The Pacific University Guild was an organization of women supporters of Pacific University that was active from the 1930s-1970s. It was created by President John F. Dobbs in Portland, Oregon, in 1931. The "State Guild," or central organization for the society, was formed at that time. The Tabitha Brown Chapter, based in Forest Grove, was formed soon after. Dobbs' goal was to organize one thousand women actively concerned for the students of Pacific University and worked to support them. At one time the Guild had nine different chapters, but by 1975 only the Tabitha Brown Guild chapter remained. Other chapters were based in the cities of Portland, West Linn and Oregon City, as well as one in Washington State. Some of the organization's activities included hosting May Day luncheons, involving senior women in its meetings, and sponsoring a parent-new student tea at the opening of school in the fall. The goal of the group was to support the university students. Meetings of the State Guild were typically held twice a year, and often would present a program related to the university.
From the guide to the Pacific University Guild Records, 1933-1975, (Pacific University Archives)
