Excerpt from The Briar Patch, 1944
Sweet Briar has always been a closely knit come munity. In this war year, when we have called upon our own resources rather than depending upon outside entertainment, our eyes have been turned toward the potentialities of campus life. We have found new beauty in the familiar and have come to value deeply the pose sibilities for a well rounded life here at Sweet Briar.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book is an intimate portrait of a quiet campus amid the challenges of the Second World War. It provides a window into the daily life of a women's college in 1944, detailing wartime activities such as Red Cross drives, war bond sales, and the Victory Book campaign. The book goes beyond war efforts by also providing an overview of the academic, athletic, social, and extra-curricular activities that shaped the institution during this period. The author presents insights into the lives of faculty and students, the curriculum, campus culture and morale, as well as the changes brought to the campus by the war. In doing so, the book provides a rare glimpse into the lives of young women during World War II and illuminates the nation's determination to maintain normalcy in the face of global conflict. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9780428118617_0
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9780428118617
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