Burns, Marjorie, 1991 January 8
Scope and Contents
Burns describes campus life during World War II, the rigors and closeness of the physical education majors and the philosophies of both faculty and administration. She recalls dormitory life, how the university shaped her attitudes and her family's Tupperware business. Subjects: WWII, effect the thousands of men stationed at the Overseas Replacement Depot had on Greensboro as well as the campus, student life, dress code, closeness of the student body, Chancellor Jackson, Mary Channing Coleman, Ethel Martus Lawther, Harriet Elliott.
Dates
- 1991 January 8
Creator
- From the Collection: History, Department of (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research.
Biographical Note
Marjorie Burns (1925-2009) was a physical education major and member of the Class of 1946 at Woman's College of the University of North Carolina, now The University of North Carolina at Greensboro. She was a pioneer in women's golf, both teaching and playing.
Extent
From the Collection: 8.00 Linear Feet (17 boxes)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the Martha Blakeney Hodges Special Collections and University Archives Repository