Our Seven Sisters:
Views from Other Colleges

History

Sometimes when I am out at a show, looking for new material, I'll run across something so extraordinary that is from another college that I can't resist adding it to my collection. While not Mount Holyoke related, they still are charming and I thought at least some of you would like to see them.

The Images

All cards are available with both front and back scans, and comments about what is written on the front or back, either by the user or by the publisher, are included below.

Rain Dance - May Fete 1920

front "Rain Dance - May Fete 1920" I didn't know what college this was when I bought it, but I believe now it is University of Illinois. What a lovely image, with the sun shining on all their hats!

back Undivided back, stamp box, unused.

Bryn Mawr Alumnae Fund 1935-1936

front "The Bryn Mawr Alumnae Fund/No appeal for the Alumnae Fund has been sent you since the spring of 1934, in order not to conflict with your interest in the Fiftieth Anniversary Campaign. Now the Alumnae Association must have $3,000 to meet the balance of its responsibilities for this fiscal year 1935-1936. Make your Contribution Now/Keep April 30th out of the Red" An ink blotter!

Barnard College Song Book

front Copyright 1925 by the Undergraduate Assocation of Barnard College.

Central College Fayette MO

front A crowd shot of women in graduation caps and gowns, one carrying a Central pennant

back Divided back, stamp box, unused. Labelled "Central College Fayette MO" by a postcard dealer.

Smith College, 1906

front Real photo view of ice skaters. "Dear Bertha,- Hoping you are well. I am too. Yesterday I skated on the Mill River. The Ice was good. Did you know how to skate? Write me soon. With love from Emily."

back Undivided back, postmarked Dec 10, 1906 7:30am in Northampton. Flag cancel.

Paradise Pond, Smith College, 1906

front Real photo view of Paradise Pond. "Dear Betsy Thought you would like a card like [Mildred's?] Isn't Paradise lovely. It is just the nicest spring weather today much love Rebecca"

back Undivided back, postmarked Feb 23, 1906 12:30pm in Northampton. Flag cancel.

Ivy Day, Smith College, 1909

front Real photo view of the laurel chain and ivy procession.

back Divided back, not postally used, but inscribed: "Ivy Day at Smith College, Northampton, Masstts 1909. The Seniors, each carrying an American Beauty Tree (presented by Sophomores), march in couples, attended by Juniors who wear hats, and who carry the "Ivy Chain" - or Laurel ropes - to form an aisle -"

Radcliffe College in Parade, circa WWI

front A real photo postcard of a parade of college students, with Radcliffe clearly visible on the left.

back Divided back, stamp box, unused. Cyko.

Laurel Chain Procession

front A laurel chain procession of women in graduation gowns; Smith College, maybe?

back Divided back, stamp box, unused, but once pasted in an album. AZO.

Shepherd's May Morris Dance May Fete 1920

front "Shepherd's May Morris Dance May Fete 1920" Looks like it may be the same school as the Rain Dance card at the top of this page.

back Divided back, stamp box, unused. AZO.

Laurel Chain at Smith College

front A laurel chain procession of women in white dresses at Smith College

back Divided back, unused.

1925 Hockey Team, Location Unknown

front 1925 field hockey team photo, but unidentified school. If anyone recognizes that building in the background, please contact me!

Students Building and Morris, Smith College

front Students gathered on a lawn.

back Divided back, stamp box, unused but inscribed: "Students' Building & Morris." AZO.

Students Building, Smith College

front Students gathered on a lawn. 1930s cars in the foreground.

back Divided back, stamp box, unused. AZO.

Greek Games, Barnard College, 1931

front A glass negative and a print made from it. In a glassine envelope with the following label: "Scene from Old Greece. Photo Shows:- Girls of Barnard College, New York City, rehearsing for their chariot dance for the forthcoming Greek Games to be held in New York City. US 24-4-31 PN"

May Day, Wheaton College

front May Queen and her court. No identifier save the photographer, Merrill @ Norton, which is why I'm guessing this is Wheaton College.

Radcliffe, 1942

front Radcliffe students pulling a cart. Incription on the back: "Radcliffe Students Cambridge, Mass 1942" Printed in 1978 at Faneuil Hall.

Paradise Pond, Smith College

front A canoe on Paradise Pond in Northampton. "#2 has just written that her measurement is 24 1/2. This is a scene on Paradise. Come and see it for yourself."

back Undivided back, postmarked Sep 23, 1905 10am in Northampton. Transit mark Sep 25, 1905 11am in North Conway NH.

Paradise Pond, Smith College

front A canoe on Paradise Pond in Northampton. "Dear Em: This is Paradise. J. F. M."

back Undivided back, postmarked Feb 23, 1906 11:30am in Northampton.

Skating on Paradise Pond 1895, Smith College

front "Skating on Paradise Pond 1895"

back Undivided back, postmarked Dec 16, 1950 5pm in Northampton. "Christmas greetings from old Smith College! Margaret Grierson"

Outside Green Hall, Smith College

front Untitled real photo of women outside Green Hall.

back Undivided back, unused.

Smith College, 1932

front Unidentified photograph dated 1932; photographer's name illegible. Representatives from the classes of 1879, 1884, 1889, 1894, 1899, 1904, 1909, 1914, 1919, 1924, 1926, and 1928.

"Paradise" in Winter

front Five women skating on Paradise Pond. "Smith College, Northampton, Mass. "Paradise," in Winter. (Scene No. 3.) A134."

back Divided back, stamp box, postmarked Jul 25, 1908 12:30pm in Northampton, Mass. Published by Geo. S. Graves, Springfield, Mass. "Northampton, Mass. July 25th With tulips Salve from Tony?"

Alumnae debate on the lawn

front Untitled real photo of alumnae gathered on a lawn.

back Divided back, postmarked in Cohasset, Mass. "Dear M. I am seated on the step in front of the first pillar; the alumnae are debating on the statement that the old days were better than the news. I had no moment to visit when we were there. it was rush, rush, rush from one thing to another for four days. All are well and good to be at home, Thank you for your postal. I shall welcome any letter. M.L.B."