University of Rhode Island students doing laundy and studying, 1954

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1954

GUSN

GUSN-378094

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General photographic collection
Standard-size photographs, 1860s-2000s
Subjects
Schools
Schools - Colleges
University of Rhode Island students doing laundy and studying, 1954
(current record)

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General photographic collection
- Standard-size photographs, 1860s-2000s
  - Subjects
    - Schools
      - Schools - Colleges
        Two photographs of women students in an unidentified dorm room, undated
        University of Rhode Island students doing laundy and studying, 1954 (current record)

Description

Typed page on the verso:
"BHP 1048252 New York Bureau
Learn while churning Kingston, Rhode Island: These University of Rhode Island students manage to accomplish two chores simultaneously, as they get in some studying while their clothes churn around in the automatic washer in their dorm laundry. Herbert Renkin (left), an engineering freshman from Providence, works a slide rule problem, sophmore William MacQuattie, an agriculture student from West Barringron, R.I.; and Edward Kenyon, a junior in arts and sciences from Hillsdale, N.J. (right) look on. CREDIT (United Press photo) 1/31/54 (BAK)"

Details

Descriptive Terms

students
laundry rooms
washing machines
black-and-white photography

Physical Descrption

1 black and white photograph, 7.25 x 8 inches

Collection Code

PC001

Collection Name

General photographic collection

Date of Acquisition

2015

Reference Code

PC001.02.02.7550.0400.015

Abstract

This United Press black-and- white photograph shows three male students consulting books and a slide rule while one leans on an automatic washing machine. The typed note adhered to the verso indicates the University of Rhode Island student's names are Herbert Renkin of Providence R.I., William MacQuattie of Barrington, R.I., and Edward Kenyon of Hillsdale N.J. The note is dated January 1, 1954.

Acqusition Type

Gift

Credit Line

Gift of Carl Nold, 2015

Places

Kingston (Washington county, Rhode Island)

Record Details

Originator

United Press International Photo (Photographer)

Material Type

black-and-white photography

Other Organizations

University of Rhode Island

Conservation Note

Photograph was rehoused in acid free folder for long term preservation. Photograph is in a mylar sleeve.

Description Level

File part

Preferred Citation

Item identification. Box #, folder #. Historic New England Library & Archives.

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