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Helen North

In 2009, Centennial Professor Emerita of Classics Helen North spoke with her colleagues Rosaria Munson and William Turpin about her 60-plus year career at the College. She discussed the growth and personalities of the Classics Department, including the antics of noted historian Russell Meiggs (21:50), as well as College traditions such as Collection. She also reflected on her memories of President Courtney Smith (45:34) and the immediate aftermath of his death.

Helen North

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