University of Chicago. Mortar Board.

The literary and social club for women, Mortar Board was formed at the University of Chicago in 1893. The group was founded by several women students who had previously studied at Wellesley College. The women considered forming a sorority but were discouraged by Deans Marion Talbot and Alice Freeman Palmer, who suggested that they instead form a club. Mortar Board was active though the 1960s.

From the guide to the University of Chicago. Mortar Board. Records, 1894-1980, (Special Collections Research Center University of Chicago Library 1100 East 57th Street Chicago, Illinois 60637 U.S.A.)

Mortar Board was the first woman's literary society established at the University of Chicago in 1894.

From the description of Records, 1894-1978. (University of Chicago Library). WorldCat record id: 52249783