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Hollins Herald, Volume VI, No. 6

Willard N. James
- Ivory Tower Attitude Has Changed Amazingly
- Board of Trustees Authorize Preparation of Chapel Plans
- Higher Salary Levels Unanimously Praised
- Graduating Exercises Planned for June 2, 3
- Senior Wins Fulbright Award
- Hollins Group Reports Psychological Studies
- Special Award
- Mothers and Fathers See College at Work
- Mrs. Freitag Awarded Grant by National Science Foundation
- Riding Show
- Hollins Drama Students to Get Busmen's Holiday This Summer
- May Day
Hollins Herald, Volume VI, No. 4

Willard N. James
- Trustees Sharply Increase Salary Levels
- All Except Professor Profit from Education
- Mrs. DuPont, Ford, Esso, P&G Make Donations to Hollins
- Special Guest--Special Tour
- Library is Dedicated During Founder's Day
- Fishburn Library Dedication
- Spring Calendar Lists May Day, Other Events
- Day Camp Again
- Object of New System is Earlier Admission
- Second Hollins Abroad Group
Hollins Herald, Volume VI, No. 3

Willard N. James
- Brains Will Overcome Educational Problems
- Founder's Day Program
- Faculty Advising Plan for Freshman Initiated
- Hollins Abroad Plan Set for Second Year; President Praises It
- College Book Store
- Barnard Forum
- Calendar of Events
- New Dormitory
- Outstanding Ministers Listed for Sunday Religious Services
Hollins Herald, Volume VI, No.1

Willard N. James
- Must Develop Faculty for Era of Expansion
- College Fellows
- Trustees Hear Report on College Progress
- 550 Enrollment Sets New Hollins Record
- Fishburn Library
- With College Growth Faculty is Expanded
- Faculty Promotions Made
- Music, Drama, Lecture on College Calendar
Hollins Herald, Volume V, No. 7

Willard N. James
- Quality in Education Difficult to Measure
- Two Trustees Named at Annual June Meet
- Graduation Can Mark Start of Foolishness Everett Warns Class
- Hollins Abroad Group Begins Summer Travel
- Hollins' Award Winners
- All According to Plan
- Alumnae Fund Grows
- Dr. Ilsley Granted Leave for South African Research Study
Hollins Herald, Volume V, No. 6

Willard N. James
- Security Insufficient as Goal of Education
- Hollins Receives Two Bequests, Foundation Grant for Testing
- Old Library, Offices Will Be Remodeled; Plan Many Changes
- Students Create New Council on Religion
- Classes Augmented by by Field Trip Experience
- Commencement Events Set for May 28 and 29
- Volume of Children's Stories by Shirley Henn is Published
- Two Seniors Awarded Graduate Fellowships
- Parents Join Daughters at Initial Visitors' Day
- Hollins Coronation
- Day Camp Again
- Hollins Abroad Group Visited by Dean Smith
- Up and Over
Hollins Herald, Volume V, No. 4

Willard N. James
- Wide Use of Knowledge is Our Only Salvation
- L.J. Boxley
- May Day Dance-Drama, Other Events, Listed on College Calendar
- Convocations Explore Meanings of Freedom
- Five-Day Piano Workshop to Feature Bernice Frost
- New Dormitory Goes Up
- Conference on Religion Held
- Hollins Abroad Summer Tour Available to Other Students
- Hollins Abroad Group Has Visit From Dean
- Hollins Takes Membership in College Scholarship Service
Hollins Herald, Volume V, No. 3

Willard N. James
- True Education Needs Interested Partners
- Right Number, Please
- 33 Students Accepted for European Program
- New Dimensions for Student Government
- The Arts Move Upward
- Hollins College Joins Tuition Exchange Plan
- Forum on Freedom to Mark Founder's Birth; Varied Events Listed
- The Library Takes Shape
- Ambassador's Report Covers Asian Problem
- Dean Smith Appointed Member of Fellowship Fund Committee
- That's a Good Question
Hollins Herald, Volume V, No. 1

Willard N. James
- Foundation Hearings Held Irresponsible
- Endowment Boosted by Gift from Mrs. DuPont
- Foreign Studies Plan Gains Warm Response; To Begin in February
- Construction is Begun on Another Dormitory
- Slight Increase Noted in Enrollment Figures
- Drama, Music, Exhibits on College Calendar
- M. Estes Cocke
- Scholarships are Awarded to 18 Entering Students
- Marshall Book Praised
- Art Exhibits
- Eight Members Added to Hollins Faculty
Hollins Herald, Volume IV, No. 5

Willard N. James
- Construction Program Voted by Trustees
- College Graduate Has Obligation to Society
- New Library Will be Memorial to Junius Parker Fishburn, Trustee
- Hollins Abroad Plan Proposed by College
- Foreign Policy Talks Appear in Book Form
- Trustees Reelected
- Honors, Awards Given at Closing Exercises
- Molly Ingle
- James Southall Wilson to Join Hollins Faculty Next Session
- Second Senior Wins Fulbright; Will Study Music in Germany
- New Trustee
- Leroy H. Smith
Hollins Herald, Volume IV, No. 4

Willard N. James
- How Attract Faculty at Present Salaries?
- It's Still Hollins College, VA
- Extensive Renovation Projected for Summer
- Arts Building to Get Addition This Summer
- Day Camp to Operate Again
- Bids Asked on New Library
- In 'Common Glory' Cast
- Three From Hollins Will Take Junior Year Program in Europe
- Hollins Champions
- Building Supervisor to Retire at Session's End
- Nurses to Train Again
- Varied Opportunities Await Class of 1954
- The Queen and Her Court
- Commencement Days Set for May 29 and 30
- Winner of the Turner Cup
Hollins Herald, Volume IV, No. 3

Willard N. James
- Civilization Endangered by Exploiters of Fear
- Author at Work
- Arts Festival Program Gains Campus Applause
- Preliminary Drawings for Proposed Library Approved by Trustees
- New Library
- Spring Calendar Has Sports, Music Booked
- Plans for May Day Include Two Events
- Gratch Orchestral Suite Given New York Premiere
- Science Foundation Gives Patterson Research Grant
- Turner Hall Dedication
- Two Theatre Companies Play Hollins
Hollins Herald, Volume IV, No. 2

Willard N. James
- Events of Past Year Give Hope for Future
- Turner Hall Dedication
- Psychology Courses Follow New Pattern
- Arts Festival to Mark Birth Date of Founder
- House Hunting
- Music, Drama, Exhibits Scheduled for Winter
- Rogers Accepts Turkish Poet
- Fancy Dress Riding Show
- Transit of Mercury
- Role of Educated Women Emphasized by Speaker
- Outstanding Guest Speakers Listed for Chapel Speakers
- Ready for Tinker Conquest
Hollins Herald, Volume IV, No. 1

Willard N. James
- Marshall Delivers Foreign Policy Lectures
- Creative Mind Requires Freedom from Coercion
- Largest Enrollment Attained by College
- Chapel Services Draw Noted Guest Speakers
- MacDonald Speaks at 112th Session Opening
- New Faculty Faces
- Faculty Opens Session with Off-Campus Meet
- Faculty Appointments and Promotions are Announced
- Drama, Music, Exhibits on College Schedule
- Turner Hall
- Building Fund Report
Hollins Herald, Volume III, No. 5

Willard N. James
- Book Burners Victims of Failure of Nerve
- Campus is Undergoing Extensive Renovation
- Honors, Awards Given at Closing Exercises; Everett, Gordh Speak
- Commencement Excitement
- New Trustees Named at Annual Meeting
- Youngsters at Play
- Building Fund Drive Near Two-Third Mark
- Library Plans Authorized; Local Architects Selected
- Keller is Decorated
- Nurses' Training
Hollins Herald, Volume III, No. 4

Willard N. James
- True Education is Regenerative Force
- College Will Share Mrs. A.I. DuPont Gift
- Building Fund Effort Passes Halfway Mark
- Day Camp Plans Set
- Musical Events Featured During Spring at Hollins
- Hollins Coronation
- Three From Hollins Will Take Junior Year Study in France
- Everett, Gordh Speak at Closing Exercises
- Washington Semester Draws More Students
- Surprise Party
- Turner Hall Goes Up
- Guidance Office Gets Positions for Seniors
- Star Rider
- Fancy Dress Drill
Hollins Herald, Volume III, No. 3

Willard N. James
- Investigators Should Accept Rebels Right
- Marshall to Deliver Foreign Policy Talks
- Fund Reaches $280,000 with Roanoke Success; Conditional Gift Made
- Historic Garden Week 1953
- The Boss Man Explains
- Hollins Art Project
- Two Senior Professors Will Retire This June
- Smith College to Present Gratch Composition
- Composer at Work
- Spring Days to Bring Wide Entertainment
- Day Camp to Operate Again
- Riding Clinic
Hollins Herald, Volume III, No. 2

Willard N. James
- What do They Mean by Educational Equality?
- Roanoke Chairmen Chosen
- New Courses Explore Age-Old Human Problems
- Drama, Music, Exhibits on College Schedule
- Calvin Haugh Resigns; James to be Treasurer
- Brain Stretcher
- Board Increases Student Fee
- Chapel Audiences Will Hear Leaders in Religious Field
- Hockey Highlight
- Miss Mary M. Pleasants
Hollins Herald, Volume III, No. 1

Willard N. James
- Voluntary Approach is Key to Attainment
- Dr. Everett U.S. Representative at UNESCO Meeting Held in Paris
- New Curriculum Gets Off to Smooth Start with Few Difficulties
- Building Drive Starts; Smith Picks Chairmen
- Enrollment Largest as 111th Session Opens
- Shirley Henn Named Director of AAC; Magazine Wins Award
- Chapel Services Bring Outstanding Speakers
- Jane Smith in Concert Debut
- Eight Teachers Added as New Session Opens
- Presidential Portrait...
- Independent Colleges Establish Foundation
- Lecturer, Recitals are Scheduled this Fall
- Robertson Addresses Opening Convocation
- Many Improvements Made to Plant During Summer
- Senator Meets the Students
Hollins Herald, Volume II, No. 5

Willard N. James
- Sane Politics Require Responsible Citizenry
- Leaders are Enlisted in Building Campaign
- Gaines, Elliot Speak at Closing Exercises; Honors, Awards Given
- Mr. President and Mr. Vice President
- Estes Cocke Retires After 55 Years at Hollins
- Students Next Session Set Enrolment Record
- Here is Turner Hall
- Attractions Booked for Coming Session Cover Varied Fields
- Turner Hall Groundbreaking
- New Registrar is Appointed
Hollins Herald, Volume II, No. 3

Willard N. James
- Free Market in Ideas Our Surest Safeguard
- R. H. Smith Chairman of Trustee Committee
- Birth Rate Increase Will Bring Busy Era to Nation's Colleges
- Day Camp to Operate in 1952
- Founder's Day Events Bring Lively Reaction
- College Will Offer New Major in Drama
- College Talent Prominent on Programs this Spring
- Nation's Capital is Used for Field Trips and Study
- A Trio Meets the Quartet
Hollins Herald, Volume II, No. 2

Willard N. James
- Democracy's Problem: Independent Education
- Our Town Books Idea of Hollins Professor
- Christian Faith Not on Defensive; Hollins Has Positive Program
- An American Ideal--Fact and Fancy
- Founder's Day Celebration Will Have Unusual Program
- Six Alumnae Groups Organize
- Musical Events Highlight Winter Concert Schedule; Coburn Booked for March
- An Informal Philosophy Quiz
Hollins Herald, Volume II, No. 1

Willard N. James
- Neglecting the Wife Can Prove Dangerous
- Student Enrollment Shows Large Increase
- Cocke Will Head Bankers
- Faculty Promotions, Appointments Made
- Six Professors Are Added to the Hollins College Faculty
- Concerts, Dance Group and Lectures Booked; Other Events Are Listed
- Campus, Plant Have Many Improvements
- Modern Faculty Houses Supply Needed Space
- Trustee, Alumnae Boards Meet; Hold Joint Dinner
- New Schools Represented This Year; Persistence Up
- Hollins Film Available
- Hollins Camp Here We Come
Hollins Herald, Volume I, No. 4

Willard N. James
- Course Changes Planned for Next Session
- Education Must Meet Challenges of Times
- Edman, Wolfe to Make Commencement Talks
- Large Group Attends Everett Inauguration
- Summer Day Camp
- College Receives Gift of Elizabethan Plays
- Hollins Queen and May Court
- 16 Freshman Scholarship Awards are Announced
- Kuhn Award Winner to Attend Lake Success Summer Session
- Hollins Riding Champion
Hollins Herald, Volume I, No. 3

Willard N. James
- Subsidize Education? A Free Society Must
- Large Audiences Hear Foreign Policy Panel
- Plans Announced for Inaugural Exercises
- Students Have Interesting Interviews on Capitol Trip
- Alumnae in Opera
- Scientist at Hollins Bryophyte Authority
- May Day, Riding Show Top Spring Program; Other Events Listed
- Lehmann Thrills the Students