Pacific University Guild Records 1933-1975

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Pacific University Guild Records 1933-1975

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The Pacific University Guild was an organization of women supporters of Pacific University that was active from the 1930s-1970s. This collection contains its records, including correspondence, dues records, financial reports, meeting minutes, newsletters and membership lists from throughout the time the club was active.

2.5 cubic feet; 3 boxes

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Pacific University Archives

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SNAC Resource ID: 6380136

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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 t...

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The Dallas Cowboys, Pittsburgh Steelers and Cleveland Browns used Pacific University's facilities for football training camps in the late 1950s to early 1960s. Most of the camps were held in conjunction with exhibition games in Portland. Anecdotal evidence from alumni suggests that the teams chose Pacific University for housing because it was located in a dry town that had limited access to urban distractions, yet was withing driving distance of games in Portland. This encouraged the players to ...