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Letter to Editor
May 18, 1915
University Missourian
Columbia, Boone County, Missouri
What is this article about?
University co-eds complain about photographers disrupting May Day celebrations on campus, calling for less intrusive photography practices to preserve the event's enjoyment.
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The Open Column
About the Photographers,
Editor The Missourian:-
A note of general criticism was sounded yesterday afternoon by the young women of the University against the presence of photographers on the campus while the May Day festivities were taking place. To those, who were in a stationary position, it seemed, not only a disturbance, but a decided blur on the effects of the procession and performances. The activities of the men with their cameras chasing the figures who were giving the special features of the dances grew to be ridiculous, and we wondered how the young lady, who represented the "sun" could have appreciated the pursuance of the photographer while she performed her most difficult and effective role. We wondered, too, if the man enjoyed it.
There are no objections to the taking of pictures of the various formations, indeed, we think the occasion quite worthy of a place among University-fete views; but could not the photographers take the views from poses before the procession begins, or at least, take them in a much less disturbing way?
Whatever custom has permitted in the past in regard to the privileges of the photographers on the May Day field, the best sentiment of the Co-eds calls for a change.
-B. P.
About the Photographers,
Editor The Missourian:-
A note of general criticism was sounded yesterday afternoon by the young women of the University against the presence of photographers on the campus while the May Day festivities were taking place. To those, who were in a stationary position, it seemed, not only a disturbance, but a decided blur on the effects of the procession and performances. The activities of the men with their cameras chasing the figures who were giving the special features of the dances grew to be ridiculous, and we wondered how the young lady, who represented the "sun" could have appreciated the pursuance of the photographer while she performed her most difficult and effective role. We wondered, too, if the man enjoyed it.
There are no objections to the taking of pictures of the various formations, indeed, we think the occasion quite worthy of a place among University-fete views; but could not the photographers take the views from poses before the procession begins, or at least, take them in a much less disturbing way?
Whatever custom has permitted in the past in regard to the privileges of the photographers on the May Day field, the best sentiment of the Co-eds calls for a change.
-B. P.
What sub-type of article is it?
Persuasive
Social Critique
What themes does it cover?
Education
Social Issues
What keywords are associated?
May Day Festivities
University Photographers
Campus Disturbance
Co Eds Criticism
Photo Intrusion
What entities or persons were involved?
B. P.
Editor The Missourian
Letter to Editor Details
Author
B. P.
Recipient
Editor The Missourian
Main Argument
criticizes photographers for disturbing may day festivities at the university by chasing participants, suggesting they take pictures from stationary positions or in less intrusive ways before or during the event.
Notable Details
Young Women Of The University
May Day Festivities
Procession And Performances
Dances
Young Lady Representing The 'Sun'