Teresa Elizabeth Gagnon, class of 1939 (interview 2 of 2)

Teresa Elizabeth Gagnon, class of 1939 (interview 2 of 2)

Abstract In this interview conducted in 2012, Teresa Elizabeth Gagnon ’39, discusses her auspicious start at Pembroke College at the age of fifteen. She remembers being interviewed by Dean of Admissions Eva Mooar and being denied Spanish classes by Dean Margaret Shove...
Teresa Elizabeth Gagnon, class of 1939 (interview 1 of 2)

Teresa Elizabeth Gagnon, class of 1939 (interview 1 of 2)

Abstract Teresa Elizabeth Gagnon begins Part 1 of this interview by discussing her early experiences at Pembroke, including freshman orientation week and the embarrassing experience of taking posture photographs. She also talks about the academic curriculum at...
Margaret Mary Porter, class of 1939

Margaret Mary Porter, class of 1939

Abstract Margaret “Peg” Mary Porter begins Part 1 of her 1988 interview discussing her family background and her motivation for both going to college and choosing Pembroke College. She reflects on what is was like to attend college during the Depression...
Elaine Barbara Frank, class of 1939

Elaine Barbara Frank, class of 1939

Abstract In this interview, Elaine Frank ’39, the daughter of a Providence-born father and Lithuanian-born mother, describes herself as a “City Girl” and discusses her decision to attend Pembroke College as a transfer student from LaSalle Junior College. She details...
Clara Elizabeth Goodale, class of 1939

Clara Elizabeth Goodale, class of 1939

Abstract Clara Elizabeth Goodale ‘39 is the niece of Nettie Goodale Murdock who was a member of Pembroke College’s first class in 1895. This interview captures the memories Murdock shared with her niece of her time at Pembroke. In Part 1, Goodale explains that she and...
Virginia Belle Macmillan, class of 1938

Virginia Belle Macmillan, class of 1938

Abstract Virginia Belle Macmillan begins Part 1 of her interview by describing her childhood and family in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. She recalls her years at Pembroke College, in particular her role on the Pembroke Record staff, and as President of the Student...