Feb. 3, 1914 Mock Wedding
Martha Bell’s Diary Tues. Feb 3 1914 I have had quite an honor conferred upon me this evening. Miss Douglas is changing the seating in the dining room and chose me as one of the permanent heads of the tables. I am the only new girl and am much pleased at being picked out. We…
Feb. 7, 1914 Girl’s Open Dorm
Martha Bell’s Diary Sat. Feb 7, 1914 The last few days have been quite eventful and we’ve worked and eaten ourselves nearly to death. We’ve been getting ready for open Dorm and had it last night. It was lots of fun, and work too. We had to make about 100 favors and it was the…
Feb. 9, 1914 Class Doings
Martha Bell’s Diary Mon. Feb. 9 1914 This morning a Dr. Bushnell, the president of Pacific University, gave us the most delightful little talk on the possibilities of this present age. I’ve been kinda all in today, someway. I don’t know why but I felt so punk – Blue Monday, I guess. I did something…
Feb. 11, 1914 Moving Dorm
Martha Bell’s Diary Wed. Feb 11 1914 Well, I am really moved at last – did the deed yesterday and it was sure some job. Mr. Phillips brought over the empty trunk with only my bed clothes [mattress and bedding] and I had to pack everything else in suit cases. The girls were dear about…
Feb. 12, 1914 Study Hour
Martha Bell’s Diary Thurs Feb 12. 1914 We’ve had the funniest time this study hour. Soon after the bell rang while Jeannette and I were lying on the couch, some one knocked and Miss Livermore entered. While she was here collecting laundry money. Pearl knocked at the door and kept knocking. Of course, we didn’t…
Feb. 13, 1914 Birthday
Martha Bell’s Diary Feb 13, 1914 Fri Think of being twenty years old! I simply can’t realize it and oh how I hate to be so old. I’ve had a very nice birthday considering that I’m entirely away from all my folks. I got some lovely presents. A beautiful book of Van Dykes poems from…
Feb. 14, 1914 High Dusty
Martha Bell’s Diary Sat Feb 14, 1914 We’ve had more fun today. I cleaned in the morning and did a lot of odd jobs. It’s a glorious day so we went for a walk and when we came back began exploring. First we got the ladder and went up into the attic where they had…
Feb. 17, 1914 Cap & Gown Day
Martha Bell’s Diary Feb. 17, Tues. 1914 Class Day This is one of the big day [sic] of the year – Class Day. The seniors put on their caps and gowns for the first time and have all sorts of ceremonies. We had no classes at all after second period. The Freshmen and Sophomores are…
Feb. 20, 1914 Colonial Party
Martha Bell’s Diary (excerpt from) March 14, 1914 entry Such a long time has gone by and I simply don’t seem to find time to write. Pearl and I have each made a waist today [Note: it would be a blouse] my first attempt and they are quite a success if I do say it. I’m…
A College Year 1913-1914 - Whitworth Archives 