Lycoming College - Williamsport Dickinson Seminary Junior College and College Preparatory School

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This collection contains material originating from and telling about Williamsport Dickinson Seminary Junior College and Preparatory School. Although spanning almost two decades, from 1928 through 1947, the collection is modest in size. The publications, annuals, catalogs, alumni newsletters and promotional material, are well represented and provide a wealth of information about the school, the faculty and the students. Evident from the collection is a rich musical and social atmosphere. Athletics and official events are also well documented. Reflecting world history, two significant events in the life of the Junior College occur as a result of World War II. Almost one- third of the collection centers around the school's involvement with the war effort. The institution of two different military training programs are chronicled here. Records of accreditation from a junior college to a four year institute are included, which was also influenced by World War II and the resulting return of military personnel desiring to pursue opportunities for higher education. A small part of the collection consists of items not specifically produced by the college but most likely accumulated by staff or faculty, enhances the portrayal of the time period,
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Art Class in Bradley Hall
Art Class in Bradley Hall
Art education, Artists' materials, Drawing, Drawings, Painting, Paintings, Sculpture, Still lifes, Students, Teachers, Bradley Hall (1895-1980)
Art students work on projects in an art studio in Bradley Hall, as the instructor observes. The walls are covered with paintings and sculpture molds, and tables are full of objects for still lifes. Students, some with easels and others with canvases propped against chair backs, are painting and drawing. A print of this photo appears in a Supplement to 'Bulletin Wlliamsport Dickinson Seminary 1933.'
Art Students Pose with Studio Murals
Art Students Pose with Studio Murals
Art education, Murals, Students
Art students pose outdoors, displaying art studio murals. Pictured are: Molly Lee Malken, '36; Robennette Rogers, '36; Olive Nella Foulk, '36; Anne Emily Burrows, '36.
Camp Kline Outing
Camp Kline Outing
Camps, Travel, Students
Article on back: 'Twenty-five of the girl students at Dickinson Seminary, accompanied by Miss Minnie V. Taylor, preceptress, enjoyed an outing at Camp Kline, on Pine Creek, from Friday afternoon until last evening. They cooked their food camp style, slept out in the open cabins Friday night, and yesterday hiked all over the camp. Friday was such a fine warm day that the girls decided to sleep in the open cabins, and it proved to be a real thrill, for before morning the thermometer went much lower than they had anticipated, and the supply of blankets, though ample, proved entirely inadequate. However, they 'thawed out' early yesterday morning, and thoroughly enjoyed the day's outing.' Published Apr 24 1932.
Cast of 'Our Town'
Cast of 'Our Town'
Theatrical productions, Actors, Students
Caption on back: 'As part of their class day exercises, June 6, the graduating classes at Williamsport Dickinson Junior College will present Thornton Wilder's 'Our Town,' which created such a sensation on the Broadway stage and the Hollywood screen. The college players have been in rehearsal several weeks, and they expect to hit the 'bare boards' of the college auditorium, when the play is given, as on Broadway, without scenery and the usual stage properties. The cast, shown above, includes: first row, l. to r.: Vivian Vannucci, Elizabeth Harrison, Barbara Kelly, Jean Flook, Fred Moore, and Doris Losch. Second row: Harold Hartman, Howard Bowman, George Hewitt, Joe Troisi, and Richard Enterline. Third row: James Robinson, Miss Wilma Tyson, director, and Lawrence Maynard.' Published May 18 1941.
Chemistry Laboratory Class
Chemistry Laboratory Class
Chemistry, Laboratories, Research facilities, Students, Teachers, Eveland Hall (1912-1979)
Two men and a woman work in the chemistry laboratory in Eveland Hall at Williamsport Dickinson Seminary and Junior College.
Day Students
Day Students
Students
Day students pose on the steps to Hilltop Gym. The 1929 yearbook comments about them: 'Lively, good natured, friendly, and ambitions -- such are the word that describe the representatives of Williamsport to good old Dickinson. May these adjectives and many more be used to portray them in future years.'
Dean's Honor List
Dean's Honor List
Students
Caption on back: 'Three Williamsport students are among the nine named to the dean's honor list at Williamsport Dickinson Junior College. They have the privilege of optional class attendance, but they had to maintain an average of 85, with no one subject below an 80, to merit the right. In the front row, l. to r., are: Lois F. Merrix, of Throop; Mary Jean Mumford, of Meadville; Helen Louise Johnson, of this city; and Anna R. Bachle, of Ralston. Second row: Eugene P. Bertin, Jr. of Muncy; Harold Snyder, of Muncy; Daniel Knittle, of Shamokin, and Richard Vanderlin of Williamsport. William Smith, of this city, was absent from this picture.' Published Mar 9 1941.
Dr J. Milton Skeath and Students in a Classroom
Dr J. Milton Skeath and Students in a Classroom
Classrooms, College administrators, Students, Old Main (1839-1968)
Dr J. Milton Skeath sits atop a desk as he converses with students in a classroom. Dr. Skeath was a teacher at Williamsport Dickinson Seminary beginning in September 1921. He was dean of the college, and later headed the Psychology Department.
Experiments in the Physics Lab
Experiments in the Physics Lab
Students, Laboratories
Two students conduct physics research. One is experimenting and the other records data. Caption accompanies photograph: ' A Bishop's grandson and a minister's son experiment in the physics lab at Williamsport Dickinson.' Also written, with an arrow pointing to the student standing: 'Son of Dr. Ed Whitman.' Date stamped on back is Dec. 23, 1947.
Flight instructions
Flight instructions
Students, Organizations, Flight training
On back: 'Below- Porter giving Leinbach last-minute instructions before they take off from the Williamsport airport. One of Dickinson Junior College students learning to fly. Published Mar 17 1940.' Dickinson Seminary and Jr. College had an Aviation Club (C. A. A.), with Porter as their instructor. The student has been identified as Robert Rich Leinbach.
Freshman Class of 1944
Freshman Class of 1944
Students
On back: 'Freshman Class at Dickinson Jr. College. Names recognizable on signs: (front row) Mildred 'Millie' Smith, Martinsville, NJ; Anna 'Annie' Marie Bouslough, Hollidaysburg, PA; Ruth Myers, Hughesville; Norma 'Haney' Lee, Jersey Shore; Jeanne 'O'Dell' O'Dell, Hughesville; Dorothy 'Dot' Peach, Williamsport; Joyce 'Butch' Myers, Hughesville; Mary 'Cleve' Cleveland.' Published Oct 29 1944.
Honor Students of Williamsport Dickinson Junior College
Honor Students of Williamsport Dickinson Junior College
Awards, Students
Caption on back: 'Honor Students of Williamsport Dickinson Seminary. Leora Williams, Valedictorian; Helen Granger, salutatorian; Rosemary Kelso, third honors; Martha Cummings, fourth honors.'
Ice skating on the Tennis Courts
Ice skating on the Tennis Courts
Recreation, Students, Ice skating
Students skate on the rink created on the tennis courts behind the Clarke Building and Chapel.
John Wesley Club Members 1941-1942
John Wesley Club Members 1941-1942
Student organizations, Students, Religious groups
Pictured are members of the John Wesley Club. The club was comprised of ministerial students and was connected to the Student Christian Association. According to the Dart yearbook of 1942, members of the club ""are called upon for various ministerial duties in the city [of Williamsport]."" From left to right are: James Mort '42, George Hewitt '42, Irving Russell '42, William Jones '43, Fred Stiner '43, and James Dendler '42. This photo appears on page 46 of the 1942 Dart yearbook.
Library in Bradley Hall
Library in Bradley Hall
Shelving, Chairs, Libraries, Light fixtures, Reading, Students, Studying, Tables, Bradley Hall (1895-1980)
Students work in the library. Lulu Brunstetter, the librarian pictured, served Williamsport Dickinson Seminary, Dickinson Seminary and Junior College, and Lycoming College from 1925 -1957.
Lois Lucas in Physician's Assistant class
Lois Lucas in Physician's Assistant class
Students, Vocational education
On back: 'Girls study to become Physician's Assistants. Lois Lucas does some probing with a microscope in college lab. Published Mar 29, 1942.'
Mildred Richards and Lois Lucas
Mildred Richards and Lois Lucas
Students, Dormitories
Back of photo reads "Girls moving from Junior College dormitories to make room for aviation cadets."
Old Fine Arts Building, Art Class
Old Fine Arts Building, Art Class
Students, Art education
Students work in the Fine Arts Building. On back: 'Former Fine Arts Building on Washington Boulevard (now razed). Next to the residence of Dr. Long, then president. Received Dec. 3, 1947. Joint Committee on Public Relatons.'
Physician's Assistant Class
Physician's Assistant Class
Students, Typewriters, Vocational education
On back: Girls study to become Physician's Assistants.Three freshman girls putting touches on typing technique. Published Mar 29, 1942. The student on the far right (last in the row) has been identified as Lois Lucas.
Physics Class
Physics Class
Interiors, Laboratories, Students, Teachers, Teaching, Science Building (1951-1996, Flock Brewery 1850-1951)
On back: 'One of the new courses being given at Williamsport Dickinson Junior College this year is the physics class, which entails two laboratory periods each week. Several thousands of dollars worth of new equipment was purchased in order to offer the science course. Students are pictured above during a laboratory session under the supervision of Professor Joseph D. Babcock, who teaches the class.' Stamp on back reads: Published Oct. 12, 1941.