Open Access. Powered by Scholars. Published by Universities.®
Articles 1 - 30 of 143
Full-Text Articles in History
Letter From J. Harvey Cain To Robert J. Fee, Harvey J. Cain
Letter From J. Harvey Cain To Robert J. Fee, Harvey J. Cain
Brooklyn College Farm Labor Project
Letter asking to cover, in the next administrative calendar, matters involving Farm Labor Project funds. December 30, 1943.
Students To Join Parents In Fete, The New York Times
Students To Join Parents In Fete, The New York Times
Brooklyn College Farm Labor Project
New York Times article regarding a program for parents of farm cadets to hear about and see movies of what students did during the Farm Labor Project in Morrisville, N.Y. December 5, 1943.
Movies To Show Students On Farms, The Brooklyn Eagle
Movies To Show Students On Farms, The Brooklyn Eagle
Brooklyn College Farm Labor Project
Brooklyn Eagle article announcing informal program for the parents of Brooklyn College farm cadets to view movies of students working in Morrisville, N.Y. December 5, 1943.
Letter To President Gideonse From R.C. Benedict, Ralph C. Benedict
Letter To President Gideonse From R.C. Benedict, Ralph C. Benedict
Brooklyn College Farm Labor Project
Letter from R.C. Benedict to Harry Gideonse with bullet points regarding publicity/public relations and the Farm Labor Project. Dec. 3, 1943.
To The Members Of The Staff Of Brooklyn College: Announcement Of Pictorial Reports, Staff Of The Farm Labor Project
To The Members Of The Staff Of Brooklyn College: Announcement Of Pictorial Reports, Staff Of The Farm Labor Project
Brooklyn College Farm Labor Project
Letter to the members of the staff of Brooklyn College containing excerpts from two pictorial reports and announcement of film showings. November 30, 1943.
Letter To Arnold [Eagle] Regarding Photographs Taken, Ralph C. Benedict
Letter To Arnold [Eagle] Regarding Photographs Taken, Ralph C. Benedict
Brooklyn College Farm Labor Project
Letter written to Arnold [Eagle] from Ralph C. Benedict regarding over fify pictures and catalog from the summer Brooklyn College Farm Labor Project, Nov. 29, 1943.
Letter To Arnold Eagle, Harry D. Gideonse
Letter To Arnold Eagle, Harry D. Gideonse
Brooklyn College Farm Labor Project
Letter to Arnold Eagle from Harry D. Gideonse expressing his appreciation for Eagle's photographic documentation of the 1943 Farm Labor Project. November 15, 1943.
Letter Of Appreciation To Professor Benedict, Ordway Tead
Letter Of Appreciation To Professor Benedict, Ordway Tead
Brooklyn College Farm Labor Project
Letter expressing appreciation for a presentation given by Ralph Benedict and also for his work overseeing the Morrisville Farm Labor Project of 1943. October 28, 1943.
Labor Camp Program Is Held Success, Unknown
Labor Camp Program Is Held Success, Unknown
Brooklyn College Farm Labor Project
Article lists Brooklyn College as a great help in combatting the farm labor shortage and helping to harvest crops in Morrisville. October 20 (1943?)
Madison County War Council, M. B. Galbreath
Madison County War Council, M. B. Galbreath
Brooklyn College Farm Labor Project
Letter to Dr. Benedict of Brooklyn College from M.B. Galbreath, chairman of the Madison County War Council, telling of a motion made stating the 1943 farm labor project was a success and such a project should be encouraged to continue. October 12, 1943.
Letter To Dean Bridgman Regarding Personnel Ratings, Ralph C. Benedict
Letter To Dean Bridgman Regarding Personnel Ratings, Ralph C. Benedict
Brooklyn College Farm Labor Project
Letter to Dean Bridgman from Ralph C. Benedict regarding personnel ratings for voluteers with the 1943 farm project. He gives a list of staff members and asks that caution be taken in giving overly adverse ratings. October 11, 1943.
A Resolution Thanking The Brooklyn College Farm Project, Mary E. Brophy
A Resolution Thanking The Brooklyn College Farm Project, Mary E. Brophy
Brooklyn College Farm Labor Project
A resolution thanking the Brooklyn College Farm Project for the assistance given to Madison County farmers in the 1943 growing season. October 5, 1943.
The Educational "Battle Of The Century", Jay Bradley
The Educational "Battle Of The Century", Jay Bradley
Brooklyn College Farm Labor Project
Partial article from the Knickerbocker Weekly, vol. 3 no. 32. President of Brooklyn College, Dr. Gideonse, sharing his opinions on work camps. October 4, 1943.
Letter From President Gideonse To The City Planning Commission, Harry D. Gideonse
Letter From President Gideonse To The City Planning Commission, Harry D. Gideonse
Brooklyn College History
Letter from President Gideonse to The City Planning Commission advocating for the proposed College Center and Arts Building of Brooklyn College. For actual proposals written by architect, Randolph Evans, please contact Brooklyn College's Archives and Special Collections.
Letter Regarding Miriam Levine, A "Spoiled Senior", Ralph C. Benedict
Letter Regarding Miriam Levine, A "Spoiled Senior", Ralph C. Benedict
Brooklyn College Farm Labor Project
Letter to President Gideonse from Prof. Benedict regarding Miriam Levine, a disruptive student in the farm labor program. September 9, 1943.
The Bean Stalker: Will You Return In '44?, Brooklyn College
The Bean Stalker: Will You Return In '44?, Brooklyn College
Brooklyn College Farm Labor Project
Student publication for Farm Labor Project, Morrisville, N.Y. 1943. Asks the question: Will you return in '44? Gives students' answers, a wrap up to the program, and songs about the project. Vol. 1 No. 3. September 9, 1943.
College President Sees Students At Farm Work, The Brooklyn Eagle
College President Sees Students At Farm Work, The Brooklyn Eagle
Brooklyn College Farm Labor Project
The Brooklyn Eagle. Wednesday, September 8, 1943.
Work With Study In College Urged, The New York Times
Work With Study In College Urged, The New York Times
Brooklyn College Farm Labor Project
Harry D. Gideonse, president of Brooklyn College, advocates work experience as a part of the college experience. September 7, 1943.
Letter To Dr. Benedict From The Director Of The Farm Manpower Service, T. N. Hurd
Letter To Dr. Benedict From The Director Of The Farm Manpower Service, T. N. Hurd
Brooklyn College Farm Labor Project
Letter written by T.N. Hurd, Director or the Farm Manpower Service of NY, regretting not being able to meet with Dr. Benedict and his students in Morrisville. He goes on to express his appreciation for Dr. Benedict, his staff and students for making the 1943 farm labor project a success. September 7, 1943.
Letter Regarding Money Owed To Dr. Benedict, Miriam A. Levine
Letter Regarding Money Owed To Dr. Benedict, Miriam A. Levine
Brooklyn College Farm Labor Project
Letter to Dr. Benedict from a student, Miriam A. Levine, regarding money she supposedly owes. September 5, 1943.
Brooklyn College Farm Labor Project Items, Ralph C. Benedict
Brooklyn College Farm Labor Project Items, Ralph C. Benedict
Brooklyn College Farm Labor Project
A list of four items dealing with the Morrisville program (1943) including: a visit by President Gideonse; a visit by Prof. Cohen, Chairman of the College Curriculum Committee; the recovery of Miss Barnes from an illness; and a list of questions for a USES representative for Madison County set to make a talk to the students/staff. August 26, 1943.
Social Committee Looking For Funds, Brooklyn College
Social Committee Looking For Funds, Brooklyn College
Brooklyn College Farm Labor Project
In a letter to farm labor student workers the Social Committee asks for a vote on where funds for Saturday evening entertainment should come from. August 18, 1943.
College Moves To Farm: Bean Picking And Study Mixed, Utica Observer Dispatch
College Moves To Farm: Bean Picking And Study Mixed, Utica Observer Dispatch
Brooklyn College Farm Labor Project
Full page article in Utica Observer-Dispatch on Brooklyn College Farm Labor Project, with photographs. July 25, 1943.
The Bean Stalker, Brooklyn College
The Bean Stalker, Brooklyn College
Brooklyn College Farm Labor Project
Bi-monthly publication published by the students of the Farm Labor Project. Page 1 (of 3), July 23, 1943.
First Three Weeks Hardest Says Benedict, Ralph C. Benedict
First Three Weeks Hardest Says Benedict, Ralph C. Benedict
Brooklyn College Farm Labor Project
Partial article from the Madison County Ledger and Observer, Morrisville, NY, regarding some difficulties with the Brooklyn College Farm Labor Project. July 22, 1943.
First Three Weeks Hardest Says Benedict, Ralph C. Benedict
First Three Weeks Hardest Says Benedict, Ralph C. Benedict
Brooklyn College Farm Labor Project
Article authored by Professor Ralph Benedict published in the Madison County Leader illustrating some of the difficulties encountered in the first three weeks of the Morrisville Farm Labor Project. July 22, 1943.
Letter To Dr. R. C. Benedict From Wm. Houghton, Clerk, United Church, William Houghton
Letter To Dr. R. C. Benedict From Wm. Houghton, Clerk, United Church, William Houghton
Brooklyn College Farm Labor Project
Letter of welcome to students of Brooklyn College to Morrisville from the Morrisville United Church; July 19, 1943.
News Of Women's Activities In War, Beatrice Meyers
News Of Women's Activities In War, Beatrice Meyers
Brooklyn College Farm Labor Project
Partial article from The New York Times with two pictures: 1. Women harvesting crops. 2. Women studying on dormitory steps
Majoring In Peas (Beatrice Meyers Article) And Brooklyn Students Get In The Harvest (The Sun Photograph), Beatrice Meyers, The Sun
Majoring In Peas (Beatrice Meyers Article) And Brooklyn Students Get In The Harvest (The Sun Photograph), Beatrice Meyers, The Sun
Brooklyn College Farm Labor Project
New York Times article by Beatrice Meyers profiling the Morrisville Farm Labor Project w/two photographs and captions. Also, photograph with caption of women picking peas from The Sun, July 17, 1943 (upper left corner).
General Regulations Governing Campus Life, Brooklyn College
General Regulations Governing Campus Life, Brooklyn College
Brooklyn College Farm Labor Project
Notice dealing with campus life issues: housekeeping, food, electrical appliances, room inspections, and hours for study and lights out. July 12, 1943.