War Causes Decrease In Enrollments
Enrollment during WWII
An article that describes the decrease in college enrollment countrywide as more and more men enlisted with the Armed Forces during WWII.
Alexander Michael Dumas
The Racquette,
http://nyshistoricnewspapers.org/lccn/np00010012/1942-05-22/ed-1/seq-4/
May 22, 1942
For Victory Buy United States War Bonds And Stamps
WWII
An advertisement that encourages the purchase war bonds and stamps to support the war effort.
Alexander Michael Dumas
The Racquette,
http://nyshistoricnewspapers.org/lccn/np00010012/1944-02-04/ed-1/seq-3/
February 04, 1944
Hospital Fund Surplus Buys $1,000 War Bond
WWII
A short article that assures readers of the safe investment made by the Student Faculty Association in their purchase of a $1,000 war bond.
Alexander Michael Dumas
The Racquette,
http://nyshistoricnewspapers.org/lccn/np00010012/1944-02-04/ed-1/seq-4/
February 04, 1944
Opportunity to Attend Services on D-Day
WWII
A short article that details the suspension of class activities for one hour by the Potsdam State Teachers College in order for students to have the opportunity to attend church services in observance of the Allied invasion of Europe.
Alexander Michael Dumas
The Racquette,
http://nyshistoricnewspapers.org/lccn/np00010012/1944-05-19/ed-1/seq-4/
May 19, 1944
P.S.T.C. Men and Women in Military Service
WWII
A list of men and women who enlisted in the U.S. military after spending time as students at the Potsdam State Teachers College.
Alexander Michael Dumas
The Racquette,
http://nyshistoricnewspapers.org/lccn/np00010012/1944-06-03/ed-1/seq-5/ http://nyshistoricnewspapers.org/lccn/np00010012/1944-06-03/ed-1/seq-6/
June 03, 1944
Pvt. Dorothy Brown Assigned New Duty
WWII
An article that describes the experiences of Pvt. Dorothy Brown, a member of the English Department that left the college to become part of the Army Transport Command.
Alexander Michael Dumas
The Racquette,
http://nyshistoricnewspapers.org/lccn/np00010012/1944-09-15/ed-1/seq-1/
September 15, 1944
Find Students' War Stamp Purchases Rate Low in College War Program
WWII
An article that details the decrease in the purchase of defense stamps due to student belief that the war was coming to an end.
Alexander Michael Dumas
The Racquette,
http://nyshistoricnewspapers.org/lccn/np00010012/1944-11-03/ed-1/seq-1/
November 03, 1944
Red Cross Certificates To Be Offered
WWII
An article that states that the Potsdam State Teacher's College was the only state school providing courses that led to first aid certification, and that, in light of this, The National Red Cross has decided to send Mr. Burton Bugbee, a representative of the Red Cross, to Potsdam to conduct advance courses in first aid.
Alexander Michael Dumas
The Racquette,
http://nyshistoricnewspapers.org/lccn/np00010012/1943-01-15/ed-1/seq-1/
January 15, 1943
Certification as First Aid Instructors Available Through Mr. Bugbee's Course
WWII
An article that provides details about an advanced first aid course offered by Red Cross Representative Mr. Burton Bugbee at the Potsdam State Teachers College.
Alexander Michael Dumas
The Racquette,
http://nyshistoricnewspapers.org/lccn/np00010012/1943-02-05/ed-1/seq-1/
February 05, 1943
'42 Graduates Making Maps In Washington
WWII
An article that details the successes of two Potsdam graduates from class of 1942 that were hired by Washington to make maps that would assist the war effort.
Alexander Michael Dumas
The Racquette,
http://nyshistoricnewspapers.org/lccn/np00010012/1943-02-05/ed-1/seq-4/
February 05, 1943