Letters to his parents from Dartmouth College and photographs from Moosilauke hiking, 1930-10
Description
Contains 6 handwritten letters on the topic of researching at Baker library for a paper, visit of a friend from his hometown, Cleveland, Dartmouth’s victory in the football game with Bates College, weekly chemistry quiz grades, trigonometry quiz, appointment with English professor, cross-country practice, Dartmouth Christian Association (DCA) sponsored dinner, dorm room furniture, receiving cookies and other treats from home, admiral Byrd’s lecture, army squadron plane performance, disinterest in the World Series at Dartmouth, explanation of Industrial Society class, purchasing ticket for Harvard game, reception parade for admiral Byrd’s visit, DOC hike to Moosilauke, trimming hair, struggles with chemistry and English classes, strong performance in French class, conversation with English professor about a writing assignment, loudness in dorm buildings, chatting about Harvard game with Pi Lambda Phi members, football game with Columbia, funny dream from last night, trigonometry exam, intercollegiate dance, disappointment with absence of drunk students at the dance, meeting girls at the dance, philosophical discussions with friends, trip to Boston for Harvard football game, satisfaction and pride with Dartmouth, watching movie at Nugget, readings for English class, trigonometry exam, performance in chemistry class, constipation, physical education class, Mrs. Zavadsky’s lecture about natural science and Harry Elmer Barnes’s lecture on science and religion.
Dates
- 1930-10
Conditions Governing Access
Unrestricted.
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Part of the Rauner Library Archives and Manuscripts Repository