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...
Bella Skolnick, class of 1933

Bella Skolnick, class of 1933

Abstract Bella Skolnik’s interview provides a passionate story of activism in health, education, and welfare. She begins by reflecting on her thoughtful and supportive family and her childhood and moves on to tell vivid stories of her freshman year at Pembroke...
Margery Chittenden Leonard, class of 1929

Margery Chittenden Leonard, class of 1929

Abstract Margery Chittenden Leonard’s 1982 interview reflects her tireless passion for the Equal Rights Amendment. While she discusses her classes at Brown and her dormitories, the majority of her oral history is dedicated to discussing the fierce discrimination women...
Grace Amelia McAuslan, class of 1928

Grace Amelia McAuslan, class of 1928

Abstract In this interview, Grace Amelia McAuslan begins by explaining why she decided to attend Pembroke College and what her first impressions were. She notes some of the courses she took as a sociology concentrator and momentarily remembers participating in the...
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....