Resident Hostess Club of Oregon State College Records 1948-1967

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Resident Hostess Club of Oregon State College Records 1948-1967

The Resident Hostess Club of Oregon State College Records relate to the activities and organization of the club for housemothers, or resident hostesses, of living groups on the Oregon State College campus.

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Resident Hostess Club of Oregon State College.

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The Resident Hostess Club of Oregon State College was officially named as such in 1948, but apparently existed without a formal name for some time previously. The club consisted of the housemothers, or resident hostesses, of organized living groups on campus, including both male and female living groups. By 1955 the Greek fraternities also had housemothers, or hostesses, living in each house. According to its constitution, the purpose of the club was "to promote friendliness among the membership...

Oregon State University. Dean of Women.

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The Dean of Women's office was established in 1911 with responsibility for the general welfare of the college's female students. Anna Zoe Crayne was the first Dean. Kate M. Jameson, Dean of Women from 1924-1941, added many programs to the purview of the office, including the Associated Women Students, Mortar Board, and other honorary societies. The office provided housing and employment services, helped to coordinate social and activity programs, and counseled students "on matters of general and...

Resident Hostess Club of Oregon State University.

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