The dapper gent in the middle of this 1950s photo is Burney L. Parkinson, a professor of education and psychology at Mary Washington from 1952 through 1956. He had earlier been president of the Mississippi State College for Women. He died in 1972, at age 85.
But who, we wonder, are the stylish young women seated next to Dr. Parkinson? If you think you know, please tell us in a comment!
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