Forty Years: The History of Women at Bowdoin

A Class Project of GWS 280 - Fall 2011

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Interview with William Eccleston ’74, by Genevieve Barlow ’13

This interview attempts to get one perspective of the men who called Bowdoin home during the early years of coeducation. Bill Eccleston class of 1974 shares his stories of what life was like for women here at Bowdoin but from a perspective of a man. He adds an interesting view on every day life at Bowdoin that ranges from fraternities, to athletics, to curriculum. Bill provides a positive view on how Bowdoin changed with the implementation of women.

Audio: click tracks(s) below to begin listening

http://learn.bowdoin.edu/gender-women/audio/bill-eccelston-interview-gen-barlow-part-1.mp3
http://learn.bowdoin.edu/gender-women/audio/bill-eccelston-interview-gen-barlow-part-2.mp3

freshmen registering for the 1970-71 academic year, Bill Eccleston's first year on campus
freshmen registering for the 1970-71 academic year, Bill Eccleston's first year on campus

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