Archiving is a spooky job. The Barnard Archives are located in a windowless basement room of the college library, where … More
Category: Student Life
Waterworld: Highlights from the History of the Barnard Pool
With the recent news of the impending demise of Barnard’s swimming pool in mind (Columbia Spectator, “Barnard Likely to Close … More
Juliet Stuart Poyntz, Class of 1907
On an early June day in 1937, Juliet Stuart Poyntz—Barnard class of 1907, known for her intellect, poise, and charisma—walked … More
Report of the Lunch-Room Investigation Committee, 1908
While processing the Alumnae Affairs materials, we came across this report from 1908 concerning an issue that’s still pertinent today: … More
Barnard “Mysteries”
Ever wish your NSOP experience had come with a little more blatant, school-sanctioned hazing? Probably not, but had you matriculated … More
Illustrations of the Mortarboard
The Spirit of the Greek Games
How many times have you walked down the brick path past Barnard Hall over the years and wondered, “Why is … More
Margaret Mead at Barnard
In any anthropology class you take at Barnard, the professor will take a few minutes out of the first lecture … More
Student Life at the Turn of the Twentieth Century
The Barnard College Archives would like to announce the launch of its new exhibit entitled “Student Life at the Turn … More
Into the Wild: Barnard Camp
“This Barnard Camp in the hills is one diamond in the rough that is ‘smooth.’ You have the grandest times … More