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Winter Break Tragedies Claimed Seven Undergraduates
Crash, suicides, and fire shock campus within a few weeks
By MARIE C. KODAMA
When James F. Gilligan ’57 enrolled at Harvard as an undergraduate, he was set on becoming either a politician or a writer. He eventually graduated as an English Literature concentrator. But after graduation, Gilligan changed his career path—he decided to attend medical school, became a psychiatrist, and would devote the rest of his life to studying the causes and effects of violence and violence-related injuries.
For Class of ’57, A Different Square
Storeowners lament the changing face of Harvard Square
By LOGAN R. URY
For the returning Class of 1957, it would be easy to miss Charlie’s Kitchen. Hidden among high-end shoe stores, overpriced novelty shops, and expensive restaurants, its neon sign advertising its famous “Double Cheeseburger” struggles to compete with established chains like Uno’s or Legal Sea Foods. But step inside and you are instantly transported back to 1953, the last time Charlie’s Kitchen changed its menu.
Staged Renaissance
With 45 productions, 1957 was a banner year for Harvard Theater
By NAYELI E. RODRIGUEZ
n spring of 1956, The Crimson announced the arrival of a new trend: “Revived Dramatics Activity Parallels Theatre Interest.” Noting the “revival of ‘dramatic spirit’” among undergraduates along with a “new drive for theater” among all students, the announcement was followed by a similar article next fall that characterized the trend as a “boom in dramatic activity” on campus. In 1957, the year’s tally of theatrical productions rose to an impressive 45 (not including the Houses’ Christmas pageants).
Taking Over the Neighborhood, Then and Now
Across time, Harvard’s expansion has been tough on its neighbors.
By LOGAN R. URY
During his presidency, a Harvard legend has it, John F. Kennedy ’40 once visited campus hoping to relive some of the memories of his undergraduate experience. As they trekked across the Yard, his entourage nodded along enthusiastically as he recounted tales of his mischievous first year.
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Bernard M. Gwertzman '57
By EMILY C. GRAFF
“I’ve always had a great fondness for Bloody Marys. But it was very hard to get tomato juice in Russia,” Bernard M. Gwertzman ’57 says as he remembers his days as a foreign correspondent in the Soviet Union. “The only tomato juice was imported from Bulgaria. It wasn’t reliable.”
L. Fred Jewett '57
By BRITTNEY L. MORASKI
In the words of Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid William R. Fitzsimmons ’67, “I can’t think of anyone who’s done more to shape the modern Harvard at the grassroots level than Fred.”
Tenley E. Albright '57
By ANNA L. TONG
“When I was at Radcliffe, I found that if I called one or two local rinks and they hadn’t sold the ice for the next morning they’d let me skate free at 4 or 5 a.m.” recalls Tenley E. Albright, Radcliffe College Class of 1957. An Olympic silver medalist at the age of 16, Albright became the first American to win the gold in ladies figure skating in 1956—while enrolled as an undergraduate.
Parietals, or: How to ‘Master’ that Petticoat
By NICHOLAS K. TABOR
Some problems transcend generations. At Harvard, one such problem is finding love.
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A Note From the Editorial Board
By CORMAC A. EARLY and MELISSA QUINO MCCREERY
Fifty years have passed, but many of the issues discussed at Harvard in 1957 have a familiar ring.
A Selection of Editorials From 1956-57
The Open Mind
February 25, 1957
The Crimson argues in favor of a campus visit by the controversial J. Robert Oppenheimer '25.
Will New Harvard Be Fair?
October 10, 1956
The
Crimson urges the University to give a set of new Houses amenities that
will compensate those who want to live in old Georgian dorms.
The Crisis and Stevenson
November 5, 1956
Assessing the political and foreign policy landscape, The Crimson endorses Adlai Stevenson for president.
School Aid
March 28, 1957
The Crimson argues that funds should be provided to schools regardless of whether they are segregated.
Segregation and the H.A.A.
October 8, 1956
The Crimson congratulates the athletics department on taking a moral stand against segregation.
Happiness
March 4, 1957
The Crimson endorses a student union for Radcliffe.
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