The University of Virginia [manuscript], 1948 May 6.

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The University of Virginia [manuscript], 1948 May 6.

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Article written for Cosmopolitan Magazine detailing many aspects of life at the University, from fraternity life and dress to notable professors and the landscape. People mentioned include President Colgate W. Darden, George O. Ferguson, William F. Halsey, Edward R. Stettinius, Duncan Hyde, Johnny LaRowe, Bill Dudley, Frank W. Hoffer, Carl C. Speidel, Allen T. Gwathmey, and Jesse Beams. Virginius Dabney is mentioned as a Virginia newspaper editor but not named. Topics include the University's country club reputation; Darden's efforts to democratize and the "tug of war" with fraternities; architectural features on the grounds; finance; admission of women; student language and traditions including the Honor System; mascots Seal and Beta; athletics; lack of interest in politics with only thirteen students attending a Wallace for President rally; secret societies including the Z's the Seven Society, T.I.L.K.A., and Eli Banana; Radio Station WUVA and the students' preference for classical music and "first-rate" foreign films; the new Woodrow Wilson School of Foreign Affairs; and outreach to "backwoods" people through the Children's Service Center and the Extension Division. With the article is a covering letter from Herbert R. Mayes to William H. Wranek of the University News Services concerning the article and photographic rights.

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