Political Clubs At Barnard College Earn Notice
Dean Gildersleeve approves student interest in politics during a presidential election. She notes temporary clubs may aid campaigns while urging political education for Barnard and University Extension women. The 1924 Dean’s report highlights progress in government courses and an advisory committee with civic organizations and parties.
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Dean Gildersleeve
Barnard
Miss Gildersleeve
Women’s University Club
Women’s City Club
League of Women Voters
Democratic Party
Republican Party
Clubs Plan Activities For Year
Wigs and Cues plans many formal and informal performances including a Christmas Play and Spring Production. Language clubs aim for entertainments lectures and plays to broaden knowledge of different cultures. Religious and Social Organizations continue social service and clinical work. Evelyn Garfield will address Menorah members on pressing issues. Open discussion groups slated for term end.
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Evelyn Garfiel
Menorah
Cek
Party Platforms Presented To Barnard Students
A student meeting in the theatre on October 1 outlined the platforms of three parties. Louise Rosenblatt pressed La Follette on monopoly and privilege, praised anti-isolationist views, and argued for a revised Versailles treaty aligned with armistice terms. Alice Eileen highlighted Democratic honesty in government, while Margaret Hatfield defended Republicans amid Teapot Dome attacks. Davis backs the League.
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Barnard
Moley
House of Representatives
la Follette
Louise Rosenblatt
Progressive Party
la Foltette
Democratic Party
Alice Eileen
Democratic
Mellon
Davis
League
Margaret Hatfield
Republican Party
Progressive Club Organizes for La Follette Campaign
McAllister Coleman a Columbia graduate and La Follette Committee member spoke at the Columbia Progressive La Follette Club meeting in Earl Hall on Friday October 30 urging students to canvass, distribute literature, and encourage street meetings to back the campaign. Arthur Garfield Hayes endorsed reforms in social legislation pledged by La Follette adherents.
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McAllister Coleman
la Follette Executive Committee
Greater New York
Columbia Progressive la Follette Club
Earl Hall
Coleman
la Follette
Arthur Garfield Hayes
Dean Advises Freshman at Barnard College Assembly
Dean Gildersleeve welcomed the Class of Twenty Eight and announced the Honor Students and honorables for last year. She reported no material growth but said a new dormitory would allow more Barnard entrants next year. She urged the freshman to be a picked group driving intellectual achievement and favored higher grades over multiple high Cs. She described summer attendance at the International Conference of University Women in Christiania and summarized talks on women’s place in the world, international fellowships, and the push for women in commerce and industry.
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Gildersleeve
Barnard
Barnard College
Christiania
International Fellowship For Women
Englis
Confe Ence
International Fet
Voter Registration Ends This Week for Barrard Students
Barrard students may vote next month if they meet U.S. citizenship age and residency rules. Those not yet registered must register in person October 10 from 5 to 10:30 PM or October 11 from 7 AM to 10:30 PM at the board of registry and polls. New voters must show an eighth grade diploma or literacy test certificate.
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United States
Board of Registry
State Board of Regents
Three Candidate Election Viewed With High Stakes
Professor Ray Moley of Barnard argues the 1924 presidential race features three viable contenders. La Follette risks sweeping western states and possibly California while Davis and Coolidge present differing conservative stances. Moley notes domestic policy divides among the trio and highlights La Follette’s push for public ownership of utilities and reform.
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Raymond Moley
Barnard Government Department
la Follette
Wisconsin
Minnesota
North Dakota
Montana
California
Professor Moley
Davis
Coolidge
Undergraduate Secretary Resigns and Nominating Meeting Planned
Due to Helen Robinson's resignation an Undergraduate Association meeting is set for Monday October 13 at noon to nominate candidates. Eligible are sophomores registered academically. By law vacancies may be filled by a special Student Council meeting. Voting runs Tuesday and Wednesday from 9 30 to 3 30 with ballot closure.
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Helen Robinson
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Me ‘Ans
Dr Cours
Ant Lary Tang
Progressive Club
Hayes
Columbia
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