Roosevelt Memoir Notes From New York Visit and Talks
Eleanor Roosevelt recounts a New York trip visiting Bethune-Cookman College supporters, Pearl Buck address, and Barnard College. She describes subway missteps, meeting Dean Gildersleeve and students, a Girl Scouts dinner, and news of agencies coordinating youth projects.
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New York
Bethune-Cookman College
Pearl Buck
Thomas Jefferson
Barnard College
Broadway
Lenox Avenue
116Th Street
Miss Gildersleeve
Dean Gildersleeve
14Th Street
Girl Scouts
Paul Rittenhouse
Mrs. Roosevelt Visits Barnard Students and Leaders
The First Lady's Barnard visit included Phyllis Hagmoe at the gate and Joan Carey arriving late for lunch with Mary Milnes. In a closed session Mrs. Roosevelt met Student Council members Beverly Vernon and others, stressing youth responsibility in postwar issues as she left amid an enthusiastic subway sendoff.
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Mary Milnes
Roosevelt
Harrington
Beverly Vernon
Political Association
Annie Nathan Meyer
Wilhelm Braun
Barnard College Bulletin Access and Rates
Barnard College Undergraduate Association publishes a semi weekly bulletin during the academic year. The notice notes second class mail matter status dated October 19, 1928 and New York Post Office entry. Subscription is 3 dollars per year, 10 cents per single copy.
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Barnard College
New York
N. Y
Treasury Opens Drive For War Bond Play Contest
The Treasury Department launches a nationwide college playwriting contest through its War Savings staff. Open to about 1600 colleges, scripts ten to thirty minutes stressing the human drama of buying War Bonds. Judges include Margo Jones and Hallie Flanagan Davis. entries due April 1 1943, with local judging and final deadlines April 10. Winning authors receive a Treasury Special Award of Merit. all scripts become Treasury property.
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War Savings Staff
Treasury Department
Margo Jones
University of Texas
Henry Morgenthau, Jr
Hallie Flanagan Davis
Smith College
Barrett H. Clark
Dramatist’s Play Service
New York
Minor W. Latham
Barnard
Washington
Treasury
War Savings
U.S. Treasury Department
Barnard Voices on Negro Scholarships and Interdependence
An opinion piece argues against special Negro Scholarships at Barnard urging instead to welcome qualified Black students and encourage their attendance, suggesting outreach to Black communities and schools. It emphasizes shared humanity and cautions against reinforcing sensitivities with well meant programs.
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Mme
Chiang Kai-shek
Mme. Chiang
Barnard
Mother accompanies to Mrs. Roosevelt visit at Barnard
A narrator recalls bringing her mother to Barnard for a Mrs. Roosevelt event. They tour the lobby, view the Smoking Room, and meet officials while the dean enforces orderly conduct. The mother comments on the assembly, chairs, and campus spirit, comparing Barnard to South Squeegee State Teachers.
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Mrs. Roosevelt
Barnard
South
Burtetin
Deanery
South Squee
Harriet Beecher Stowe and the Harriet play reviewed
A lengthy theater critique praises the Harriet production starring Helen Hayes, noting its strong acting and historical themes. It contrasts the play’s dramatic high point in the third act with Stowe’s lasting historical influence, urging audiences to reflect on ideals of freedom amid postwar cycles.
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Harriet
Soughog
Helen Hayes
Miss Hayes
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New York World-Telegram
United Features—Syndicate
Our
Barnard Bulletin
Florence Fischman
Shirley Aronow
Carol Collins
Judith Coplon
Deborah Burstein
Judith Protas
Martha Messler
Denise Donegan
Norma Shpetner
Elizabeth Haithwaite
Marion ‘Mednice
Beatrice Kaplan, Lucille Osmer
Witbin
Miriam Burstein
Florence Levine
Martha Messier
Eleanor Streichler
Jean Vandervoort
News Board
Carol, Ruskin
Betty Sachs
June Wals
Annette Auld
Dolores Drew
Barbara Gitlan
Joan Raup
Estelle Sobel
Dorothy Terrace
Eleanor,Wax
Joan Zeiger
Abed Ad
Renee Weabeenrensee
Eabad
Department
Florence Ryerson
Colin Clements
Harriet Beecher Stowe
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