Newcomb College Alumnae Oral History Project Collection

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The Newcomb College Alumnae Oral History Project grew out of a popular weekly series hosted by the Newcomb College Center for Research on Women (then known as the Newcomb Women’s Center) in the early 1980s, during which faculty members would interview a local alum. The recordings of these interviews formed the beginning of the Newcomb Archives’ oral history collection. The Alumnae Oral History Project officially began in 1986, with a series of interviews inspired by the College’s centennial year. Over the years, the collection has grown to include interviews with alumnae from 1910 through the late 1990s.

When it first began, no formal program was in place. For this reason, permission forms and additional paper work may be missing for some interviews. Most of interviews were originally recorded on cassette tapes. Since 2004, interviews have been recorded in a digital format. Since the early 2000s, the staff of the Newcomb Archives has worked to digitize all interviews.

The alums interviewed explore memories of their days in college, as well as how their lives evolved after leaving Newcomb. Many have different perspectives on Newcomb’s past, and every alum has an individual voice. Together, the interviews create a more complete picture of the historic Newcomb College and its influence on the lives of its alums.

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1 Kaplan, Ann Dupuy, and Holden, Ann Ann Kaplan Dupuy and Ann Holden, both Newcomb College graduates, worked as interior designers in New Orleans and the American South from 1976-2000s.
Show moreAnn Kaplan Dupuy and Ann Holden, both Newcomb College graduates, worked as interior designers in New Orleans and the American South from 1976-2000s. This interview covers both of their experiences at Newcomb College and their professional lives after graduation (Ann Kaplan Dupuy graduated in 1972 and Ann Holden in 1976).
Class of 1972
Class of1976
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2 Parks, Jessica Jessica Parks, an Anthropology major, graduated from Newcomb College in 1975 and later graduated from University Tennessee School of Law in 1980. In t
Show moreJessica Parks, an Anthropology major, graduated from Newcomb College in 1975 and later graduated from University Tennessee School of Law in 1980. In this interview, Jessica Parks talks about her career path after leaving Newcomb College. She also discusses Newcomb being a coordinate college and the Newcomb-Tulane relationship.
Class of 1975
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3 Gordon, Peggy Fredstein Peggy Fredstein Gordon transferred to Newcomb College in her sophmore year. She graduated from Newcomb College in 1971. She majored in psychology and
Show morePeggy Fredstein Gordon transferred to Newcomb College in her sophmore year. She graduated from Newcomb College in 1971. She majored in psychology and minored in elementary education. Peggy Gordon is interviewed by her daughter, Amanda Gordon (Newcomb College 1997).
Class of 1971
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4 Gothard, Jackie Pressner Alumni and alumnae 2018-11-13T18:28:01.332Z info:fedora/navlsc:alumnae
5 Martinez, Elsie Brupbacher Alumni and alumnae 2018-11-09T19:02:05.286Z info:fedora/navlsc:alumnae
6 Suttle Alumni and alumnae 2019-03-15T15:03:44.147Z info:fedora/navlsc:alumnae
7 Lucas, Mimi Weil Segal Part 1 of 2 In this interview by Adele Ramos Salzer, Class of 1950 alumna, Mimi Weil Segall Lucas (1929-2005) talks about being a student in Tulane University's B
Show moreIn this interview by Adele Ramos Salzer, Class of 1950 alumna, Mimi Weil Segall Lucas (1929-2005) talks about being a student in Tulane University's Business Administration program. While attending Tulane she was involved with Beta Gamma Sigma, was the secretary of the Tulane Business School Student body (1949/1950), and was president of the Tulane Business School Women's Commerce Club (1949/1950). After college, Lucas worked as an investment banker and municipal bond underwriter. She was a partner at Ladd Dinkins Co. and served as president of the Lakeshore Property Association and the Willow Wood Home.
Class of 1950
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8 Williams, Rosemary Haas Alumni and alumnae 2018-12-03T20:50:18.637Z info:fedora/navlsc:alumnae
9 Zurik parent Alumni and alumnae 2019-03-15T19:58:16.22Z info:fedora/navlsc:alumnae
10 McWilliams, Elleonora "Nonie" Perrilliat 2018-11-09T18:58:35.876Z info:fedora/navlsc:alumnae
11 Lesser, May Hyman 2018-11-13T15:46:44.654Z info:fedora/navlsc:alumnae
12 Morrill, Penny Lubbeck Chittim 2018-12-03T20:46:57.285Z info:fedora/navlsc:alumnae
13 Etcheverry, Suzanne Alumni and alumnae 2018-11-14T14:59:33.107Z info:fedora/navlsc:alumnae
14 Aiken, June Roepe June Rose Roepe Aiken (1924-2018) grew up in New Orleans and graduated from Newcomb College with a degree in music in 1944. While at Newcomb, she was
Show moreJune Rose Roepe Aiken (1924-2018) grew up in New Orleans and graduated from Newcomb College with a degree in music in 1944. While at Newcomb, she was involved in the A Capella Choir, Campus Night, the Glee Club, Honor Board, Newcomb Orchestra, Operetta, Student Council, and was President of the Newcomb School of Music. After her time at Newcomb, June went on to be a contracted studio pianist at Columbia Records in New York for several years. Later on, she taught music at Trinity Episcopal School, served as President of the Auxiliary of the Lighthouse for hte Blind, and was involved in the Ruth McEnery Stuart Clan, Le Petit Salon, the New Orleans Christians Women's Club, the Christian Medical Society, the Orleans Club, Quarante Club, the Women's Committee of the New Orleans Symphony, and was a founding member of Cadenzas. In this interview with Genevieve Pope, June focuses on her time at Newcomb, the relationship between Newcomb and Tulane, and her time teaching music after Newcomb.
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15 Andrews, Bethlehem Kottes Bethlehem Anne Kottes Andrews, a native New Orleanian, graduated from Newcomb College in 1957 with a major in chemistry. At Newcomb, she was a member
Show moreBethlehem Anne Kottes Andrews, a native New Orleanian, graduated from Newcomb College in 1957 with a major in chemistry. At Newcomb, she was a member of Phi Mu, Alpha Sima Sigma, Beta Beta Beta, German Club, Newman Club, the Tulane Interfaith Council, and Newcomb Pan-Hellenic and was elected to Phi Beta Kappa and Sigma Xi. After Newcomb, Bethlehem became the lead scientist in the textile finishing chemistry group at the United States Department of Agriculture's Southern Regional Research Center at New Orleans. In 1992, she received the Olney Medal for achievement in textile chemistry. Professionally, Bethlehem was an active member of the International Organization for Standardization and the American Association of Textile Chemists & Colorists. Outside of work, she was a member of the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra, a member of PEO, and a mentor in Tulane's Assist Program. She received the New Orleans Federal Executive Board's Woman of the Year award in 1979 and their Distinguished Service Award in 1983. In 1978, she was selected for inclusion in the Visiting Women Scientists Program. She was the third woman to receive the Iota Sigma Pi Award for Professional Excellence. In this interview with Carolyn Lenz, Bethlehem covers her time at Newcomb and life since.
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16 Brandenburg, Karin Karin Brandenburg grew up in West Germany. She graduated from Newcomb College in 1991 with a major in Political Science and an emphasis in Soviet po
Show moreKarin Brandenburg grew up in West Germany. She graduated from Newcomb College in 1991 with a major in Political Science and an emphasis in Soviet politics. She completed a master's degree in government at the University of Texas at Austin. After graduation, Karen worked for the Texas State government and in the field of international development in Eastern Europe and the former Soviet region. She later served as a Program Officer in with the United States Department of State Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affiars Office of Citizen Exchanges with a focus on South and Central Asia Programs. This interview with Gwen Tompkins focuses on her time at Newcomb as a student, her professional life after Newcomb, and her efforts to aid New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina.
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17 Bougere, Marguerite Hays Bondy Marguerite Hays Bondy Bougere (1919-2011) grew up in Pointe Coupee Parish and graduated from Newcomb College in 1940. While at Newcomb Marguerite was
Show moreMarguerite Hays Bondy Bougere (1919-2011) grew up in Pointe Coupee Parish and graduated from Newcomb College in 1940. While at Newcomb Marguerite was involved in Phi Mu, Dramatic Club, Debating Club, the International Relations Club, Tulane University Rooters Klub, Classical Club, and Phi Beta Kappa. She was queen of May Day in 1940 and won the Piece Butler Prize for Excellence in English Literature.  She earned a master's degree from Tulane University in 1960 and a Ph.D. from the University of Chicago in 1968. Her dissertation was selected by the Internation Reading Assocation as the best reading-related thesis in the world. She taught in the Education Department at Newcomb College including courses on early childhood and children's literature. She was also an instructor at Newcomb Nursury School, the Newman School kindergarten, and the kindergarten at McDonogh No. 15.  She also ran a pre-school program for blind children sponsored by the National Council of Jewish Women. In this interview with Adele Ramos Salzer, Marguerite discusses receiving a scholarship to Newcomb, living in the cooperative dormitory Doris Hall, her career after Newcomb, and how she became the head of the Education Department at Newcomb College.
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18 Bosworth, Sheila Sheila Frances Bosworth Lemann (b. 1950) grew up in New Orleans and graduated from Newcomb College in 1969. Sheila is the author of 'Almost Innocent'
Show moreSheila Frances Bosworth Lemann (b. 1950) grew up in New Orleans and graduated from Newcomb College in 1969. Sheila is the author of 'Almost Innocent' (1984) and 'Slow Poison' (1992). In this interview Sheila discusses her time at Newcomb with Tracy Muller and Evelyn Rodriguez.
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19 Brady, Patricia Patricia Maureen Brady (also known as Patricia Brady Schmit) was raised in Texas, graduated from Newcomb College in 1965, and earned a Masters from Tu
Show morePatricia Maureen Brady (also known as Patricia Brady Schmit) was raised in Texas, graduated from Newcomb College in 1965, and earned a Masters from Tulane University in 1965 and Ph.D. in Latin American history with a focus in Latin American politics from Tulane University in 1977. While at Newcomb, she was involved in La Tertulia, Scholars & Fellows, and Junior Year Abroad. Her academic honors include a Woodrow Wilson fellowship in 1965 and a Fulbright fellowship in 1974. She began teaching at Dillard Univeristy in New Orleans in 1968 and was an Assistant Professor of History at Dillard University from 1973-1980. She worked at The Historic New Orleans Collection from 1980-2002 serving as an editor, director of publications, and writer. This interview focuses mainly on Patricia's life after Newcomb and Tulane, but also touches on her time as a graduate student at Tulane University.
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20 Brandao, Dorothy Agnes Dorothy Agnes Brandao (1911-2003) grew up in New Orleans and graduated from Newcomb College in 1930. While at Newcomb, she was a member of Beta Sigma
Show moreDorothy Agnes Brandao (1911-2003) grew up in New Orleans and graduated from Newcomb College in 1930. While at Newcomb, she was a member of Beta Sigma Omicron, Alpha Sigma Sigma, the Dramatic Club, the Student Council, the Freshman-Sophomore Commission, and YWCA. She served as vice-president for the Sophomore Finance Committee, both Secretary-Treasurer and President of the Mandolin-Guitar Club, Librarian and Business Manager of the Glee Club, and Associate Editor of Jambalya. After Newcomb, Dorothy earned an additional degree from the University of Iowa and went on to work for the Centeral Intelligence Agency in New Orleans. Eventually, Dorothy retired from the CIA and worked for the New Orleans Tourist Commission. She was a member of the St. Charles Avenue Presbyterian Church and the Orleans Club. In this interview with Adele Ramos Salzer, Dorothy covers her time at Newcomb and her life after Newcomb.
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