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Tag: Bryn Mawr

  • This Week in Princeton History for April 11-17

    In this week’s installment of our recurring series, Shirley Chisholm speaks on campus, a lantern slide show is well-received, and more. April 11, 1930—Theatre Intime teams up with the Varsity Club of Bryn Mawr to present “The Constant Nymph.” April 14, 1972—Rep. Shirley Chisholm, the first Black woman to serve in the U.S. Congress and…

  • This Week in Princeton History for April 8-14

    In this week’s installment of our recurring series bringing you the history of Princeton University and its faculty, students, and alumni, the Board of Trustees bans dueling, the contract for construction of the infirmary is awarded, and more. April 8, 1917—James Barnes of the Class of 1891 outlines a proposal for privately financing an aviation…