This Month in Colonnade History

Dr. Jasper Luther Beeson is again chosen as acting President of GSCW. Beeson steps up to become acting president after the loss of Dr. Parks. Beeson served once before when Parks had to temporarily fill the office of State Superintendent of Schools. Beeson served as President from 1927 to 1934.
Sept. 30, 1927
Vol. 3 Issue 1

GSCW enrolls largest number in its history
Georgia State College for Women enrolled the largest amount of students in its history, to that date, in 1938. The record was around 1,500 according to the Registrar’s office. Also, Sanford Hall, considered a new dormitory at this time, was built to house the overflow of students.
Sept. 24, 1938
Vol. 13, Issue 1

In September 1955, “a well-dressed college girl” wore a tweed suit, various metal bracelets, or long gloves. Big hand bags were also a fashion must. This September, 54 years later, suits are rarely worn by the college crowd. Long gloves are not daily attire, and metal bracelets were left in the ’80s. Big hand bags, however, have made a comeback. Girls everywhere are carrying the same large totes as the girls in the ’50s.
Sept. 30, 1955

Issues of The Colonnade from 1925 to 1975 are now available to be viewed on microfilm in the library.

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