Woman's Student Government Association Records, 1919-1974.

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Woman's Student Government Association Records, 1919-1974.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/184904065

Collection contains minutes, correspondence, reports, printed matter, memos, clippings, and other official records of the WSGA and its committees, along with records of several student organizations and documents generated by the administrations of the Woman's College and Duke University. Subjects include the honor system, class reports, dormitory life, athletics, elections, freshman orientation, social organizations, handbooks, celebrations, and social regulations. The collection includes materials, such as handbooks and surveys, received from other schools, and publications and other material from the National Student Association.

12,100 items (13.8 linear ft.)

Duke University Libraries, Duke University Library; Perkins Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 6948649

Duke University Libraries, Duke University Library; Perkins Library

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United States National Student Association

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The National Student Association was founded in 1947 as a confederation of student governments across the nation, united for the purpose of improving education. It advocated federal aid for education, student publications without censorship and it took a stand against discrimination. Smith College students began affiliation with the organization the year it was created. In 1978 it merged with the National Student Lobby, forming the United States Student Association....

Duke University. Woman's Student Government Association.

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The Woman's Student Government Association (WSGA) was formed in 1918, and the organization continued when the Woman's College opened in 1930. The WSGA was responsible for the "regulat[ion] of all matters pertaining to the life of the women of the Woman's College of Duke University, not under the jurisdiction of the Faculty." This autonomy along with the segregated campus life style of the coordinate college allowed female students to develop leadership skills and confidence that an integrated st...

Duke University. Woman's College

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The Woman's College was established at Duke University in 1930, as a coordinate to Trinity College for men. As a coordinate college within Duke University, the Woman's College fostered a community that allowed for shared university faculty, curriculum, and educational facilities, while giving women an opportunity for leadership through their separate student government, social standards committees, and judicial board. Alice M. Baldwin was named its first Dean. The College merged with Trinity Col...