Cast Photos

Plays were a big deal on campus in the early 20th century. A play would be produced and performed by a particular class routinely, with the different classes taking turns. The college also had a Glee Club that put on some performances.

These photos of the cast of various plays show a much more diverse range of clothing than Mawrters are wearing in everyday photos, taken as students went about their business on campus. When students were acting, it was acceptable to wear men's clothing as part of the performance.

There are very few photos from this time period of women on campus wearing trousers except as part of a costume (although occasionally also during athletic events).