Documenting the History of Women in Higher Education-
Title
Trumpeting heralds in the Cloisters
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Institution
Bryn Mawr College
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Description
Two students dressed in herald costumes for Big May Day 1932, playing trumpets in the Cloisters of Thomas. As inscribed on back, on left: Korff, Barbara '33 (The Hon. Mrs. Edward W. C. Russell), on right: McCormick, Louise '34 (Mrs. Montgomery M. Orr). Stamped on back: "International News Photos, Inc. 235 East 45th Street, New York City." Inscribed on front: "International 611434." May Day celebrates spring and honors parting seniors featuring parades, theater, and maypole dancing. Big May Day occurs once every four years and is marked by even more extravagant celebrations.
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Collection
Bryn Mawr College Photo Archives
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Creator
International News Photos, Inc. (photographer)
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Date
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Location
Bryn Mawr
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Format
Photographs
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Physical Description
25.4 cm x 20.4 cm
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Copyright and Use
For information about copyright status and permission to publish, please contact the Bryn Mawr College Special Collections Department.
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Item Identifier PA00441
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Cite this Item
International News Photos, Inc. (photographer). "Trumpeting heralds in the Cloisters". Bryn Mawr College. 1932 May 1. College Women. Web. Accessed October 1, 2023. https://www.collegewomen.org/node/13550
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