Resident Hostess Club of Oregon State College records. 1948-1967.

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Resident Hostess Club of Oregon State College records. 1948-1967.

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The Resident Hostess Club of Oregon State College Records relate to the activities and organization of the club. Series I consists of minutes of monthly meetings and an undated constitution of the organization. Series II consists of a letter, 1952, and a financial report regarding a tea party, 1966. Series III includes a dues record book indicating membership lists and amounts paid for dues. Series IV includes bank statements, invoices, checkbook registers, and cancelled checks for 1965-1967. Series V is an image of the gavel used by the organization.

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Resident Hostess Club of Oregon State University.

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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...