A quote written by Charles Pratt, inserted in the 1915 Pratt Institute Annual yearbook. He believed that if students trusted their abilities and stayed true to their beliefs , then their work would reveal it.
"The Willow", later called the Pratt Institute Annual in 1912, was Pratt's annual yearbook. Earliest record on file at Pratt Library
As the fall year begins, you are greeted by Pratt’s community where you, students, faculty and staff learn about you and what brought you to Pratt Institute.
By winter, you continue to learn and grow as a person, acquiring new knowledge and skills from the Pratt Community inside and out.
In spring, you take all that you’ve learned at Pratt, including all that you’ve learned from the Pratt community and use it in the world around you.
Published by the Normal and Manual Art Training students of Pratt Institute.
Designed In old English text and drawings, students wrote a story for the class of 1908 about the Mardi Gras party they had.
Here, a student wrote a 'Dear Mother' letter, about the fun they had at the county fair.
Art students had the opportunity to display and sell their artwork.
Once called 'The Willow'
Starting in 1912, called the 'Pratt Institute Annual' and was later called the Prattonia in 1919
In 1915, The Women's club allowed female students could socialize with other women who attended Pratt. They were able to have tea in the garden, have conversation in the parlor room, cook meals in the kitchen, etc. It was also a place for female students and instructors to practice their skills in their free time.
Where male students and instructors could take a break from their classes and socialize with each other. Inside was a game room, reading room, music room and more.
Other clubs would collaborate and come up with different events and trips.
Here, students and faculty made use of the gymnasium, holding competitions for each department. In this photo, it shows the junior high school class perform their gymnastic routine.
Later called the Student Union
Women from different departments competed in Inter school gymnastics meet. Would later decide who was the champion and runner up in each department
Athletic Competitions were only for inter activities, allowing students from different departments to form teams and compete against one another in a variety of sports such as baseball, basketball, field and track, etc.
Formerly the Thrift Association of Pratt, a savings bank with multiple branches across Brooklyn
Students and the Pratt community could go here to learn how to save money up until 1946
Closed for being too successful
Class of 1920, Thirty- eight young men in 1918 arrived to Pratt during the time of war. Classrooms changed into barracks along with activities to accommodate the government requirements and daily military drills. As a highlight, there was the annual 'Smoker' and the Art Exhibition until summer when they could practice their new skills.
War rang and students of Pratt continued on with their classes and government required activities. Professors explaining what classes entailed and how much work they would have on top of army training. However, students connected with faculty and found interests in athletics, such as the chemistry baseball team.
Unsettled by war, students enlisting, there was comfort in the annual 'Smoker'. Students took interest in athletics, winning the basketball championship and just missing the championship for pool and bowling. If not athletics, there were dances and positivity from their instructors.
With the disbandment of S. A. T. C, students could focus on their instructors and enjoy student activities. Activities such as the basketball tournament. End of the year dances put on by the students, while also getting to know new faculty for next year.
Before the class of 1920, department of machinery construction was very low in attendance that it almost went unnoticed at Pratt. However, over the years, it became known through the help of instructors who encouraged the students to practice their skills and continue on through the two year program.
Had an informal concert at the Emmanuel Baptist Church and a recital in the Pratt Institute auditorium. As the club developed, there was hope that it would become permanent with annual concerts, entertainment and contribute to the Institute.
A society that consisted of students, instructors, directors and trustees. For 25 years, the society had dedicated their time to helping the Pratt community inside and out. They had annual meetings, where Charles Pratt had made sure every member had a job to help the community.
A film created by the students of Pratt to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of Pratt Institute in 1937.