Subject: Palmer Memorial Institute (Sedalia, N.C.) / Griffith J. Davis photographs and films / Duke Digital Repository

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1. At lunchtime, Henri sings grace which is custom for each meal. Before supper, hymn is sung. Students serve as waiters for two-week periods. Dining etiquette is strictly observed and anyone violating rules eats alone.

2. Before girl's dorm, Henri bids her escort goodnight after first big dance while envious lower classmen watch from windows

3. Daily personal contact with each student is a must in Dr. Charlotte Hawkins Brown's education formula

4. Daily personal contact with each student is a must in Dr. Charlotte Hawkins Brown's education formula

5. Dovey M. Davis

6. Dovey M. Davis

7. Dovey M. Davis

8. Favorite hangout on campus is co-op Tea Room which takes up recess time and student allowances (average $10 monthly). Henri's is $13, including $4 from campus job. Girls are not allowed in Tea Room after supper.

9. Getting ready for annual prom, Henri helps decorate gym. Entrance to prom is by invitation of junior class. Ballroom Dancing is taught in special class.

10. In library, Henri studies English lessons. Every PMI student must pass college entrance exam before graduation.

11. J. Warrick?

12. Modern dance class (Henri at right) rehearses original "Let My People Go"

13. Mother's visit to campus is treat for Henri

14. Music lessons are taken by every PMI student. Henri has played piano since 7, here rehearses for concert with violinist Victor Vick.

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