MARY WASHINGTON COLLEGE of the UNIVERSITY 0/ VIRGINIA
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VOL. XXXVII • OCTOBER 1951 • NO. 4
Entered as second-class matter April 1, 1924, at the Post Office at Fredericksburg, Va., under the
Act of August 24, 1912. Acceptance for mailing at special rate of postage provided for in Section
1103, Act of October 3, 1917, authorized December 3, 1938.
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Jrioxy Washington is the Woman's College of the University of Virginia and is an integral part of the University System. It is a liberal arts college, and its purpose is to provide for women educational opportunities comparable to those provided for men in the College of Arts and Sciences on the campus of the University at Charlottesville.
The name of the college has real historic significance and background, combined with intimate local associations. The college overlooks the home and tomb of Mary Washington; the boyhood home of her illustrious son, George Washington; and Kenmore, the home of her daughter, Betty Washington Lewis; and the grounds were at one time a part of the estate of Betty Washington.
Mary Washington College is ideally located amidst the finest traditions of Old Virginia, almost in the shadow of the Nation's Capital and accessible to the great centers of culture of the East. The spacious grounds, including the main campus and the historic Brompton estate, containing 381 acres, are situated on the famous Marye Heights, commanding a panoramic view of the City of Fredericksburg and the beautiful Rappahannock River Valley, and are adjacent to the Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park.
The setting, campus, and buildings possess a singular charm and appeal. The stately colonial pillars, the rolling shady lawns, and the hallowed traditions which cluster about the place are vividly reminiscent of the gracious charm, culture, and romance of the Old South. The environment is both inspiring and romantic because of its colorful past and the peculiar blending of the life of early colonial days with the life of today.
Considering the historic significance of Fredericksburg and the fact that it is one of the most accessible and cultural communities in America, it would be difficult to find a more fitting place for a college or an environment more stimulating.
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This building is named in honor of the Father of our Country whose boyhood home was in Fredericksburg and whose life and activities were closely associated with the community.
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Named for the neighboring county of Westmoreland — birthplace of Washington, Lee, Monroe, and many other prominent men.
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A freshman dormitory. Named in honor of the great temperance leader and Christian scholar.
Stately Colonial pillars, rolling shady lawns, ana line hallowed tradi- tions which cluster about the place are vividly reminiscent of the gracious charm culture and romance of the Old South. In these idyllic
surroundings zc'.'.eqe days pass ad :co quickly.
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-Ziving quarters in the newer residence halls are arranged either in suites of two rooms with connecting bath or one room with private bath.
6/ach of the residence halls is in charge of a full-time hostess or counselor, who also serves as housemother.
/hroughout the college care has been exercised to surround the student with comfort and an at- mosphere in keeping with academic dignity.
/he classic columns of Seaoobeck Hall portray the Jeffersonian influence.
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Science Hall, named in memory of Algernon B. Chandler, Jr., a former President of the College. This building houses the biological and physical sciences, and the home economics laboratories and demonstration work. Well-equipped labora- tories provide workshops for study and experi- mentation in all the sci- ences.
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is a combination shop and tearoom and is a popular meeting place for students and fac- ulty alike. Students have the privilege of dancing here with ap- proved dates.
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designed in the shape of a star, stands on the site of an Indian village of the Seacobeck tribe visited by Captain John Smith and his party in 1608. It is one of the most beautiful buildings on the campus, and contains dining halls, lounge rooms, model kitchen, offices for the dietitians, and storage rooms. It is airy and well-ventilated and has the most modern eguipment, including its own ice plant, cold storage, and bakery.
One of the six dining halls.
/he artistically decorated dining halls, divided by French doors from the main lounge room with its beau- tiful dome lighting, large fireplace, deep carpet, and comfortable furnishings, provide a dignified setting for the formal dinners and banquets as well as a quiet and pleasant place in which to enjoy the routine meals of the day.
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Built in 1730, the Scene of Notable Events in Peace and War.
This beautiful old colonial residence served as the headquarters of General Robert E. Lee during the Battles of Fredericksburg, and the marks of shot and shell are still plainly visible. Brompton, more than two hundred years old, stands today in quiet but impressive dignity and is a veritable treasure-trove of history.
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Named in memory of the late E. Lee Trinkle, former Governor of Virginia and for many years President of the Governing Board of the College.
/he paneled Browsing Room with comfortable chairs and lounges and a large fireplace, the Periodical Room, and the Virginia Room combine to make the library one of the most de- lightful places at the college for relaxation and reflection as well as study.
/he library building has facilities for 150,- 000 volumes. It also contains the Mendel Museum and class- rooms for instruction in library science.
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Monroe Hall with the magic of design and color. What better teaching than the actual doing.
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beauty in art and life — a search for heightened vision.
//ever in the history of the world was there greater human need of the arts, and espe- cially music, than there is today. It trans- cend s n a - tional and racial bound- aries. It is in fact a univer- sal language.
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The college has acquired the rare and very valuable music collection of Dr. Felix M. Gatz, orchestral conductor, musiologist, composer, and founder of the Scranton Symphony. It contains most of the standard complete operas, symphonies and concertos including conductor scores and full orchestral parts, also stand- ard and unusual works in piano, trio, quartet, choral and solo vocal music. In addition, there are some 600 books, many rare and over a hundred years old, pub- lished in French, German, and English, on music, esthetics, philosophy, and the arts in general. There is probably no music collection in the South to com- pare with it in size or variety.
Aiusic is an integral part of our educational program and as such is a source of enjoyment and in- spiration. Private instruction is of- fered in voice, piano, organ, and all string, reed, and brass instru- ments, as well as group instruction in the band, orchestra, Glee and Choral Clubs, and the history and appreciation of music.
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he spacious auditorium of George Washington Hall is eguipped with the finest stage appointments, sound devices, and all that ensures the comfort of an audience and effect- iveness of speakers and performers. The stage scenery and settings are planned to take care of the most elaborate programs. The auditorium also contains a pipe organ and moving picture eguipment. A number of dressing and make-up rooms are conveniently located under the stage.
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/he students at Mary Washington enjoy the performances of out- standing artists in the fields of drama and music, and participate in a well-rounded so- :: = . ,.:e =: .:\e rc-.ecre. These experiences af- :crd =r. rjppcr:ur_iry for dee develcprnen: c: sc- cicd ncise and arace
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/he grace and rhythm of bod- ily motion inter- pret a world of meanings.
/he Virginia climate and scenery add to the enjoyment of the bridle path.
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/he college provides expert riding instruction and an ample number of saddle horses. The Oak Hill Riding Academy, containing clubhouse, the riding ring, and stables, stands in a dense grove of trees near the campus. Extensive shaded bridle trails wind through a rolling countryside.
jnf n extensive campus affords facilities for an invigorating and healthful outdoor life. Spor:s are an important phase of life at the college and students may engage in the recreational activities and sports in which they are particularly interested.
/ennis, archery, hiking, hockey,
golf, riding, and swimming offer a wide variety from which to choose, and the mild Vir- ginia climate per- mits students to engage in outdoor activities through- out the year.
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Ivy-clad walls contrasted with gleaming white pillars.
/he "Bridge of Sighs" in the spring- time when the glen is covered with rhododendron, honeysuckle, and a carpet of soft green moss and grass, and the stillness is broken only by the singing of the birds and the mur- muring of the brook as it wends its way through the overhanging trees and vines.
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The central building of this group is named Jessie Ball duPont Hall, in honor of Mrs. Alfred I. duPont, a native of the Old Dominion, in recognition of her interest and generosity to the college.
This is the most extensive group of buildings on the campus and provides ample facilities for all of the fine arts. The south pavilion is devoted entirely to the various phases of art. The north pavilion is devoted exclusively to music. The central unit is designed for exhibit rooms, class- rooms, broadcasting studios, moving picture eguipment, and storage. Also included in this group is the Little Theatre, seating capacity 308, with well eguipped stage appointments, make-up rooms, practice rooms, and scenery loft.
/Architects' drawing of Ann Carter Lee Hall — the new Student Activities Building.
This building is named in honor of the mother of Gen- eral Robert E. Lee and the great-granddaughter of "King" Carter.
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In the perfect setting of the am- phitheatre, the newly crowned May Queen sur- rounded by her court reigns over a festival of music, color and movement. The dancers , or- chestra, Glee Club, and our own composer conspire to cre- ate a ballet of touching beau- ty.
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By day, an at- tractive setting for luncheons, receptions or in- formal social gatherings. At night, an en- chanted spot— cool as the deck of a roll- ing ocean liner, the sky studded with the moon and stars as a canopy, a smooth dance floor — a perfect setting for dances and other social events during the spring and summer.
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//Vain driveway through the campus densely shaded by towering trees. The natural beauty of the Virginia countryside has been preserved on the campus.
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he college grounds over- look Fredericksbur g— "America's Most Historic City." On the heights now occupied by the college once stood Seacobeck, an Indian village visited by Captain John Smith in 1608.
The old Sunken Road at the base of the heights; the Confederate Cemetery at the foot of the hill; the breast- works and gun emplacements on the crest of the hill; and Brompton, the battle-scarred Colonial residence, constitute mute but eloguent testimony of the two sanguinary battles which were staged on these heights during the War Be- tween the States.
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Betty Washington Lewis, sister of General George Washington, in full view of the college.
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Standing in plain view of the cam- pus, this simple but graceful shaft marks the burial place of the mother of George Washington and serves as a constant and impressive tribute to high ideals and noble woman- hood.
cTTome of Mary, the mother of George Washington, located just off the campus.
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rV system of general instruction, which shall reach every description of our citizens, from the richest to the poorest,, as it was the earliest, so it will be the latest of all public concerns in which I shall permit myself to take an interest."
1VI am closing the latest scene of my life by fashioning and fostering an establish- ment for the instruction of those who come after us. I hope that its influence on their virtue, freedom, fame and happiness will be salutary and permanent."
— Thomas Jefferson, Founder of the University.
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draws its students from every state in the Union, the territories, and many foreign countries. This results in a cosmopolitan atmosphere at the college. The oppor- tunity to mingle and make friends with students from every section of the United States and from other countries contributes toward a liberal education.
Standards of admission are flexible, but are such as to insure a high quality of scholarship. A careful analysis is made by the Committee on Admissions of the transcripts and certificates of all applicants for admission, and each applica- tion is considered upon its individual merits. Factors other than scholarship, such as personality, character, earnestness of purpose, and general background, are given due consideration.
yn a publication of this nature the amount of material that can be used is naturally limited, and it has been necessary to omit pictures and descriptions of many of the buildings and student activities, as well as references to other phases of life at the college. No attempt has been made to present the educational program or detailed information in regard to course offerings. The college catalogue which contains complete information in regard to courses, entrance requirements, costs, etc., will be sent upon request.