The 1940s: a decade of war, recovery, and growth. In this series of blog posts will explore all aspects of campus life, including the early years of Gideonse’s presidency, the war years, and the Red Scare on campus.
In loco parentis: Harry Gideonse and the Making of Brooklyn College
Changing Course: Classes and Curriculum During WWII
The Farm Labor Project: Student Experiences
(Suggestions for blog posts: email marianne@brooklyn.cuny.edu)
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