Judith Vivienne Korey, class of 1946

Judith Vivienne Korey, class of 1946

Abstract Judith Vivienne Korey begins Part 1 of her interview by describing her family background, her and her father’s negative attitude toward her mother’s advertising job, and Providence during her early years. She goes on to explain her reasons for deciding to...
Gloria E. Del Papa, class of 1946

Gloria E. Del Papa, class of 1946

Abstract In Part 1 of this interview, Gloria E. Del Papa begins by describing her relationship to her father, an immigrant cement business owner, her role as a “typical Italian daughter,” and how her father insisted she go to Pembroke College. When discussing her life...
Hilda Antoinette Calabro, class of 1945

Hilda Antoinette Calabro, class of 1945

Abstract In this interview, Hilda Antoinette Calabro begins by sharing some family background and explaining her reasons for attending Pembroke College. She recalls being supported by her family and having the freedom to choose what she wanted to do with her college...
Hope Ballinger, class of 1944

Hope Ballinger, class of 1944

Abstract Hope Ballinger begins her interview by explaining that her aunt’s graduation from Pembroke College in 1902, and her desire to become a nurse, influenced her decision to also attend Pembroke. She says that as a city girl – a female day student who attended...
Elizabeth J. Pretzer, class of 1944

Elizabeth J. Pretzer, class of 1944

Abstract At the start of this interview, Elizabeth J. Pretzer describes what it was like to attend Pembroke College while living at home with her family in Providence. She explains her decision to major in Geology and remembers some of the geology field trips she took...