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Foreword

A revival of what makes the college year and a look back at those memories.

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The 1948 Old Gold Title page.
Inside Cover Proposed plans for buildings on Teachers College campus including floor plan for a chapel and a plot plan for Arts And Industries building; photo.
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Presenting the Story of a Year in Progress Arial photo of the addition construction of Lawther Hall; photo.
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Old Gold 1948 Title page for this issue of the Old Gold, listing the editors as Harold E. Sturm and Ben Rodamar and the business manager as Stanley Reeves, with Travis Smiley photographer.
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Dedication Dedicating the 1948 Old Gold to the progress of the year 1947-1948 and to those who helped make it possible, with a photo of work being done on Lawther Hall; photo.
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Foreword A revival of what makes the college year and a look back at those memories.
Lawther Hall Addition An air view of the campus shows the work being done on Lawther Hall, also showing the Campanile, Women's Gym, and other buildings on campus; photo.
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Campanile A view from the ground of the Campanile with the trees framing the photo; photo.
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The Women's Swimming Pool and Gymnasium An outside view of the building housing the Women's Swimming Pool and Gymnasium; photo.
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The Auditorium Building A shaded view of the Auditorium Building, a place for classes, lectures, plays and the reverberating pep assemblies; photo.
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The Men's Gymnasium Home of the mighty Panthers, this photo show an outside view of the building with some of the male students outside; photo.
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The Diagonal This photo show a view of the elm shaded walkway leading to the businesses on the hill, the path provided cool summer shade and the crackle of autumn leaves; photo.
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The Library The sanctuary for serious study, this photo shows a view of the Library with students outside; photo.
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The Commons This photo features a view of the doors leading into the Commons, with ivy climbing the brick wall of the building and shrubs and trees visible framing the entry; photo.
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Planners and Builders A photo of Malcolm Price and Eldon E. Cole, Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds, going over plans for a new building; photo.
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A Letter From Malcolm Price A letter from President Price stating that a new building here and there are essential for the physical being and that the strength of the faculty is just as important; photo.
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OLD GOLD Beauty Dance This page sized photo shows students dancining at the Old Gold Beauty Dance; photo.
Old Gold Beauty Dance This page sized photo shows students dancining at the Old Gold Beauty Dance; photo.
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President Malcolm Price A photo of President Price at his desk; photo.
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Dean of Faculty Dr. M. J. Nelson has many roles as the Dean of Faculty, including approval for students looking to earn extra hours or credit by examination and is a member of the Iowa Commission of Secondary Schools and College Relations; photo.
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Dean of Men Gordon Ellis has become a busy man on campus, thanks to the increased number of male students. Dean Ellis handles men's housing, employment, personal records, and veteran affairs; photo.
Dean of Women Sadie B. Campbell helps the women's of Teachers College make the most of their opportunities both socially and intellectually. Miss Campbell supervises the residence halls for women and housing for off-campus women; photo.
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Philip Jennings Philip Jennings is business manager of the college. He is in charge of where students pay their tuition and dormitory room rent, as well as all other fees and payment of faculty and student employees; photo.
Dr. M. R. Beard Marshall Beard is the registrar, which some of his duties include keeping academic records and issuing grades. Dr. Beard also supervises the sending of credit balance sheets to junior students, showing progress of the student; photo.
Eldon E. Cole As Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds, Mr. Cole supervises the care of all campus property and the remodeling of present buildings, of which include the new addition to Lawther Hall, the campus school, and the heath center; photo.
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Student League Board Organized in 1943, the Student League Board is the chief self-governing body at Teachers College and represents the entire student body with presidents of various student organizations as members; photo.
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Women's League Board This organizations is designed to help women make the most of the opportunities offered at Teachers College, Miss Sadie Campbell helps guide the group with Corrinne Hamilton serving as president for 1947-1948; photo.
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Administration in Action G. Gordon Ellis, Dean of Men, signs excuses for "Zeke" Hogeland and Walt Kochneff, basketball players; photo.
Administration in Action G. Gordon Ellis plays Sir Walter Raleigh to Queen Sadie Campbell during Courtesy week by laying his jacket down of her to walk on as others look on; photo.
Administration in Action President Malcolm Price is featured in a photo at the Alumni dinner; photo.
Administration in Action Business manager Philip Jennings is shown working to keep college business affairs in good order; photo.
Administration in Action Jim Owens is shown working in the business office, ensuring that the bill is marked "Paid"; photo.
Administration in Action Assistant Registrar Tom Lamke takes time off for a bit of profound explanation; photo.
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Alumni Service Mr. A. C. Fuller heads the service by keeping track of all graduates and informing them on recent event on campus through The Alumnus pamphlet. This department makes it possible for old friends to reconnect; photo.
Extension Service With I. H. Hart as director, extending the services of the college into the schools to solve teaching problems by sending college faculty is just one of the services offered by the Bureau of Extension Services; photo.
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Health Service Under the care of Dr. John S. Griffin, the Student Health Service has a two fold purpose, preventative and curative. Smallpox vaccinations, flu shots, health checks, and Schick tests are some of the services provided by Dr. Giffin; photo.
Library Under the direction of Marybelle McClelland, the library has over 140,000 volumes, 600 current periodicals, 5000 small prints, and numerous wall pictures, along with a museum on the fourth floor; photo.
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Placement Bureau Dr. E. W. Goetch is the director of this bureau that obtains and records information about each registrant, as well as other duties. Dr. Goetch is shown seated at his desk in the photo; photo.
Publications The bureau of Publications produces the picture booklets, folders, and bulletins concerning life on campus, as well as supervising the College Eye, Old Gold, The Prowl, and the Alumnus. G. H. Holmes serves as director and is shown in the photo; photo.
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Religious Life Religious activities on campus are carried on by the Student Christian Association, with Dr. Bodein's direction. Various activities are carried out during the week, including "Coffee Hours" on Wednesdays and a Religious Emphasis week; photo.
Radio Studios State-wide coverage of Iowa classrooms has been granted, through its affiliation with Iowa's Tall Corn Network, Teachers College reaches the areas of places, like Des Moines with KWDM and KWWL in Waterloo. Herbert V. Hake is director; photo.
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Research Bureau Dr. Paul is the director of this bureau that administers aptitude tests such as placement and vocational preference. It also cooperates with any department in the college in conducting research studies and course exams, and correcting these exams; photo.
Teaching Aids The Curriculum Laboratory is one of the newest services of the college, reflecting what is going on in the schools of the nation. It is located in the Administration Building and offers teaching aids to teacher and students, such as textbooks; photo.
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College Services in Action Scenes from the extension office, registration, and business office; photo.
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Art Department Students are able to build their weaknesses and strengths through the programs and exhibits in the Art Department. The department helps students to gain the realization of professional requirements and situations early in college; photo.
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Business Education The department has expanded greatly to create competent teachers and so that high school students may receive training for jobs other than secretarial positions, Dr. Lloyd V. Douglas is the director; photo.
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Education Overflowing classes has brought several new teachers to campus to help students prepare for the careers as teachers. When the program is completed, the students can take more advanced work in psychology; photo.
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English Every student gets acquainted with the rooms on the first floor of the Auditorium building, and the speech department has new requirements to insure a more thorough coverage of the many activities of this field; photo.
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Home Economics Home Economics gives students experience in how to plan meals and to in textiles and costume design. The department is moving to the new Arts and Industrial Arts building next year with new labs to help alleviate crowded conditions; photo.
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Languages The department receives many publications to help the students learn languages such as Spanish, Latin, French, and with special arrangement Norwegian, Italian and Portuguese; photo.
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Mathematics With many students coming to the department with varying abilities in math, the faculty has devised a method for placement for the students. Student learn how math has grown with civilization and The Math Club helps create interest in the subject; photo.
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Music Music can be heard all over campus, thanks to the rooms offered in most buildings for practice. With Dr. Edward Kurtz as the head, the department aims to give a general background in musicianship and student recitals are given each Friday; photo.
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Physical Education For Men Headed by L. L. Mendenhall, and with top-notch coaches and instructors, theses men not only produce championship caliber teams in football, basketball, track, baseball, and wrestling, but also train successful athletes to become successful coaches; photo.
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Physical Education For Women Miss Maude E. Moore is the head of this department, which has become the rec headquarters of the campus. Regular play nights give student and faculty a place to swim and play, and there are plans for a library in honor of Miss Monica R. Wild; photo.
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Science A brief description is given on what students could expect from the science courses offered at Teachers College, such as a clearer understanding of the phenomena of science, with a photo of E. J. Cable and students working in a lab; photo.
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Social Science The department, with Dr. M. R. Thompson, is fulfilling the demands of the students with an increase enrollment with veterans and the constant changes going on in the world; photo.
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Teaching With a goal to send out more and better equipped teachers, the department guides future teachers to help them with their goals, a photo of students working with children is featured; photo.
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Teachers, Advisors, They Point the Way for Tomorrow's Teachers This photo shows two teachers sitting at a table in an auditorium, with notebooks and a clipboard on the table; photo.
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Instructional Staff Photo roster of the instructional staff; photo.
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Instructional Staff Photo roster of the instructional staff; photo.
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Instructional Staff Photo roster of the instructional staff; photo.
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Instructional Staff The photo roster of the instructional staff; photo.
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Instructional Staff This page lists the instructional staff of Teachers College; photo.
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Instructional Staff This page lists and shows the photos of the Instructional Staff; photo.
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Instructional Staff This page lists and features the photos of the Instructional Staff; photo.
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Instructional Staff This page features the lists and photos of the Instructional Staff; photo.
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Instructional Staff This page lists some of the Instructional Staff and their photos; photo.
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Instructional Staff This page lists and shows some of the Instructional Staff in photos; photo.
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Instructional Staff This page lists and shows some of the Instructional Staff; photo.
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Instructional Staff This page lists and shows some of the Instructional Staff; photo.
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Instructional Staff This page lists and shows some of the Instructional Staff; photo.
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Instructional Staff Some of the Instructional Staff are listed and shown in photos on this page; photo.
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Instructional Staff This page features some of the Instructional Staff shown in photos; photo.
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Instructional Staff This page lists some of the Instructional Staff and shows their photos; photo.
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Future teachers This page shows a graduating student; photo.
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Seniors This page indicates the beginning of the Senior Class photos.
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Seniors of 1948 This page lists some of the Senior Class of 1948; photo.
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Seniors of 1948 Senior photos of the class of 1948
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Seniors of 1948 This page features some of the Senior Class of 1948 with their photos; photo.
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Seniors of 1948 The photos of the some of the Senior Class are featured on this page; photo.
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Seniors of 1948 This page features the photos of some of the Senior Class of 1948; photo.
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Seniors of 1948 This page features the Senior Class of 1948; photo.
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Seniors of 1948 This page features the photos of the Class of 1948; photo.
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Seniors of 1948 The photos of the Class of 1948 are featured on this page; photo.
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Seniors of 1948 The photos of the Senior Class of 1948 are featured on this page; photo.
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Seniors of 1948 This page features the photos of the Senior Class of 1948; photo.
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Seniors of 1948 The photos of the Senior Class of 1948 are featured on this page; photo.
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Seniors of 1948 The photos of the Senior Class of 1948 are featured on this page; photo.
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Seniors of 1948 This page features the some of the Senior Class of 1948; photo.
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Seniors of 1948 This page features some of the Senior Class of 1948; photo.
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Seniors of 1948 The Senior Class of 1948 is featured on this page; photo.
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Seniors of 1948 This page features the photos of some of the Senior Class of 1948; photo.
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Two-Year Students This page features the photos of the Two-Year Students; photo.
Two-Year Students This page features the photos of the Two-Year Students; photo.
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Two-Year Students Some of the Two-Year Students are featured on the page; photo.
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Two-Year Students The photos and some of the information of the Two--Year Students are featured on this page; photo.
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Two-Year Students The photos and some information for the Two-Year Students are featured on this page; photo.
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Religious organizations List of members; photo.
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Two-Year Students This page features the photos of some of the Two-Year Students; photo.
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Two-Year Students This page features some of the Two-Year Student's photos; photo.
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Two-Year Students This page shows some of the photos of the Two-Year Students and also has some information about the students; photo.
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Two-Year Students This page features some of the photos of the Two-Year students; photo.
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Two-Year Students Some of the Two-Year Student's photos are featured on this page; photo.
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Dances, Dates This photo features two female students talking on the steps of one of the buildings on campus, one is holding a bunch of carrots, while the other is holding celery; photo.
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Activities This page is the beginning of the Activities section of the Old Gold, it shows a drawing of what looks like a soda cup and a pennant; photo.
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The Commons; Headquarters for friendship Scenes from a relaxed student body. Time away from the books; photo.
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The Freshman Hop This photo is located on the top of the page and shows some of the freshmen dancing at the Hop; photo.
Watermelon Festival Jane Bailie, Jackie Duffy, Pat Carmichael, and Doris Blom are shown at the Watermelon Feast in this photo located at the bottom of the page; photo.
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Dad has "His" day Mothers, dads, and daughters are shown relaxing in the Commons during Dad's Day festivities; photo.
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Cut Day! Strike up the Band! Scenes from "Cut Day". Pep band, cheerleaders lead students out of classes. Bond fire and pep rally highlight the day. Quintones perform; photo.
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Homecoming 1947 Scenes from Homecoming weekend. Winning decorations, dance, pep rally, and bonfire highlight the weekend; photo.
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Grads return to reminisce and recall the "good ol days" Alumni return. 1927 football team honored. Winning float and second place winner of decorating contest. The Panther himself is shown; photo.
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The fall quarter ends Homecoming was the highlight of the quarter. During the quarter, freshmen adapted to college life. The girls wore their green caps and the boys received the traditional dunking in Prexy's Pond; photo.
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Campus Religious Life Religious life has not been forgotten, Coffee Hour is held every Wednesday, one week in November is set aside for Religious Emphasis Week, and special programs for Easter and Christmas.
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The 1947 Christmas Holidays A lighted Christmas tree with the Campanile in the background gives off a holiday glow. President Price lights the tree. Wayne Gard plays holiday music in the Georgian Lounge; photo.
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A season of festive activities Scenes from Christmas across campus. Carolers, Santa Claus, and a decorated Baker Hall are signs of the times.
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Femme's Fancy... Girl Dates Boy Girls ask out the guys in this annual tradition on campus. The girls even give the guys corsages made of ingredients such as onions, carrots, cabbage, and lettuce.
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Ice Carnival The Ice Carnival is held annually on Prexy's Pond and is the place for events like figure skating, stunt and trick skating, and the skate race; photo.
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Big Moments of Swing and Sway; Dance highlights at the Commons Scenes from the Lawther costume ball, farmers' frolic, sping and Christmas formals; photo.
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Future Business Leaders of America Brief description of the group; photo.
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Future Teachers let their hair down

Scenes from the Iowa Teacher First dinner, jitterbug contest, Alpha Chi Halloween dance, style show, coeds sipping coke on the hill, and a private interlude show that college is not all studying; photo.

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Interesting People This photo shows two students in formal attire, the male helping his date with her corsage; photo.
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Miss Elaine Ellis Elaine Ellis was selected to be an Old Gold Beauty of 1948 by the student body, her sponsors were the Lambda Gamma Nu fraternity and Seerley Hall. She belongs to Tau Sigma Delta sorority and is a junior Business Ed. Major from Mapleton, IA; photo.
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Miss Alpha Johnston Alpha Johnston was chosen from the floor of the contest by the bandleader. She is a Two-Year elementary student, member of Tau Sigma Delta, and transferred from Forest City; photo.
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Miss Dorothy Searight Dorothy is a Art major from Cedar Falls and active in many campus organizations. She was sponsored by the Physical Ed. Club, Orchesis, the Life-Saving Corps, and the Pi Theta Pi social sorority; photo.
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Miss June Wilson Known for her blue eyes and misty blonde hair, June is on the two-year Kindergarten-Primary curriculum and was sponsored by Sigma Tau Gamma Fraternity and Tau Sigma Delta social sorority; photo.
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Old Gold Beauty Parade

Coeds selected and sponsored by campus organizations; photo.

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Helen Mae Davis Helen was chosen one of the most popular gals on campus by a student vote and was sponsored by F. B. L. A. and Pi Theta Pi. Two photos of her on this page, one of the her sitting in an armchair; photo.
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Roland "Red" Ellertson Red was a popularity winner and was well known for his cheerleading activities and unusual color combinations, he is shown with a tray of food in the photo at the top of the page and was sponsored by the Alpha Chi Epsilon fraternity; photo.
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Corinne Hamilton Corinne "Corky" Hamilton was on e of the four kings and queens of popularity. She credited her popularity with her "horse grin" and can be seen in two photos on this page. She was sponsored by Lawther Hall; photo.
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Harold Petersen Harold "Slick" Petersen credits his "way with women" that got him voted into the popularity finals. He was sponsored by the Sigma Tau Gamma fraternity and is shown in two photos on this page; photo.
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Popularity Candidates Eighteen candidates, their hometowns, and sponsoring organization in the popularity contest; photo.
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Campus Personalities Students on campus that everyone should know. Brief biographies of students active in outside classroom activities; photo.
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Campus Personalities Three men on campus that everyone should know; photo.
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Campus Personalities Three active students on campus that people should know; photo.
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Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities 19 students were chosen by the Student Welfare Committee to take their places in that hall of fame. Students are chosen on merits such as scholarship and character. A photo shows some of the students; photo.
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Who's Who Brief biographies of eight students selected as Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities; photo.
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Who's Who "Big Wheels" on campus Brief biographies of eight more active students on campus; photo.
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Last three students in Who's Who Three students everyone should know. Brief biographies; photo.
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Enriching Experiences The photo shows students talking with Dimitri Mitropoulos, maestro of the Minneapolis Symphony. The caption reads Enriching Experiences for a broader understanding of life; photo.
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Features Modern art photo of violin, tennis balls, and a man's face. Plans for Iowa State Teachers College is inscribed; photo.
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Inspiring Instrumentalists William Primrose and Robert Goldsand are two musicians that held concerts at Teachers College. Primrose was a Violist and Goldsand a pianist. A photo of both accompany the article, as well as that of Leland Sage, Lecture-Concert Series Chairman; photo.
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Vivacious Vocalists Rose Bampton appeared at Teachers College on March 9, 1948 and Anna Kaskas appeared on December2, 1947. Bampton was a soprano with the Metropolitan Opera Association and Kaskas entertained with her contralto voice. A photo of both are on the page; photo.
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Melodious Musicians E. Power Biggs thrilled the audience with his organ music on February 16, 1948. Mack Harrell, a Metropolitan Opera baritone, performed on September 29, 1947 and was honored after by Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia at the home of President Price; photo.
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Dramatic Dancers Erick Hawkins performed at Teachers College on March 12, 1948. Charles Weidman performed on February 5, 1948. A photo of each dancer in a dramatic pose is shown at the bottom of the page; photo.
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Dynamic "Duke" Ellington The hottest night of the year, in the opinion of many jive fans, was January 29, 1948, the night Duke Ellington performed on campus. A photo of Ellington with is band is shown on the top of the page, along with a publicity still at the bottom; photo.
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Spectacular Speakers Hans Kohn, a professor of history at Smith College, gave a lecture on "Russia, Europe and the World" on January 22, 1948. Robert Blakely, Des Moines Register and Tribune editorial writer, spoke on world affairs on October 8, 1948; photo.
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Minneapolis Symphony An overview of the concert; photo.
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Campus celebrities Famous visitors; Duke Ellington, Anna Kaskas, Mack Harrell, and Lester Bundy greet patrons and sign autographs; photo.