Lardner, Adelma Hadley (Class of 1928), March 6, 1975
Scope and Contents
1 interview with Adelma Hadley Lardner, Class of 1928. Lardner discusses President Moody; Eleanor Ross; Women's College; Middlebury rules and restrictions; student government; why she chose Middlebury College; Fraternity houses; competition for colleges; working as head of Forest Hall; social activities; tea dances; McCullough gym; female male interactions; professions for women after graduation; Margret Peck; the liberalization of Middlebury rules; Middlebury traditions; intramural sports; her relationship with the faculty; and Helen Bradley, Class of 1928.
Dates
- March 6, 1975
Language of Materials
English
Conditions Governing Access
Open for research without restriction.
Biographical / Historical
Adelma Jeanette Hadley Lardner (1907-1988) was born to Herbert B. and Edith (Beaman) Hadley in East Templeton, Massachusetts. Lardner was a member of the Middlebury College Class of 1928. She served as Director of Social Activities at Middlebury College from 1937 to 1939. She married Lynford A. Lardner in 1939. The couple had three children: George E., Margaret M., and Jean K.
Extent
From the Collection: 147+ Objects
Physical Location
w.2.2
Physical Description
1 audio cassette
General
Assigned identifier: a13af19750306-01
- Athletics
- College student government
- College students -- United States -- Social life and customs
- Education of women
- Greek letter societies
- Middlebury College -- Alumni and alumnae
- Middlebury College -- Women
- Moody, Paul D. (Paul Dwight), 1879-1947
- Oral Histories
- Students -- Social life and customs
- Women's education
Repository Details
Part of the Middlebury College Special Collections & Archives Repository
Middlebury College
Davis Family Library
110 Storrs Avenue
Middlebury Vermont 05753 United States
specialcollections@middlebury.edu
