Awaiting the Rope Pull, M.S.C.

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Freshmen at Massachusetts State College in Amherst, Massachusetts, underwent a series of contests and hazing, which were designed to “welcome” them into the institution. The rope pull was added to the roster of freshmen vs. upperclassmen events in the early 20th century after the pond was added to the campus. This annual rite was a festive occasion that always drew a large crowd. Massachusetts State College began in 1863 as Massachusetts Agricultural College, and became the University of Massachusetts in 1947.

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Item typePhotograph
Postcard
Date1934–1938
PlaceAmherst, Massachusetts
TopicSocial Activities, Entertainment, Recreation
Education, Literacy
Land, Environment, Geography
EraGreat Depression and World War II, 1929–1945
MaterialPaper
Process/FormatPhotography; Printing
Catalog #1997.08.01.0058
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Awaiting the Rope Pull, M.S.C. Photograph. Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association, American Centuries. https://americancenturies.org/collection/1997-08-01-0058/. Accessed on December 6, 2024.

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