Katherine May Hazard, class of 1933

Katherine May Hazard, class of 1933

Abstract In Part 1 of this interview, Katherine May Hazard begins by discussing daily life at Pembroke College. For her, this meant commuting to campus and becoming used to the regimented life at Pembroke. She explains some of the requirements, what it was like to...
Katherine Perkins, class of 1932

Katherine Perkins, class of 1932

Abstract In this interview, Katherine Perkins talks about her family and her upbringing in East Providence and how she came to attend Pembroke College. She discusses her travel as a day student to campus, the courses she took, extracurricular activities, the one Black...
Mary Bernadette Banigan, class of 1931

Mary Bernadette Banigan, class of 1931

Abstract Mary Bernadette Banigan begins her interview by discussing her family background, her experience at Classical High School, and her reasons for attending Pembroke College. Throughout Part 1, she describes her favorite professors, and postgraduate options for...
Doris Madeline Hopkins, class of 1928

Doris Madeline Hopkins, class of 1928

Abstract In Part 1 of this interview, Doris Madeline Hopkins begins by discussing her early education and family life in Rhode Island. She talks about the expectations for “nice girls” at Pembroke College in the 1920s, about the curriculum, and the classes she took....
Alice Elizabeth O’Connor, class of 1928

Alice Elizabeth O’Connor, class of 1928

Abstract In Part 1 of this interview, Alice Elizabeth O’Connor begins by discussing her life growing up in East Providence and assuming guardianship of her brothers and sisters after the early deaths of her parents. She also talks about changing careers to...