Ruth Ellen Bains, class of 1943

Ruth Ellen Bains, class of 1943

Abstract Ruth Ellen Bains begins Part 1 of her interview by highlighting her family background and her early education in the Lincoln, Rhode Island, public school system. She explains that she only had two colleges to choose from and decided to attend Pembroke...
Enid Wilson, class of 1943

Enid Wilson, class of 1943

Abstract In this interview, Enid Wilson begins by describing her family background, her father’s professorships at Massachusetts School of Technology and Harvard University, and her childhood in Brookline, Massachusetts. She explains why she chose to attend Pembroke...
Penelope Claire Hartland, class of 1940

Penelope Claire Hartland, class of 1940

Abstract Penelope Claire Hartland begins this interview by focusing on her education. She describes her academic achievements at Pembroke College, as well as the significance of being the only Pembroke student to concentrate in economics. She details her educational...
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...