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Two Unidentified African American Women

Women's history in Arkansas

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Hollins Student Life (1939 Dec 18), Hollins College

Hollins Student Newspapers

Table of Contents:

• The Night Before… (poem)
• Pomes and Stuff
• Phyllis Whitaker as the Madonna Highlights Modern Pageant: Scene Laid in 1939
• Boxes, Parties, Sleighing Features Old Hollins Xmas
• Fun, Horrors Too, Welcome Us Back
• Something of a Daze (poem)
• The Seniors Sing (poem)

Student Life (1939 Dec 18), Hollins College

Hollins Student Newspapers

Table of Contents:

• The Night Before...
• Pomes and Stuff
• Phyllis Whitaker as the Madonna Highlights Modern Pageant
• Boxes, Parties, Sleighing Features Old Hollins Xmas
• Fun, Horrors Too, Welcome Us Back

Student Life (1939 Dec 6), Hollins College

Hollins Student Newspapers

Table of Contents:

• Dillard Speaks at Annual Honor Dinner
• 'Y' Offers Annual White Gift Service
• Economic Issues of Campaign Stressed
• Fela Loves Chewing Gum, Flying, Zora Loves "Jieeeeeter Bugs"
• Gym Bedecked, School Bedazzled, and Juniors Bedraggled as Plans for Last Prom Continue; Fritza von Lengerke, Polly Story Lead Figure
• Lindsey, McCleskey Write Pageant
• Commerce Head Gives Address
• Miss Randolph Journeys in South
• Christmas Spirit Invades Dorms
• Student Forum
• "Where is the Vision?"
• Students Are Not Un-American
• Mercy House That "Get-By" Philosophy
• Tie-Up With Life
• Hollins Is Asleep
• Under the Dome
• Clothes Lines
• W&L Camera Club Guests of Local Organization
• Hitch-Hiker …

Hollins Student Life (1939 Dec 6), Hollins College

Hollins Student Newspapers

Table of Contents:

• Dillard Speaks at Annual Honor Dinner
• ‘Y’ Offers Annual White Gift Service
• Economic Issues of Campaign Stressed
• Fela Loves Chewing Gum, Flying, Zora Loves “Jieeeeeeter Bugs”
• Lindsey, McCleskey Write Pageat
• Commerce Head Gives Address
• Miss Randolph Journeys in South
• Gym Bedecked, School Bedazzled, and Juniors Bedraggled, as Plans for Last Prom Continue; Fritza von Lengerke, Polly Story Lead Figure: Bob Sylvester’s Orchestra to Play in a Return Engagement
• hristmas Spirit Invades Dorms
• Hollins Student Life Staff
• Student Forum
• Under the Dome
• Clothes-lines
• W&L Camera Club Guests of Local Organization
• Hitch-hiker Wins Vote of Students
• Curie Chemicals Plan …

Student Life (1939 Nov 22), Hollins College

Hollins Student Newspapers

Table of Contents:

• Ass't Attorney General Arnold to Speak Soon
• Executive Council Aims for Closer Cooperation
• Hollins Wins at Press Convention
• Thanksgiving
• Rev. Scherer Comes as Fall "Y" Speaker
• Odds, Evens Poise for Battle, Hodges, Cauble Lead Elevens, Today Marks Nineteenth Meet
• Bobbie Scanlan Wins Cargoes Prize
• "The Play's The Thing"
• Freedom
• Epidemic Sweeps as Students Cry: "Crutch, Crutch, Who's Got One?"
• Alumnae News
• Under the Dome
• Washington and Lee Troubadours Bring Gay Comedy to Hollins
• Pianist Praises Music Courses
• Students Prefer Dewey as President
• French Movie Comes to Hollins
• President Smith Conducts Service
• The Social Whirl
• Sport Slants

Hollins Student Life (1939 Nov 22), Hollins College

Hollins Student Newspapers

Table of Contents:

• Assistant Attorney General Arnold to Speak Soon
• Executive Council Aims for Closer Cooperation
• Hollins Wins at Press Convention
• Thanksgiving
• Rev. Scherer Comes as Fall “Y” Speaker
• Odds-Evens Poise for Battle, Hodges, Cauble Lead Elevens, Today Marks Nineteenth Meet
• Line-ups (for Hockey)
• Bobbie Scanlan Wins Cargoes Prize
• Hollins Student Life Staff
• “The Play’s The Thing”
• Freedom
• Epidemic Sweeps as Students Cry: “Crutch, Crutch, Who’s Got One?”
• Alumnae News
• Under the Dome
• Washington and Lee Troubadours Bring Gay Comedy to Hollins: Hungarian is Author
• Pianist Praises Music Courses
• Students Prefer Dewey as President
• French Movie Comes to Hollins
• President …

Student Life (1939 Nov 8), Hollins College

Hollins Student Newspapers

Table of Contents:

• Editors Travel to Washington
• Pocahontas Comes Next Week
• Film Reviews Drama of Past
• Works of Givler Hung in East Next Week
• Mr. Goodale Features Jepson in Recital
• Faculty and Students Combine to Produce Fall Play
• Students Desire Neutrality
• I.R.C. Presents New Procedure
• Eve le Galliene Proves No Hedda in Interview with Ro
• Student Forum
• The Seniors Did Find It
• The Question of Chapel
• Parade of Opinion
• Under the Dome
• Dr. Patterson Has Convocation on Plant Succession
• Freshman Plays Reveal Dramatic Talent of Class
• "Little Dears" of Hollins Campus Marvel at Butterfly Collection
• Hollins vs. Sweet Briar Question …

Hollins Student Life (1939 Nov 8), Hollins College

Hollins Student Newspapers

Table of Contents:

• Editors Travel to Washington
• Pocahontas Comes Next Week
• Film Reviews Drama of Past
• Works of Givler Hang in East Next Week
• Mr. Goodale Features Jepson in Recital
• Eve le Galliene Proves No Hedda in Interview With Ro
• Students Desire Neutrality
• Faculty and Students Combine to Produce Fall play
• I.R.C. Presents New Procedure
• Hollins Student Life Staff
• Student Forum
• Parade of Opinion
• Under the Dome
• Dr. Patterson Has Convocation on Plant Succession
• Freshman Plays Reveal Dramatic Talent of Class
• “Little Dears” of Hollins Campus Marvel at Butterfly Collection
• Hollins vs. Sweet Briar Question is Settled
• The College Mike …

Student Life (1939 Oct 25), Hollins College

Hollins Student Newspapers

Table of Contents:

• New Talents on Campus Shines in Freshman Plays
• Dowell Explains Neutral Dangers
• Search Sweeps Campus
• American Art on Exhibition Here
• Hollins Participates in National Poll of Student Opinion
• Army Invades Campus and Takes Community by Surprise
• Annual Series of Programs Begin
• Distinguished Pianist Gives Recital Here
• First Meeting of Legislative Held
• Come to the I.R.C.
• Wanted-Campus Views
• We Who Are Awake
• Ten Years Ago at Hollins
• Parade of Opinion
• Under the Dome
• Dr. Robison Ends European Travels
• Holland Youth Expresses Views
• Many Interesting Books Added to Library Shelves
• A.D.A.'s All Add an Alphabet
• Music Majors Direct Business …

Hollins Student Life (1939 Oct 25), Hollins College

Hollins Student Newspapers

Table of Contents:

• New Talent on Campus Shines in Freshman Plays: Fall Play Announced
• Dowell Explains Neutral Dangers
• Search Sweeps Campus
• American Art on Exhibition Here
• Hollins Participates in National Poll of Student Opinion
• Army Invades Campus and Takes Community by Surprise
• Distinguished Pianist Gives Recital Here: Selections are Varied
• First Meeting of Legislative Held
• Hollins Student Life Staff
• Come to the I.R.C.
• Wanted-Campus Views
• Parade of Opinion
• We Who Are Awake
• Ten Years Ago At Hollins
• Under the Dome
• Dr. Robinson Ends European Travels
• Holland Youth Expresses Views: The Following is a Letter Received by a Hollins Freshman
• Many …

Student Life (1939 Oct 11), Hollins College

Hollins Student Newspapers

Table of Contents:

• Dr. Dowell Will Speak on Neutrality
• Mr. Canaday Pays Return Visit
• Thanksgiving
• American Ballet Comes to Roanoke
• Spinster Has New Plans For Feature Selections
• Hollins Traditions are Traced
• Hold Breath Till Tinker Day, Catch Breath on the Way
• Camera Club is Reorganized
• Professor Murnagham Addresses Student Body
• I.R.C. Year is Outlined
• Student Forum
• "And Always, Our Miss Matty"
• What Price Student Life
• Parade of Opinion
• '43 Gives Thanks
• Under the Dome
• Clothes Lines
• Famed Ellsberg Has Daughter at Hollins
• Theatre Year Opens in Week
• Alumnae News
• Society
• Sport Slants
• 1939 Vogue Career Contest is Open to College …

Hollins Student Life (1939 Oct 11), Hollins College

Hollins Student Newspapers

Table of Contents:

• Dr. Dowell Will Speak on Neutrality: Cost to the United States
• Mr. Canaday Pays Return Visit
• Thanksgiving
• American Ballet Comes to Roanoke
• Spinster Has New Plans For Feature Selections
• Hollins Traditions are Traced: New Students Attend
• Hold Breath Till Tinker Day, Catch Breath on the Way
• Professor Murnagham Addresses Student Body: Mathematics is Subject
• I.R.C. Year Is Outlined
• Hollins Student Life Staff
• “And Always, Our Miss Matty”
• What Price Student Life
• Parade of Opinion
• Student Forum
• Under the Dome
• Clothes-lines
• Famed Ellsberg Has Daughter at Hollins
• Theatre Year Opens in Week
• Alumnae News
• Society
• Sport Slants
• 1939 …

Program, Arkansas W.C.T.U. Convention

Women's history in Arkansas

This is a program from the 61st annual Arkansas Women's Christian Temperance Union Convention at the First Methodist Church in Conway.

Student Life (1939 Sept 21), Hollins College

Hollins Student Newspapers

Table of Contents:

• Dr. G. Thomas Opens 98th Session
• Bunch Sanders Will Lead 'Y' Party
• Calendar of Events
• Improvements Are Varied
• Hollins Loses Five Colored Friends by Death
• $18,000 Left to Hollins
• New T-House Plans Are Elaborate, with Lounge, Fountain, Dining Rooms, Six Guest Rooms
• Additions to Faculty Staff Number Ten
• To The Class of '43
• What We Can Do
• Parade of Opinion
• Tour of Hollins Campus
• Clothes Lines
• Under the Dome
• Hollins Group Leaders--1939-40
• Directory of New Students
• Introducing...
• Sport Slants

Hollins Student Life (1939 Sept 21), Hollins College

Hollins Student Newspapers

Table of Contents:

• Dr. G. Thomas Opens 98^th Session
• Bunch Sanders Will Lead ‘Y’ Party
• Calendar of Events
• Improvements are Varied
• Heads of Student Government, 1939-40 (pictures)
• Hollins Loses Five Colored Friends by Death--$18,000 Left to Hollins
• New T-House Plans are Elaborate, with Lounge, Fountain, Dining Rooms, Six Guest Rooms
• Additions to Faculty Staff Number Ten: Miss Kellam Retires
• Hollins Student Life Staff
• Parade of Opinion
• Tour of Hollins Campus
• To the Class of ’43
• What We Can Do
• Clothes-lines
• Under the Dome
• Hollins Group Leaders: 1939-40 (picture)
• Directory of New Students
• Introducing…
• Sport Slants

Cummings Guest House Register Pages 025 And 026, Usm African American Collection

We Exist Series 4: Cummings Guest House Register Excerpts

This is a detail from the Cummings Guest House Register. You can see a digital version of the full text HERE.

Cummings Guest House Register Pages 023 And 024, Usm African American Collection

We Exist Series 4: Cummings Guest House Register Excerpts

This is a detail from the Cummings Guest House Register. You can see a digital version of the full text HERE.

Student Life (1939 June 2), Hollins College

Hollins Student Newspapers

Table of Contents:

• Alumnae Day Marks Return of Former Students
• Commencement Program
• Unique Sketch of Class History to Feature Exercises
• President's Action on Petitions Made Known to Students
• Rev. R.E.I. Strider to Deliver Sermon
• Commencement Speaker is Dr. W.E. Hocking
• Seniors Take Part in Recital
• Exams, Rains, Colds, Horses Fail to Daunt Bold Deeds of Robin Hood and His Men
• Student Forum
• Commencement
• Hollins and the Refugee
• One Senior's Retrospect
• Quiet Hour
• Parade of Opinion
• Under the Dome
• Three Foreign Students Enroll in Freshman Class
• Lucie Gillespie Receives Appointment as Chief Marshal
• Quotable Quotes
• Marriage, Play, Study, Mildewing, Jobs Will …

Hollins Student Life (1939 Jun 2), Hollins College

Hollins Student Newspapers

Table of Contents:

• Alumnae Day Marks Return of Former Students: Activities Are Varied
• Commencement Program Saturday
• President’s Action on Petitions Made Known to Students
• Unique Sketch of Class History to Feature Exercises: New Procedure Introduced at Bonfire
• Exams, Rains, Colds, Horses Fail to Daunt Bold Deeds of Robin Hood and His Men
• Rev. R.E.L. Strider to Deliver Sermon
• Commencement Speaker is Dr. W.E. Hocking: Harvard Professor is Noted Philosopher
• Seniors to Take Part in Recital
• Hollins Student Life Staff
• Student Forum
• Parade of Opinion
• Under the Dome
• Three Foreign Students Enroll in Freshman Class
• Lucie Gillespie Receives Appointment as Chief …

Student Life (1939 May 11), Hollins College

Hollins Student Newspapers

Table of Contents:

• New Rules Put Through on Student Driving
• Rising Seniors Choose Hayward as Vice President
• Sophomores Star In Commencement Play
• Clever Masque by Jonson is Freya Presentation on May Day
• Group Leaders Work on New Plan
• Spirituals By Chorus Head Annual Waiters' Program
• Plan Now For Forest Picnic\
• Rosa Hodges Takes Over Post
• Film to Show Drama of Great Mississippi River
• Student Forum
• The Old Order Changeth
• Taking Over
• A Case for Non-Segregation
• Traditions
• What Price Unrest?
• Notes From an Undergrad's Diary
• College Students State Position On War Threats
• Campus Leaders to Discuss Activities
• Senior Forums Have Varied …

Hollins Student Life (1939 May 11), Hollins College

Hollins Student Newspapers

Table of Contents:

• New Rules Put Through on Student Driving: Lights, Sophomore Privileges Discussed by Committee
• Rising Seniors Choose Hayward as Vice President
• Sophomores Star In Commencement Play
• Group Leaders Work on New Plan: Questionnaire to Improve Orientation
• Clever Masque by Jonson is Freya Presentation on May Day
• Spirituals By Chorus Head Annual Waiters’ Program: Louis Hunt Lauds Race Relations on Campus in Address
• Plan Now for Forest Picnic
• Rosa Hodges Takes Over Post
• Film to Show Drama of Great Mississippi River
• Hollins Student Life Staff
• Student Forum
• Notes from an Undergrad’s Diary
• College Students State Position on War Threats …

Student Life (1939 April 27), Hollins College

Hollins Student Newspapers

Table of Contents:

• Big Success is Promised For Ninth Hollins Riding Show
• Elinor West, Pianist, Features Bach in Recital
• Camera Club Has Work on
• Alice Porter Elected Editor of "Student Life"
• Music, Athletic, Dramatic Board Elects Presidents
• Dr. Gordon's Third Lecture is on Problems of Courtship
• Bob Sylvester's Orchestra Plays for Sophomore Dances; Gym Turned Into Grape Vineyard
• "Student Life" Given Honor Rating by A.C.P. Critical Service
• Vladimir Gsovski Speaks on Russian Political Affairs
• Sherwood is Commencement Play
• Student Forum
• Education for Citizenship
• Singing for What?
• Redeemed
• To the Writer of a Recent Student Forum Article
• Why Cliques Run the …

Hollins Student Life (1939 Apr 27), Hollins College

Hollins Student Newspapers

Table of Contents:

• Big Success is Promised For Ninth Hollins Riding Show: Cadets, Music, and Excitement Add Gaiety and Color to Big Occasion
• Elinor West, Pianist, Features Bach in Recital
• Camera Club Has Work on Exhibit: Predominance of Portraits in Display
• Alice Porter Elected Editor of “Student Life”: Many Freshmen on New Staff; Thirty-Three Reporters are Chosen
• Music, Athletic, Dramatic Board Elect Presidents
• Dr. Gordon’s Third Lecture is on Problems of Courtship
• Bob Sylvester’s Orchestra Plays for Sophomore Dances; Gym Turned Into Grape Vineyard: Simplicity and Color are Keynotes
• “Student Life” Given Honor Rating by A.C.P. Critical Service
• Bob Sylvester: …

Student Life (1939 Apr 13), Hollins College

Hollins Student Newspapers

Table of Contents:

• Anderson and Martin Return from Conference
• Hollins Girls to Display Horsemanship at V.M.I.
• Carnegie Fund Aids Colleges
• Ada Stunts Provide Puns and Fun for Kellerites
• Dr. Faith Fairfield Gordon Begins Lecture Series Here
• Dowell Publishes Thesis on History of Criminal Syndicalism Legislation
• Famed Musician Visits Campus For Two Days
• Work of Music Clubs is Described by Mrs. Ober
• Student Body Elects Officers
• Helen Walsh is Elected to Head 1940 "Spinster"
• Hand in Turner Hall Pledges
• Student Forum
• Riding Ring is Scene of Many Horse Show Trials and Tremors
• Five Faculty Members Speak
• Do Cliques Run the School? …

Hollins Student Life (1939 Apr 13), Hollins College

Hollins Student Newspapers

Table of Contents:

• Anderson and Martin Return from Conference
• Hollins Girls to Display Horsemanship at V.M.I.
• Carnegie Fund Aids College
• ADA Stunts Provide Puns and Fun for Kellerites
• Dr. Faith Fairfield Gordon Begins Lecture Series Here: Outlines Four Stages of Emotional Growth in Her First Lecture
• Dowell Publishes Thesis on History of Criminal Syndicalism Legislation
• Famed Musician Visits Campus for Two Days Sandor Vas Shows Delicacy of Interpretation in Recital House
• Work of Music Clubs is Described by Mrs. Ober
• Student Body Elects Officers: Hodges, Martin, and Whitaker Helen Walsh is Elected to Head 1940 “Spinster”
• Hand In Turner Hall …

Student Life (1939 Mar 16), Hollins College

Hollins Student Newspapers

Table of Contents:

• New Constitution Ratified By Student Body Majority
• Caroline Stephens to Give Senior Piano Recital
• Change in Administration
• Turner Fund Increased by Collected Pledges
• Thirty-Two on Dean's List for First Semester
• Rudd and Goodale Dubbed A.D.A.'s
• "Stage Door Will Be Given Saturday in Little Theatre"
• Committee Plans Marriage Lecture
• Canaday Will Speak Here Wednesday in Convocation
• 'Cargoes' Will Come Out Day After Spring Vacation
• Student Forum
• Looking Backward
• Looking Forward
• Students Display Variety of Study Idiosyncrasies
• Class Meetings
• A Tip From Emily Post
• Sous La Dome
• Weekend Features Sophomore Prom and Horse Show
• Marcosson Will Speak For Town …

Hollins Student Life (1939 Mar 16), Hollins College

Hollins Student Newspapers

Table of Contents:

• New Constitution Ratified by Student Body Majority: Executive Council Divides Duties With New Board for Coming Semester
• Caroline Stephens to Give Senior Piano Recital
• Change in Administration: Dr. M.P. Sith to Succeed Miss Blanchard
• Turner Fund Increased By Collected Pledges
• Thirty-Two on Dean’s List for First Semester: Thirteen Seniors Average Two and Three-Tenths Merit Points
• Rudd and Goodale Dubbed A.D.A.’s
• Committee Plans Marriage Lecture: Questionnaire Presented to Student Body
• Canaday Will Speak Here Wednesday in Convocation
• “Stage Door” Will Be Given Saturday in Little Theatre: Muffy Sicard Will Play Lead in Ferber and Kaufman’s Recent Stage Hit …

Student Life (1939 Mar 2), Hollins College

Hollins Student Newspapers

Table of Contents:

• Freshmen Elect New Officers
• Changes in Constitution Considered by Students
• Roanoke Group to Present "Iolanthe"
• Memorizing Student Becomes Resigned to Hazards to Study
• Student Leads Chapel
• Hoarded Gold to be Released on Hollins Day at Heironimus
• Mr. Bolger to Give First Recital
• School Anxiously Awaits Freshman Issue of Paper
• Rufus Jones to Deliver Three Lectures Here
• Student Forum
• Reins On Our Thinking
• Hollins Day is Sign of Spring
• Credit Where Credit is Due
• Suppose You Were a Stranger!
• Under the Dome
• I.R.C. Plans to Aid Refugees
• Chinese Refugees Aided by U.S. College Students
• Campaign for Separation of …

Hollins Student Life (1939 Mar 2), Hollins College

Hollins Student Newspapers

Table of Contents:

• Freshmen Elect New Officers: Gale, Jones, and Redfield Assume Class Duties
• Changes in Constitution Considered by Students
• Roanoke Group to Present “Iolanthe”: Gilbert and Sullivan Plot Is Hilarious Satire of British Parliament
• Memorizing Student Becomes Resigned to Hazards to Study
• Hoarded Gold to be Released on Hollins Day at Heironimus: Latest Fashions Featured; Proceeds Will Increase Turner Hall Fund
• Mr. Bolger to Give First Recital: Program Includes Many Familiar Works
• School Anxiously Awaits Freshman Issue of Paper
• Rufus Jones to Deliver Three Lectures Here: Noted Quaker Philosopher is Second Y.W. Speaker of Year
• Hollins Student Life Staff …