Gold Key Society records, 1963-1993, undated.

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Gold Key Society records, 1963-1993, undated.

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The records contain correspondence, reports and other files, awards, newsletters, photographs and artifacts documenting the structure and functions of the Boston College student organization the Gold Key Society.

2 linear feet (5 boxes).

Boston College. John J. Burns Library

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Boston College. Gold Key Society.

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Student organization. The Gold Key Society was founded in 1937 by captains of the major athletic teams and other student leaders to be a greeting committee for visiting athletic teams. The organization was an all male honor society in the 1930s and 1940s. It became co-educational in 1971 and is now open to all students interested in community service. Major services activities include: ushering sporting events and lectures, helping at blood drives, and assisting the elde...

Boston College

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In 1863, a charter from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts authorized five Jesuits of Maryland Province of the Society of Jesus to incorporate as β€œthe Trustees of the Boston College.” Their South End school became the first chartered college to operate in Boston in September 1864, when twenty-two boys – with an average age of fourteen – enrolled and classes began. Enrollment was limited to boys but open to those of any religious background. The original grounds were cramped, consisting only of a ...