Girl in Dorm Room

Girl in Dorm Room

Madison College, residence hall, students

This smiling student is either packing or unpacking her overnight case on her bed. Her roommate’s bed is covered in a fringed chenille bedspread, which were very popular. Visible in the background is a radio, which freshmen were advised to bring to campus. However, they were also told that they “only need[ed] one radio to a room.” While not a set rule, this was a guideline freshmen were told before even arriving on campus. This helped shape how space in dorm rooms was allotted; since there were normally at least two students to a room, the area and entertainment must be shared; space was a precious commodity. [Quote from “Listen Freshman,” Booklet, ca. 1960s.]

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ca. 1940s-1950s

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