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Keffer, Bertha. Diary, 1876

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Keffer, Bertha

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This item is a collection of writings by Keffer and her classmates. It features a lengthy poem about the arrival of the first Japanese students in 1872, which also appears in Ella C. Lapham's (VC 1876) scrapbook. The racist poem mocks the Japanese students' English language skills and warns that they are thieves who should not be trusted. The collection also includes class songs and odes, as well as a sampling of short, humorous poems mostly related to studies at Vassar.The Japanese Princesses “Sixty Minutes Every Day” Extract from the Class History of ‘75. Ode, Class ‘76 Class Song - ‘76 Class Song - 76 - Lorelei Class Song - Cheer Boys Cheer Books read - Kalamazoo ‘76 & ‘77 Trust David Damouna Dr. Ferrier’s Remedy for Cold in the Head
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Text
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Poetry Journal
Contributors:
Davies, EleanorAndrea Ditkoff
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Vassar College Libraries, Poughkeepsie, N.Y

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Keywords

  1. Alma Maters (Songs)
  2. Diaries
  3. Humorous Poetry
  4. New York (State)
  5. Poetry
  6. Poughkeepsie
  7. Race Relations
  8. Race, Gender And Sexuality
  9. Student Life
  10. Students
  11. Vassar College
  12. Vassar College. Class Of 1876
  13. Vassar College. Class Of 1976
  14. Women
  15. Women College Students
  16. Women's Colleges

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