Dorothy Core ’49 recalls Santo Tomas camp and liberation
Dorothy Core recounts three years as a POW in the University of Santo Tomas camp in Manila from January 4, 1942, to February 3, 1945. She describes harsh conditions, limited food, Red Cross shortages, and university classes led by Jesuit priests, then liberation by MacArthur’s forces and her return to New York to resume nursing studies.
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MacArthur
Santo Tomas
Dorothy Core
Manila
Dorothy
Luzon
University of Santo Tomas
Somone
Red Cross
Santa Tomas
Camp
United States
Presbyterian Hospital
New York
Red Cross Offers Home Nursing Course and Volunteer Arts Project
The Red Cross will run a three week Home Nursing course starting October 22. Classes meet Mondays and Wednesdays from 4 to 6 P.M. in the National Service Room, 4th floor Barnard, limited to 10. Volunteers are invited to assist in making art scrap books for wounded veterans, with a work room at 401 Fifth Ave. Call Mrs. Strubing at MU 4-4455 or contact Mildred Reed via Student Mail.
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The
Red Cross
Fifth Ave
Is You Is or Is You Ain't What You Ought To Be
Notices to students about possible class changes due to acceleration or summer courses. All affected students must inform the Social Affairs Office at 104 Barnard immediately. Applies to those whose full advancement may be for this year.
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Social Affairs ‘Office
Barnard
I R C Sets Topics For Year At Barnard
International Relations Club outlines annual program focusing on the United Nations Organization with emphasis on the London Foreign Ministers Conference and UNRRA. Plans include talks by Eleanor Roosevelt and Quentin Reynolds, a Barnard foreign student tea in October, and participation in the Middle Atlantic International Relations Club Conference. Officers are Filen Haight president Cynthia Kosmos secretary and Ruth Stevenson treasurer.
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International Relations Club
United Nations Organization
London
Interim Organization
UNRRA
Germany
Italy
Japan
Eleanor Roosevelt
Quentin Reynolds
Barnard
Middle Atlantic International Relations Club
East
Political Council
Filen Haight
Cynthia Kosmos
Ruth Stevenson
Freshman and Transfer Coffee Dance Friday at Barnard
The first coffee dance of the year for freshmen and transfers is Friday October 12 from 4 to 7. Tickets go on sale Wednesday October 10 from 12 to 1. V-17's and Columbia students will attend along with Barnard newcomers.
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Jake
V-17
Columbia
Barnard
Today Speaks Against Racial Prejudices
The piece argues against racial prejudice citing incidents from Franklin Junior High in Harlem and nationwide trends. It urges students to oppose segregation, anti semitism, and figures like Bilbo Hearst and Coughlin, warning that inaction risks another catastrophe.
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Franklin Junior High School
Harlem
Chicago
New Jersey
Philadelphia
DAR
Hazel Scott
Gerald K. Smith
Ku Klux Klan
North
Bilbo
Hearst
Patterson
McCormick
Barnard
Bilbo, Hearst
Father Coughlin
America
Tony Needs Notes and Funds for Tony Aid Drive
Reconstruction appeal asks Barnard students to donate a penny a day to help Tony, a young Italian war victim, and to write Italian or English letters about college life. Letters should be turned in at the Bulletin office for batch mailing.
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Europe
Barnard
Ie Masteyson
Tony
Bulletin Office
Lt Comdr Reynard to Doff WAVE Uniform at Barnard
Lieutenant Commander Elizabeth Reynard longtime Barnard English professor describes her WAVES service and postwar return to teaching. She helped establish the WAVE Training Program and served as Special Assistant to the Chief of Naval Personnel while attending San Francisco Conference meetings. Her recollections highlight cross‑cultural diplomacy and notable moments from the delegation.
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Elizabeth Reynard
Barnard
Red Cross
Navy
Reynard
Chief of Naval Personnel
Naval Training School For Waves
Bronx
Virginia C. Gildersleeve
San Francisco
Miss Gildersleeve
U. S
Arabian
France
China
Norway
Miss Omwake Guides Vets from Stevens Institute of Tech
Miss Louise Omwake, supervisor at the King's Crown Hotel, guides disabled veterans in choosing training at Stevens Institute of Technology. She notes many interviews are pleasant, with some veterans apologetic for past training gaps, while others face hard fits like a football player's unfit plans or a high IQ electrical course. One man shifts to interior decorating and plans to join a family business selling linoleum.
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Barnard
King’s Crown Hotel
Louise Omwake
Veterans’ Guidance Center
Stevens Institute of Technology
Miss Omwake
B.P
Barnard Students See Encouraging Trends In Postvacation Stats
Barnard College figures show continued student engagement after summer break with many campus activities announced recently. A Barnard insider notes high performance in academics. while sparing trade secrets, officials credit University proximity for the gains and address mixed beliefs about marriage rates among students.
Sign Up Now for Work On Junior Yearbook
Barnard junior class invites students and staff to contribute candid photos for the yearbook. Send shots with names on the back to Priscilla Block at Mortarboard and Barnard Camp, then receive photos back. Look for subway ads on Juke announcing opportunities.
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Mortarboard
Barnard
Priscilla Block
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Rita Dresner
UNO
Brooks Hall
Rosemary Sullivan
Barnard Hall
Comdr. Reynard
By Ruth Landesman
Miss Omwake Guides Vets
Columbia Uiversity
Odo
eTten
Junier
Petooladres
Tye W
Fifth Avenue
Qirth Street
Subway
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