1939 Stephens College Girls Grand Tour Washington DC Annapolis Magazine Page For Sale

This vintage ephemera features a multi-page spread detailing the \"Grand Tour\" undertaken by Stephens College girls in 1939. The pages capture the excitement and activities of these young women as they traveled from Columbia, Missouri, to Washington D.C. and Annapolis. Key highlights include their visit to Washington, D.C., where Vice President John Nance Garner and Senator Bennett Champ Clark greeted them, and their subsequent trip to Annapolis, where they interacted with midshipmen from the Naval Academy.Visible on these pages are numerous black-and-white photographs documenting the journey, including shots of the girls on the \"Stephens Special\" train, meeting dignitaries, attending social events, and exploring the Naval Academy. The detailed captions provide insight into the historical context of the trip, mentioning figures like Dr. James M. Wood, the college president. This piece offers a fascinating glimpse into early 20th-century women\'s education, travel, and social customs, making it a unique collectible for enthusiasts of college history, vintage Americana, and ephemera from the pre-WWII era.