Mortar Board (Society). Oregon State University Chapter.

The Mortar Board Honor Society was established at Oregon State College in 1933 as a senior honor society for women that recognizes scholarship, leadership, and service. The Oregon State (Cap and Gown) Chapter has won seven Chapter of Excellent Awards from the national organization. In 1975, Mortar Board began accepting men and by 1978 the Oregon State chapter had three male members. In 1988, the chapter began selling an annual academic planner, which is now known across campus as a "mortar board". Mortar Board was established nationally in 1918 and was the first national organization to honor senior college women.

From the description of Mortar Board scrapbooks, 1938-1982. (Eugene Public Library). WorldCat record id: 430364284

The Mortar Board Honor Society was established at Oregon State College in 1933 as a senior honor society for women that recognizes scholarship, leadership, and service. The Oregon State (Cap and Gown) Chapter has won seven Chapter of Excellent Awards from the national organization. In 1975, Mortar Board began accepting men and by 1978 the Oregon State chapter had three male members. In 1988, the chapter began selling an annual academic planner, which is now known across campus as a "mortar board".

Mortar Board was established nationally in 1918 and was the first national organization to honor senior college women.

From the guide to the Mortar Board Scrapbooks, 1938-1982, (Oregon State University Libraries)