by April C. Armstrong *14

In this week’s installment in our recurring series, students have access to a new technology, alumni are concerned about admissions standards, and more.

September 16, 1818—Wilmington, Delaware’s American Watchman reports, “The Female Mite Society, of Augusta (Geo.) have transmitted 260 dollars to the Institution for educating indigent students, at Princeton.”

September 19, 1991—“Voice Mail” is now available to students. A standard package, which is $55, will allow users to have up to 10 messages at a time. A deluxe package, at $100, comes with features like wake-up calls.

September 20, 1954—Dean of Admission C. William Edwards ’36 reports being questioned “by soundly interested alumni regarding the inordinately high academic standards required for admission.”

September 21, 1974—A Women’s Festival is held on campus, featuring female speakers who work in politics, education, and corporate life, as well as a performance by a seven-woman rock band.

For the previous installment in this series, click here.

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