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Barnard Alumnae Register Reveals Postwar Trends
The 1947 Barnard College Alumnae Register lists 7846 graduates from 1898 to 1946. Marriage rates rose from 9 percent in 1900 to 64 percent in 1946, with war years speeding the trend. 68 percent report graduate or professional study. 222 have PhDs and many other advanced degrees. Notable alumnae hold roles from editors and scholars to diplomats, teachers, and officials across the globe.
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