College of Wooster, Ohio - SET of 3 - E. C. Kropp - Postcards, c. 1930s

(5 1/2 x 3 1/2 In) This is a SET of THREE original vintage Stout's News Agency, Natural Color Post Card, E. C. Kropp Co. linen postcards from the 1930s. They each show a view of the College of Wooster in Wooster, Ohio including: Scovel Hall, Hygeia Hall, Douglass Hall, Kenarden Lodge, Babcock Hall, Holden Hall.

"Kenarden Lodge, which is the dormitory for upper classmen, provides residence for 150 men. The dormitories are open to students only during college sessions. These halls are later used for alumni accommodations during commencement.

Douglas Hall is the dormitory for the freshmen of the college. It is occupied by approximately 100 students. This dormitory was given to the college by E. P. Douglas of the Class of 1877. The equipment includes a lounging room, reading room, game room and social hall for dancing and other entertainment.

Babcock Hall, the gift of Birt E Babcock, of the Class of 1894, was officially opened for service in 1936. It houses 85 senior women. All the equipment, furnishings, serving units and social rooms for dancing and other entertainment are modern and complete. The college bakeshop and refrigerating units are located in the basement of this hall. 

Holden Hall is occupied by sophmore and junior women. The building is names for Dr. Louis E. Holden, fourth president of the college. It contains two dining halls, parlors and social rooms.

Hygeia Hall, a modern hospital building of the College of Wooster, is conducted by the Medical Director and nurses. All entering students receive a medical examination =, followed by treatment if necessary. The students pay a health fee which entitles them to health service without charge and 5 days hospitalization each semester. Sanitary inspection of rooming houses, dining halls, and campus buildings and of those in charge of handling food is also carried on. 

Scovel Hall, named after the third president of the college, Dr. Sylvester F. Scovel, is occupied by the departments of biology and geology.", reads the descriptions printed on the backs. 

The postcards are unused and are in VERY GOOD condition, light wear at the edges.