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| Title: | University of Chicago. Mortar Board. Records |
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| Dates: | 1894-1980 |
| Size: | 3.75 linear ft. (4 boxes) |
| Repository: |
Hanna Holborn Gray Special Collections Research Center |
| Abstract: | The Mortar Board Records consist of a pledge book with the organization's constitution and bylaws, and two scrapbooks. The collection also includes correspondence, member lists, photographs, newsletters, and an account of the early years of the club by founding member Agnes Cook Gale. |
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The literary and social club for women, Mortar Board was formed at the University of Chicago in 1893. The group was founded by several women students who had previously studied at Wellesley College. The women considered forming a sorority but were discouraged by Deans Marion Talbot and Alice Freeman Palmer, who suggested that they instead form a club. Mortar Board was active though the 1960s.
The Mortar Board Records and Addenda consist of a pledge book with the organization's constitution and bylaws, and two scrapbooks. The collection also includes correspondence, member lists, photographs, newsletters, and an account of the early years of the club by founding member Agnes Cook Gale
| Box 1 Folder 1 | Pledge Book with Constitution and By-laws, 1894-1978 |
| Box 1 Folder 2 | Historical Sketch of Mortar Board, 1942 |
| Box 1 Folder 3 | Newsletter, 1951 |
| Box 1 Folder 4 | Financial Records, 1961-1968 |
| Box 1 Folder 5 | Questionnaire on Obtaining a House, 1962 |
| Box 1 Folder 6 | Rush activities notebook, 1963-1967 |
| Box 1 Folder 7 | Announcements and Minutes, 1963-1967 |
| Box 1 Folder 8 | Constitution of Interclub Council, 1965 |
| Box 2 Folder 1 | Member Lists and Reunion Correspondence, 1965-1980 |
| Box 2 Folder 2 | Business Correspondence, 1961-1968 |
| Box 2 Folder 3 | Photographs, n.d. |
| Box 3 | Scrapbook - Clippings regarding social events and weddings, 1928-1941 |
| Box 4 | Scrapbook - Photographs of members, circa 1922-1927 |