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

We Exist Series 4: Cummings Guest House Register Excerpts

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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 …

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 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 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 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 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 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 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 …

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 Feb 16), Hollins College

Hollins Student Newspapers

Table of Contents:

• Humphrey-Weidman Dancers Give Recital Tonight: Program Composed of Some of Most Famous Work
• Dramatic Board Chooses “Stage Door” for Spring Play
• First Student Recital of Second Semester Given
• Freshmen Sponsor Bridge Benefit for Mercy House: Combined Talents Furnish Gay Entertainment
• Rental Art Collection Shown
• Carmichael Lectures Founder’s Day on Ends of Education: He Has Entertaining Personality and Wide Experience
• Joint Legislative Works on Petitions
• Ancient Tradition Rules Tuesday’s Activities
• Hollins Student Life Staff
• Student Forum
• Front Campus Window Proves Distracting to Earnest Editor: Quad Activities Furnish Food for Thought
• Under the Dome
• Noted Clergyman Will Make Address: …

Student Life (1939 Feb 16), Hollins College

Hollins Student Newspapers

Table of Contents:

• Humphrey-Weidman Dancers Give Recital Tonight
• Dramatic Board Chooses "Stage Door" for Spring Play
• First Student Recital of Second Semester Given
• Freshmen Sponsor Bridge Benefit For Mercy House
• Rental Art Collection Shown
• Carmichael Lectures Founder's Day on Ends of Education
• Joint Legislative Works on Petitions
• The High Cost of Economy
• Standing in the Portal
• Front Campus Window Proves Distracting to Earnest Editor
• Under the Dome
• Noted Clergyman Will Make Address
• Choir Takes Part in Service for Famous Negro Leader
• Why Don't You Read?
• Mercy House Serves the Public Despite Inadequate Facilities
• Student Work in Art on Display Next …

Tower 1939, Une Library Services Westbrook College History Collection

Yearbooks

1939 yearbook of Westbrook Junior College in Portland, Maine.

The Spinster (1939), Hollins College

The Spinster

Yearbook of Hollins College (Later Hollins University)

1939 Morehead Christian Women's Fellowship Meeting Minutes, First Christian Church (Morehead, Ky.), Christian Women's Fellowship (Morehead, Ky.)

Morehead Christian Women's Fellowship Meeting Minutes Archive

Morehead Christian Women's Fellowship meeting minutes for 1939.

Student Life (1939 Dec 15), Hollins College

Hollins Student Newspapers

Table of Contents:

• Ruling on Places of Recreation is Now Before the President
• Problems of Education Will Be Discussed By Dr. W.M. Kotschnig
• Jim Tully Speaks on Hollywood
• Student Forum
• Pomes
• Vocational Guidance is Offered on January 4
• Julia Price is Madonna of 1938
• Johns Piano Recital is Enthusiastically Received

Hollins Student Life (1938 Dec 15), Hollins College

Hollins Student Newspapers

Table of Contents:

• Ruling on Places of Recreation is Now Before the President: Emergency Action Taken By Joint Legislative Committee
• Problems of Education Will Be Discussed by Dr. W.M. Kotschnig
• Jim Tully Speaks on Hollywood: Sponsored by Alumnae
• Student Forum (Dear Editor)
• Poems
• Vocational Guidance is Offered on January 4
• Julia Price is Madonna of 1938: Medieval Village is Scene of Christmas Pageant by Heberling
• Johns Piano Recital is Enthusiastically Received
• Christmas Song

Hollins Student Life (1938 Dec 8), Hollins College

Hollins Student Newspapers

Table of Contents:

• Freshman Class Organizes With Election of Its Officers: Wooden is President
• Hollins Holds Open Forum on U.S. Neutrality Laws
• Student Aid Urged in Sale of Seals for T.B. Fund
• Traditional White Gift Service Begins Christmas Season: Madonna is Revealed at Pageant
• Town Hall Lecture Series Begins: Countess of Listowel Speaks on European Politics
• A.A.A.S. Holds Southern Meeting: Hollins Students to Serve As Guides
• Announcement from the “Cargoes” Staff
• Andre Marchal’s Organ Recital is Enthusiastically Received: He Combines Extraordinary Musicianship with Vivid Personality
• Golden Rule Dinner Planned for Sunday
• Hollins Student Life Staff
• Student Forum
• New Members of …

Student Life (1938 Dec 8), Hollins College

Hollins Student Newspapers

Table of Contents:

• Freshman Class Organizes With Election of Its Officers
• Hollins Holds Open Forum on U.S. Neutrality Laws
• Student Aid Urged in Sale of Seals for T.B. Fund
• Traditional White Gift Service Begins Christmas Season
• Town Hall Lecture Series Begin
• A.A.A.S. Holds Southern Meeting
• Andre Marchal's Organ Recital is Enthusiastically Received
• Announcement
• Golden Rule Dinner Planned for Sunday
• Student Forum
• Shame! Shame!
• Privilege and Responsibility
• New Members of A.D.A. Give Stunt
• Where is Cargoes?
• The Untimely Extension of Quiet Hour
• Under the Dome
• Report Given on Action of Student Curriculum Com.
• Music Notes
• 2d Student Recital is Big Success …

Hollins Student Life (1938 Nov 17), Hollins College

Hollins Student Newspapers

Table of Contents:

• Fall Play in Rehearsal Shows Great Promise: Well-Chosen Play Promises Evening of Entertainment for Cast and Audience
• Dilling and Knitzer Play in Community Concert
• Siberians Sing Old Russian Songs: Have Voice Range Unlike That of Any Other Choir in the World
• Rev. Trimmer Holds Thanksgiving Service
• Annual Gymkhana is Great Success for Riding Club
• Odd-Even Rallies Started; Banquet Will Climax Season
• Children’s Play Presented Here: Clare Tree Major Players Perform Well
• Miss M.F. Williams Holds Convocation on Medieval Art: Imaginary Tour of Typical Town of Middle Ages Described
• Dowell Advances Theory on Munich Settlement
• Hollins Student Life …

Student Life (1938 Nov 17), Hollins College

Hollins Student Newspapers

Table of Contents:

• Fall Play in Rehearsal Shows Great Promise
• Dilling and Knitzer Play in Community Concert
• Siberians Sing Old Russian Songs
• Rev. Trimmer Holds Thanksgiving Service
• Annual Gymkhana is Great Success for Riding Club
• Odd-Even Rallies Started; Banquet Will Climax Season
• Children's Play Presented Here
• Miss M.F. Williams Holds Convocation on Medieval Art
• Dowell Advances Theory on Munich Settlement
• Your First Step
• It's a Good Policy
• Student Forum
• Dear Students:
• Does Liberal Education Miss the Boat?
• Under the Dome
• New Collegiate Publication Issued
• Writers Club Gets Under Way With Meeting Sunday
• Why Don't You Read?
• Hollins Student Spends Riotous …

Hollins Student Life (1938 Oct 27), Hollins College

Hollins Student Newspapers

Table of Contents:

• Dr. Smith Will Discuss Trip: Travels in Europe Will Be Subject of Lecture
• Work Begun on Fall Play: Talent and Ability Mark Cast of First Production
• Production Class Chooses Coming Freshman Plays: Unusual Interest Shown in Backstage Work as Well as Acting
• Prizes Offered in Poster Contest Attract Many
• Do You Think Hollins is Sleeping?
• I.R.C. Discusses German Policy: Barbara Goty Confirmed as President
• Hallowe’en Fun Promised in Stunts on Saturday Night: Gay Costumes in Dining Room Add to Gaiety of Week-end on Hollins Campus
• Camera Club Elects Officers for ’38-’39 Session
• Faculty Members Attend Conference in …

Student Life (1938 Oct 27), Hollins College

Hollins Student Newspapers

Table of Contents:

• Dr. Smith Will Discuss Trip
• Work Begun on Fall Play
• Production Class Chooses Coming Freshman Plays
• Prizes Offered in Poster Contest Attract Many
• Do You Think Hollins is Sleeping?
• I.R.C. Discusses German Policy
• Hallowe'en Fun Promised in Stunts on Saturday Night
• Camera Club Elects Officers for '38-'39 Session
• Faculty Members Attend Conference in Richmond
• Mr. Goodale Plays at Dedication of New Organ
• Rev. Blanton Belk Conducts Chapel
• Student Forum
• A Hide-Bound Hollins
• Concentration Camp
• Socks and Self-Respect
• Under the Dome
• Why Don't You Read?
• Freshmen Given Chance to Show Literary Ability
• Prospective Students from Richmond Visit the …

Hollins Student Life (1938 Oct 6), Hollins College

Hollins Student Newspapers

Table of Contents:

• Father Whittemore to Speak to Hollins Students on Monday: Famous Missionary is From the Order of the Holy Cross
• Mordkin Ballet Will Perform Here Oct. 9
• Marge Howard New President of ’38-’39 Riding Club
• Memorial Service this Sunday: Miss Matty and Miss Bayne Honored
• Truth is Herewith Proven to be Really Stranger Than Fiction
• Hollins Theatre Gets Prize Play By Anderson: Jitney Players to Give Performances on Campus and at Roanoke
• Slides and Movie Contrast Hollins Then and Now: Star-Studded Cast Perform for Audience
• Mrs. Roosevelt Will Lecture at Roanoke Auditorium Next Week: “Day at White House …

Student Life (1938 Oct 6), Hollins College

Hollins Student Newspapers

Table of Contents:

• Father Whittemore to Speak to Hollins Students on Monday
• Mordkin Ballet Will Perform Here Oct. 9
• Marge Howard New President of '38-'39 Riding Club
• Memorial Service This Sunday
• Truth is Herewith Proven to be Really Stranger Than Fiction
• Hollins Theatre Gets Prize Play By Anderson
• Mrs. Roosevelt Will Lecture at Roanoke Auditorium Next Week
• Slides and Movie Contrast Hollins Then and Now
• I.R.C. Discusses European Crisis in Sunday Series
• Student Forum
• Czechoslovakia and Hollins
• For Your Own Protection
• An Orchid to the Juniors
• Why Don't You Read?
• Casually Smart
• Junior League of Roanoke Will Give Benefit Cabaret …

Hollins Student Life (1938 Sept 16), Hollins College

Hollins Student Newspapers

Table of Contents:

• Ballator Replaces Canaday on Staff of Art Department: Cornelius Johns, Harriet Allen, and Mary V. Long Also Join Faculty
• Faculty-Students Cooperate to Guide New Hollins Girls
• Nationally Known Artists to be Heard in Concert Series
• Hollins Student Returns After Studying in France
• “Y” Will Give Circus Party for Newcomers Saturday
• Dr. Francis Gaines Will Deliver Speech At Formal Opening: Expansions of Citizenship Will Be the Topic of His Address
• Many Improvements Made on Campus During Summer
• Hollins Student Life Staff
• Student Forum
• Directory of New Students
• Introducing to You (pictures)
• Sport Slants
• Mythical Tour of Hollins Campus: …

Student Life (1938 Sept 16), Hollins College

Hollins Student Newspapers

Table of Contents:

• Ballator Replaces Canaday On Staff of Art Department
• Changes in Rank
• Faculty-Students Cooperate to Guide New Hollins Girls
• Nationally Known Artists to be Heard in Concert Series
• Hollins Student Returns After Studying in France
• "Y" Will Give Circus Party for Newcomers Saturday
• Dr. Francis Gaines Will Deliver Speech At Formal Opening
• Many Improvements Made on Campus During Summer
• Miss Matty Cocke
• Building for the Future
• Commencement: To the Freshmen
• Directory of New Students
• Sport Slants
• Would You Please Tell Me...
• Mythical Tour of Hollins Campus: Conducted for the New Students
• New York World's Fair Is a Tremendous …