History majors find vast U.S. research material
Mrs. Goebel, Barnard alumna and PhD, addressed the History Group on November 24, detailing manuscript discoveries in American history and her Harrison dissertation. Miss Healy of the National League of Women’s Clubs spoke on adult education and applying abstract subjects to working women.
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Wigs and Cues to Stage Three One Act Plays
Wigs and Cues will present their fall production on December 11 and 12 with three one act plays by American English Irish writers. The Shepherd in the Distance a pantomime with music opens the program coached by Marian Paschal. Cast includes Princess Hortense Opeznauer Attendant Rosamond Dermody Vizier Marie Dinkelspiel Nubian Hannah Semmel me shepherd Edith Harris and Barbara Collison. The Little House by George Con follows with two players from Out plays Hazel Russell and Pfiel in leading roles.
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Marian Paschal
Hortense Opeznauer
Rosamond Dermody
Maria Alzamora
Marie Dinkel
Does College Develop Character and Mind
A dialogue from an Atlantic Monthly condensation features a sincere seventeen year old asking if college shapes character as well as intellect. The Freshman Dean explains college guides individual development and warns only extreme misconduct ends stay, while ordinary effort can leave a student content with mediocrity.
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Renfield Pressey
Columbus did not seek India route says Dr Stevenson
Rut gers ex professor and noted geographer argues in a history department lecture that Columbus aimed to find new islands and continents, not a western path to India. He challenges the standard view and presents medieval cosmography and maps showing world boundaries and the church’s influence on geography.
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Wellesley Conference Adopts Broad Reforms in Student Government
Delegates at the Women's Intercollegiate Association for Student Government meeting at Wellesley College November 12 to 14 adopt amendments to the constitution. The changes shift focus to student relations with world affairs and make the body national rather than regional, limiting to one delegate per college. Ratification by colleges will follow. Barnard sent Madge Turner and Margaret Goodell as delegates. The first session discussed ongoing topics as the conference continued.
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Politics Club Backs World Court Entry Plan
The Politics Club on November 20 debated joining the World Court with the Harding Hughes Coolidge plan favored. Proponents argued U S gains contact with nations and a closer role in world affairs. Opponents cited lack of material gain and court policies rooted in precedent. A Harmony Plan counterpoint urged proposals to outlaw war within five years. Professor Zimmern may attend next History Club joint meeting.
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