Lesley Newspaper Archive

This collection comprises newspapers written and published by Lesley College students between 1938 and 1983.

The Lantern was a weekly, student-run newspaper published during the school year. This series includes issues from 1938-1939, 1948-1949, and 1954-1971. The Educator was another weekly student newspaper published by Lesley College during the school year. Issues from 1972 are available. The collection also includes issues of The Lesley Green & Gold from 1982-1983.

Please refer to the Lesley College Publications, Student Newspapers, 1938-1983 Finding Aid to learn more about the collection.

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The Lantern (January 24, 1958)

Lesley College

In this issue of The Lantern has nine notes on what White Hall will look like. This also has news for each class, new members to the Emerald Key society, other clubs on campus, study aboard students, and Lesley’s news about buying property.
The Lantern (December 18, 1957)

Lesley College

In this issue of The Lantern is a special issue for the holidays. This includes a calendar of events what the Hillel is doing on campus, fun poems to read, and news on the Alumnae.
The Lantern (May 24, 1957)

Lesley College

In this issue of The Lantern, the newspaper wishes the students good luck on their summer, tells graduating seniors what to do for graduation, has poems written by children, and talks about a trip to Japan.
The Lantern (April 26, 1957)

Lesley College

In this issue of The Lantern the school announces the Honorary degree of being a doctor and Citations to Mary Elizebeth O’Conner and Ernest Roscoe Caverly. This issue has a small illustration for Junior prom, elections results for each class, poems, and where students are for placements.
The Lantern (March 22, 1957)

Lesley College

In this issue of The Lantern releases the new name of the dormitory built which is named Trentwell Mason White Hall. They also discuss the absences reasons to miss class, the people on the Deans List, and placements for students.
The Lantern (February 28, 1957)

Lesley College

In this issue of the The Lantern it discusses who the student president results were, where the Glee Club Concert is, a thank you note from President Trentwell White, welcoming all new students, and the honors program.
The Lantern (January 18, 1957)

Lesley College

This issue of The Lantern has the schedules for the finals and registration for next year to think about. This also includes an illustration of horoscopes, events to see, and the leaving of Mrs. Margery W. Bouma.
The Lantern (December 18, 1956)

Lesley College

This issue of The Lantern talks about the Christmas party they had for school students. This also is wishing people happy holidays, an upcoming dance that will be hosted by the Emerald Key society, and the New England Preparation Association (NEPTA) committee meeting.
The Lantern (October 26, 1956)

Lesley College

This issue of The Lantern talks opening statement is from President Trentwell White. This issue also covers the death of Truman D. Hayes, and wisdom from a child named Jeff.
The Lantern (September 20, 1956)

Lesley College

In this issue of The Lantern, there is an article on the new dormitory that will be build. There is also a welcome note to the freshman, Dr. Merl Ruskin Wolfard getting an honorary degree, the presidential election of 1956, and Lesley College adopting more of a demerit system.
The Lantern (January 27, 1956)

Lesley College

This issue of The Lantern has information on the ALA Grant to start building the library. Also has an article on the moon, health, and Boston Civic Symphony.
The Lantern (May 20, 1955)

Lesley College

This issue of The Lantern is the first issue to volume eighteen. This issue has the reveal of Edith Lesley’s portrait. A big train wreck, what teachers are doing for their summers, what seniors need to do for graduation, and news from the alumnae.
The Lantern (April 2, 1955)

Lesley College

This special issue of the The Lantern opens with a letter from President Tentwell White. This issue then describes the open house event to honor the life of Edith Lesley. This event discusses what will be happening hourly.
The Lantern (March 11, 1955)

Lesley College

This issue of The Lantern discusses the upcoming events on the campus like the Junior prom. This issue also discusses students are getting off campus, the thoughts on the student president, and how the vaccines are working on polio.
The Lantern (April 10, 1954)

Lesley College

In this issue of The Lantern, this issue discusses who won student council. This issue also discusses the update with the different clubs on campus, new programs that are coming to campus, and different upcoming events. This issue is also making the students remember why they are becoming teachers.
The Lantern (March 12, 1954)

Lesley College

In this issue of The Lantern includes and the Student Teachers Conference and the Chicago Conference. This issue also discusses the students who made the dean's list, the Hillel Club, the first Ceremony announcement, and news for the campus.
Lesley Alumnae Lantern (May 1949)

Lesley College

This special issue of Lesley College begins with a message from President Trentwell Mason White. Then talks about what the graduates of Lesley College are doing post- graduate year from 1911 to 1948. This issue also discusses events for the graduating seniors.
The Lantern (May 1949)

Lesley College

This issue of The Lantern talks about the graduation and events for the seniors. This issue also shows pictures from the upcoming graduation, events that they are putting on that semester, an article on Miss Boothby, and photographs of graduation and the landscape of the campus.
The Lantern (May 1948)

Lesley College

This issue of The Lantern has the first photos sprinkled throughout the pages. This has the Lesley Alma Mater written by President Trentwell White, the results of the Student Government elections for the next year, graduation for seniors, more of the gossip around the campus, and events that are happening at Lesley.
Lesley College Lantern (April 1948)

Lesley College

This issue of Lesley College, The Lantern, is about candidates for the student government and candidates for the Presidential elections for this country. This issue discusses students activities for the summer, and has a Coco-Cola advertisement.
Lantern (November 1940)

The Lesley School

In this issue of The Lantern has first issue of volume four and introduces the first major change to the logo. This issue also talks about Edith Lesley and Miss Malloch life, events around the campus, the start of the Yearbook committee, and how the Lesley community is helping British Relief in WWII.
The Lantern (April 1939)

The Lesley School

This issue of The Lantern reports on the Boston Flower show and the Lesley School Fashion show. Other topics covered include events for the graduating seniors, Lesley community gossip, and upcoming events in the Boston area.
The Lantern (March 1939)

The Lesley School

In this issue of The Lantern includes an extravaganza plays coming to The Federal Theater in Boston. The issue also includes where each alumnae is currently, graduation information for the class of 1939, and early registration for current students.
The Lantern (December 1938)

The Lesley School

This issue of The Lantern discusses the annual "year book" dance, favorite radio programs, student perspectives on university football, and Lesley community gossip. It also contains a poem and the "As You Like It" column.
The Lantern (November 1938)

The Lesley School

This is the first issue of the second volume in Lesley School, The Lantern. This is showing the first change in the logo of the title. This is showing the activities the faculty did over the summer, welcomes new students into the school, activities around Lesley campus, and includes a visit to the Hood’s Milk factory in Charlestown.