Blad 135 uit Stamboek van de leerlingen der Koloniale School voor Meisjes en Vrouwen te 's-Gravenhage deel II (1930-1949) Possibly 1946 - 1947

This is page 135 from the register of students at the Colonial School for Girls and Women in The Hague, dating from 1930 to 1949. It offers a glimpse into the lives of women who sought education in colonial administration during a tumultuous period of history. This register unveils the intersectional layers of identity, class, and gender within the colonial context. The students’ personal information alongside photographs and signatures, create an intimate sense of their individual stories. It prompts us to consider the motivations of these women and their roles in the colonial enterprise. Were they seeking personal advancement, or contributing to the maintenance of an imperial system? The Colonial School for Girls and Women reveals the complex interplay between personal ambition and the broader socio-political landscape of the time. It reflects the intimate dimensions of colonialism and raises questions about the power dynamics inherent in the pursuit of education and opportunity.