barnard
Cape Cod
New England
Doolittle
McKenzie
Representative Assembly
Barnard Camp 54 Hours Makes a New Woman at Hill 97
A first person reminiscence details a 54 hour stint at Barnard Camp renamed Hill 97. The narrator recalls skating on ice and social exploits with friends, a kneecap injury, and a communal cigarette exchange amid exhausting physical exertion.
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Miss Wayman
Mr. Anthony
Barnard Camp
Hill 97
Bank 6
Asti's on 12th Street Delivers Impromptu Opera Atmosphere
A tiny unassuming restaurant named Asti's on 12th Street turns patrons into momentary performers. Owner Asti sings Verdi while mixing Martinis, a coat check girl becomes a prima donna, and a blind pianist fuels a lively, affordable evening of spontaneous singing and comic antics.
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12Th Street
Broadway
Fifth Avenue
Asti’s
Asti
Rosie O’grady
Musetta
Elevator man leaves Barnard for new subway job
George Reno departs Barnard after a month as elevator operator saying he hates to leave the swellest kids but cites high living costs. He has been sworn in as a subway conductor and threatens to return if girls are not treated right. Previously a barber, his hobby was hunting on his brother's Connecticut farm. J. Ry all
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Barnard
George Reno
Batman
Connecticut
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