Tri-Kap Men

I found these photos, dating from the 1940s, in the archives of Tri-Kap. They were part of a senior's book, which would have been given as a memento at graduation. Because of the war, Dartmouth students graduated early, and thus men of all years are represented here.

This fellow wears a classic Dartmouth sweater. Unfortunately, these days it's more likely to see this paired with sweatpants rather than a pair of wool trousers and a white collared shirt. On the back of the Photo, it says that dog's name is Duke.



The pipe and wool sweater lend an air of nonchalance to this photo.



'Ol Fuzzy's sweater and wool pants combination is timeless and relaxed. I also like his Indian head cane, which you can still buy today.



Playing cards in a striped suit and repp tie? You'd be lucky to see an outfit like this at a formal.



T-shirt and blazer? Probably the most informal photo of the lot. Reminds me a little bit of Miami Vice.



One final look at all the Seniors together.

The Dartmothian

As a proud Dartmouth student and amateur historian, I enjoy scouring the Internet for all things Dartmouth related. However, there are few websites that focus solely on Dartmouth's history, (Dartmo.com comes to mind as one of the better ones) and certainly not any that focus on the history of style at Dartmouth or life in Hanover.

With the resurgence in interest in the "Ivy Style" and the coming reprint of Take Ivy, it's fitting that Dartmouth should have a record of its traditions.

I leave you with a postcard of Kappa Kappa Kappa's "Parker House" that served as Tri-Kap's home from 1894 - 1923. It was later torn down by the College and Silsby Hall was built on its former location.