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Photographer unknown.ġ940s Timeline of Sarah Lawrence College Date Student teacher at the Nursery School, ca. Nursery School, predecessor to the Early Childhood Center, opens on campus. At the termination of the affiliation, Henry Noble MacCracken resigns from the Board of Trustees. 1930s Photographer unknown.Ĭharter Day is celebrated signifying the 10 th anniversary of the granting of the provisional charter.Īffiliation between the Board of Trustees of Vassar College and Sarah Lawrence College terminated. In response to the Great Depression, the student-run Social Service Activity establishes the “Community Chest” to support local, national, and international charities.Ībsolute charter to grant BA degree awarded.įirst Bachelor of Arts degree awarded to Isabella Hayes at Commencement.Īndrews House purchased. Excerpt from the 1929 yearbook.ġ930s Timeline of Sarah Lawrence College Dateįirst graduating class (117) receives the diploma. Photograph by Irene Drew-Oggiano.įirst commencement with one graduate, Ruth Wilmot '29. Served as the President’s House from 1929 to 1947.Ĭonstance Warren begins term as second President (1929-1945).

Wayside Cottage (7 Mead Way), later named Warren House and then Warren Green, purchased. Aerial view of Titsworth and Dudley Lawrence dormitories, ca. Photographer unknown.įirst three dormitories, Dudley Lawrence, Titsworth, and Gilbert (also known as the “Old Dorms”) are completed. Designed by Violet Oakley, the seal includes the motto “Wisdom with Understanding.” Official College Seal designed by Violet Oakley.īy-Laws adopted by the Board of Trustees.īeatrice Doerschuk begins term as Director of Education (1928-1946).īates Hall (originally called Tower Hall) completed. Provisional charter granted to incorporate Sarah Lawrence College for Women.Īffiliation with Vassar College Ratified. Portrait of Sarah Bates Lawrence by Violet Oakley, 1910. She begins her term as the first President (1926-1929).

Marion Coats, Principal of Bradford Academy, is hired as President-Designate of Sarah Lawrence College for Women. William Van Duzer Lawrence writes the Letter of Instruction regarding the founding of the College. William Van Duzer Lawrence approaches Henry Noble MacCracken, President of Vassar College, regarding the founding of a junior college for women in honor of his wife, Sarah Bates Lawrence. 1920s Timeline of Sarah Lawrence College Date

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