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fall 2017

In Mount Holyoke’s Centenary Program, Mary Lyon Already a Cult Figure

The College reached its first one hundred years early on in the history of the Alumnae Quarterly, and the magazine celebrated the milestone in its May 1937 issue. The issue opens with a full-page outline of the centenary festivities—planned for May 7, 1937—biographies of all…... » Read more

Dorien Davies ’98 Brings Beloved Characters to Life Onscreen as a Digital Puppeteer

Dorien Davies ’98 didn’t always dream of being a puppeteer. Instead, her journey into the tightly knit world of puppeteering began after years of acting and writing comedy productions. Before an encounter with the famed Jim Henson Company guided Davies onto her current path, she…... » Read more

Dihann Geier ’78 on Coping with the Loss of Both Parents

A close friend once said to me that life is a series of losses. I thought that was a terribly pessimistic view of life, and I discarded it. I lived my life under a different banner: Life is wonderful! Life is joyous! Sure, there are…... » Read more

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Fall 2017 Books

The following is a list of books published by alumnae and faculty, or about alumnae, and received at the Alumnae Quarterly offices since the publication of the summer 2017 issue. To submit your work, please email quarterly@mtholyoke.edu. The Dooleys of Richmond: An Irish Immigrant Family…... » Read more