Ethel Colvin Nichols, class of 1934

Ethel Colvin Nichols, class of 1934

Abstract Ethel Colvin Nichols begins her interview discussing her plans for the future and speaking of her wish to return to the workforce despite discrimination based on ageism. Also in Part 1, she reflects on classes at Pembroke College, her relationship with Dean...
Esther Amelia Dick, class of 1934

Esther Amelia Dick, class of 1934

Abstract Esther Amelia Dick begins this interview by speaking of her childhood in Reading, PA and struggling with Meniere’s Syndrome. She recalls her reasons for attending Pembroke College and discusses campus rules, requirements, clothing standards, alcohol and...
Cecile Lena Kantrowitz Israel, class of 1930

Cecile Lena Kantrowitz Israel, class of 1930

Abstract Cecile Lena Kantrowitz Israel begins this interview by explaining her Russian heritage and Jewish upbringing, her father’s career as a Hebrew teacher and cantor, and tracing her roots to Baal Shem Tov. She discusses her education at Classical High...
Helen Elizabeth Butts, class of 1928

Helen Elizabeth Butts, class of 1928

Abstract In this interview, Helen Elizabeth Butts starts by discussing life at Pembroke College, the academic arena, Silver Bay (a Christian summer conference), higher-level science classes, post-graduate life, and the career/family dichotomy. She goes on to talk...
Mary Carpenter Emerson, class of 1927

Mary Carpenter Emerson, class of 1927

Abstract In this interview, Mary Carpenter Emerson tells of her family’s tradition of attending Brown University, which included her mother, her maternal uncles and her maternal grandfather. Like her mother, Emerson became a science teacher, teaching biology,...