Sororia Alumnae (University of Washington) Records 1920-2002

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Sororia Alumnae (University of Washington) Records 1920-2002

Organizational records of the alumnae of a support group for "non-traditional" women students at the University of Washington.

8.56 cubic ft.; (11 boxes)

eng,

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SNAC Resource ID: 6381747

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University of Washington

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Sororia (University of Washington). Sororia (University of Washington) Records

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University of Washington. University Archives

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Sororia Alumnae (University of Washington)

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Sororia was formed in 1910 when sixteen married women students began the Married Women's Club to encourage one another in their pursuit of higher education. The name was changed to "University Dames" in 1912 to include unmarried women students over the age of 25. Subsequent name changes include: "Marilla Hutchins Club" (1920), "Sororia" (1924), "Kinesis" (ca. 1979), then "Sororia" again. The purpose of the organization was to provide a social and academic support group for these "no...

Sororia (University of Washington)

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