Omeka - Digital History at Ursinus

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In response to the Great Depression, female students at Ursinus stopped purchasing corsages, which were an "unnecessary expense," as they had done in the past in preparation for parties.

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This article suggests that the key to America's future lies in greater political participation, especially in the case of graduated college students.

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The balance sheet for the year ending August 31, 1931

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The balance sheet for the year ending August 31, 1930

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The balance sheet for the year ending August 31, 1929

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Dance attended by fifty couples, emphasis on the fact that this event was inexpensive.

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On account of the Great Depression, the nation's educational system has been denied proper funding, which has in turn led to the closing of whole school systems as well as inadequate wages for teachers. Here it is discussed the repercussions of a…

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Ursinus celebrates the anniversary of World War I's conclusion: Armistice Day. Also discussed is the issue of disarmament, and how Hoover's administration has handled it so far.

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A "U" discussion group discusses Democratic, Republican, and Socialistic governments, while also including in their talks the issues of: the Great Depression, tariffs, and the Prohibition.

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Ursinus' students hilariously miscall the outcome of presidential election, choosing Hoover and not FDR to be the victor. This does, however, indicate that conservatism was the popular political ideology on campus. Though there were students who…
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