Student Fellow Delights in England Jubilee Visit
Catherine Strateman, last year’s Student Fellow now studying in London, writes to Dean Gildersleeve about spring in Bloomsbury and King’s Jubilee excitement. She recalls daffodils, Oxford day trips, Christ Church Chapel, and the serene English landscape reflecting long tradition. (Continued on page 3).
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London
Dean Gildersleeve
Bloomsbury
Gordon Square
Woburn Snare
Comal
Oxford
Christ Church Chapel
Christ Church
Professor Jessup Talks to Pre-Law Group on International Law
At an open meeting on May 9 Prof Philip C Jessup of Columbia Law School spoke on International Law and its Practical Value. He noted law operates largely in peacetime and urged more lawyers to specialize, citing government services and State Department opportunities. He also discussed the limited number of women in the service due to marriage and postings abroad.
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Philip C. Jessup
Columbia Law School
Jessup
State Department
Elihu Root
Foreign Service
Camp Barnard Opens for Samper and Alumnae The Weeklong Session
During June 24 to July 14 the Barnard camp will operate with its usual cooperative format. Each participant must stay one week and pay seven dollars per week. Miss Water of the Physical Education department will lead and offer guidance to those seeking instruction.
Senior Class Meeting and Alumnae Address
A senior class meeting is scheduled for Thursday May 16 at noon in Room 304 Barnard. Mrs Rice, president of the Alumnae Association, will give a brief address followed by a step singing rehearsal. Seniors are urged to attend.
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Barnard
City Board of Aldermen considers gag ordinance for students
Editorial critiques a proposed measure from the New York City Board of Aldermen that would punish defiance of school rules with up to 500 dollars fine and six months imprisonment. The piece argues the ordinance aims to silence student dissent and undermine academic liberty while acknowledging various viewpoints on radicals and protests in the city.
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New York City
Plans for Senior Week Announced
Plans for Senior Week progress with thanks to patrons who contributed 247 dollars toward final activities. Senior Ball will be a supper dance with group tables. banquet on June 6 and tea dance on June 1 in dormitories.
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University
Students Protesting Jacobs Gag Bill at City Hall
Delegation from Barnard and Columbia led protests against a proposed bill punishing radical activity in schools with a 500 dollar fine or six months in prison. About 136 students signed petitions, including student leaders and editors, voicing opposition as faculty echoed concerns about academic freedom.
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Board of Aldermen
New York
City
City Hall
Barnard
Columbia
Jane P. Clark
Miss Weeks
Roderick D. Marshall
A A Banquet Highlights Freshman Skit at the 1938 A A Night
Dr Alsop opened with sport as antidote to the machine age. Freshman skit Hades on a Holiday thrilled the crowd with choreographed chariots and clever horse routines. Helen Lange as Pluto, Jean Bullowa and Martha Reed voices drew big applause from the class of 38 and attendees.
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Hades
Helen Langé
Pluto
Jean Bullowa
Martha-Reed
Dr. Alsop
Dorothy Coombs
Dona Eaton
Deborah Hunt
Babara Lewis
A. A
Goodwin Watson
T. C
Wayman
A.A
Grace
Chin Lee
Agnes Craig
Dorothy Haller
Betty Focht
Marion Greenbaum
Mary le Duc
Tuzo
Red Cross
Tenikoit
Charlotte ‘Haverly
Alice Olson
Natalie
Bachrach
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England
Catherine Strateman
Miss Gildersleeve
Barnard Camp
Editorial
Barnard College
DR. Watson
Alsop
Coombs
Eaton
Lewis
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