Barnard College

Barnard College was given its first provisional charter by the Regents of the State of New York on Aug. 8, 1889.

From the description of Barnard College charters and statutes, 1934-1988. (Columbia University In the City of New York). WorldCat record id: 275960020

Junior Month was a summer project in sociological theory and practice founded in 1917 and supervised by the Charity Organization Society of New York City. In a one month period juniors from twelve eastern colleges attended lectures and performed case work in New York City, visiting slum neighborhoods, factories, courts and other locations. Colleges participating were: Barnard, Bryn Mawr, Connecticut College, Elmira, Goucher, Mt. Holyoke, Radcliffe, Smith, Swarthmore, Vassar, Wells and Wellesley. Barnard first participated in the program in 1921. Barnard suspended its participation during the 1930's.

From the description of Barnard College Junior Month scrapbooks, 1924 &1932. (Columbia University In the City of New York). WorldCat record id: 275960267

Barnard College, a undergraduate college for women, opened in 1889. It was the custom of students to keep scrapbooks of their activities and experiences during their attendance at the school. Many of these were later donated to Barnard's archives and provide an intimate, personal views of undergraduate life over the years.

From the description of Barnard College alumnae scrapbook collection, 1893-1947. (Columbia University In the City of New York). WorldCat record id: 275960196

The "Eleusinian Mysteries" was the initiation ritual for incoming first year students at Barnard from 1890 until the late 1920's. At first students, dressed in flowing robes, gathered in a dignified procession and swore an oath of loyalty to the College in Greek. The "Mysteries Book" contained the accumulated wit and wisdom regarding professor's foibles and other collegiate topics. Each class would add to the book and present it to the incoming class at the ritual. Later, activities became more raucous. As the school became larger, the ceremony was discontinued.

From the description of Eleusinian Mysteries book, 1890-1932. (Columbia University In the City of New York). WorldCat record id: 56552814

Barnard College, an undergraduate college for women opened in 1889. It was the custom of students to keep mementos of their activities and experiences during their years at the school. This material was later donated to the school and provides intimate, personal views of undergraduate life over the years.

From the description of Barnard College alumnae memorabilia collection, 1905-1960. (Columbia University In the City of New York). WorldCat record id: 275962478