Guide to the Pembroke College Records from Alumnae Hall, 1917-1970
(bulk 1962-1970)
John Hay Library, University Archives and Manuscripts
Box A
Brown University
Providence, RI 02912
Telephone: Manuscripts: 401-863-3723; University Archives: 401-863-2148
Email: Manuscripts: hay@brown.edu; University Archives: archives@brown.edu
Published in 2017
Collection Overview
| Title: |
Pembroke College Records from Alumnae Hall |
| Date range: |
1917-1970, (bulk 1962-1970) |
| Creator: |
Pembroke College (Brown University). |
| Extent: |
3.25 Linear Feet
(1 record center carton and 1 3-size oversize box)
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| Abstract: |
The Pembroke College records from Alumnae Hall document daily life on campus and include change of address slips, freshman student directories, room guest tickets and receipts, and memos. The collection spans from 1917-1970 with the bulk of the materials dating from 1962-1970. |
| Language of materials: |
English |
| Repository: |
John Hay Library, University Archives and Manuscripts
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| Collection number: |
OF.1ZP.2017.007 |
Scope & content
The Pembroke College records from Alumnae Hall document daily life on campus and include change of address slips, freshman student directories, room guest tickets and receipts, and memos. This collection spans from 1917-1970 with the bulk of the materials dating from 1962-1970, and is arranged into one series alphabetically by record type.
Access Points
Subject Organizations
Geographical Names
Subject Topics
Arrangement
This collection is arranged into one series alphabetically by record type.
Biographical/Historical note
Pembroke College in Brown University was the name given to the Women’s College in 1928. The first women students had arrived in October 1891, after some years of negotiations. It was not until 1896 that the Corporation finally passed its “Legislation Founding the Women’s College in Brown University.” That legislation recognized the women’s college as a department and provided that the dean appointed by Brown University President Elisha Andrews would report directly to Andrews, and furthermore, that the women’s tuition payments would cover the cost of their instruction plus a ten percent payment to Brown University. In 1903, the Women’s College was given its own faculty – composed of all department heads in the University and the faculty members who taught courses for women – to supervise all academic matters except admission and graduation.
Over the years Brown and Pembroke students merged their student organizations, attended coeducational classes, and in 1969 began living in coed dormitories. On November 12, 1970 a motion adopted by the Advisory and Executive Council of the Corporation announced, “It is the sense of this meeting that it would be in the best interests of the University that appropriate steps be taken to consolidate the administrative functions at Pembroke College with corresponding functions at The College.” On July 1, 1971, the offices of the two colleges for admission, financial aid, placement, housing, and counseling were merged in the final act of making Brown a truly coeducational university.
For many years, these records were stored in the attic of Alumnae Hall unbeknownst to university staff. In 2017, the facilities department brought the records to the attention of the Pembroke Center archivist. After that, archives staff gathered and processed the records that remained.
Access & Use
| Access to the collection: |
There are no restrictions on access, except that the collection can only be seen by prior appointment. Some materials may be stored off-site and cannot be produced on the same day on which they are requested. |
| Use of the materials: |
All researchers seeking to publish materials from the collections of the John Hay Library are requested to complete a Notice of Intent to Publish, available on the John Hay Library website or by request, prior to reproducing, quoting, or otherwise publishing any portion or extract from this collection. Although Brown University has physical ownership of the collection and the materials contained therein, it does not claim literary rights. It is up to the researcher to determine the owners of the literary rights and to obtain any necessary permissions from them. |
| Preferred citation: |
Pembroke College Records from Alumnae Hall, OF.1ZP.2017.007, Brown University Library. |
| Contact information: |
John Hay Library, University Archives and Manuscripts
Box A
Brown University
Providence, RI 02912
Telephone: Manuscripts: 401-863-3723; University Archives: 401-863-2148
Email: Manuscripts: hay@brown.edu; University Archives: archives@brown.edu
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Administrative Information
| ABOUT THE COLLECTION |
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| ABOUT THE FINDING AID |
| Author: |
Finding aid prepared by Amanda Knox and Mary Murphy on behalf of the Christine Dunlap Farnham Archive, Brown University Library. |
| Encoding: |
This finding aid was produced using the Archivists' Toolkit
2017-11-15 |
| Descriptive rules: |
Finding aid based on Describing Archives: A Content Standard (DACS) |
| Sponsor: |
Curatorial work and processing provided by the Pembroke Center for Teaching and Research on Women on behalf of the Christine Dunlap Farnham Archive, Brown University Library. |
Additional Information
Inventory
| Box 1, Folder 1 |
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"An Introduction to the Brown Campus" pamphlet and map
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n.d. |
| Box 1, Folder 2 |
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"Catering services of Pembroke dining halls"
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circa 1965 |
| Box 1, Folder 3 |
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Change of address forms
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circa 1965 |
| Box 1, Folder 4 |
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Change of address slips (1 of 3)
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1968 |
| Box 1, Folder 5 |
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Change of address slips (2 of 3)
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1968 |
| Box 1, Folder 6 |
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Change of address slips (3 of 3)
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1968 |
| Box 1, Folder 7 |
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"Course analysis bulletin"
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1963-1964 |
| Box 1, Folder 8 |
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"Directory of Pembroke College"
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1963-1964 |
| Box 1, Folder 9 |
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Directory of student activities
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1962-1963 |
| Box 1, Folder 10 |
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Fire drill procedures for East and West Andrews Halls, Metcalf Hall, and Miller Hall
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circa 1965 |
| Box 1, Folder 11 |
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Fire regulations flyer
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circa 1965 |
| Box 1, Folder 12 |
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Football information flyer
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1964-1965 |
| Box 1, Folder 13 |
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Freshman student directory, class of 1958: "Place the Face;" lightly annotated and some images have been cut out
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1954 |
| Box 1, Folder 14 |
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Freshman student directory, class of 1959: "Let's Face It;" lightly annotated and some images have been cut out
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1955 |
| Box 1, Folder 15 |
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Freshman student directory, class of 1960: "Who's Who?;" lightly annotated and some images have been cut out
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1956 |
| Box 1, Folder 16 |
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Freshman student directory, class of 1961: "New Faces on Campus;" some images have been cut out
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1957 |
| Box 1, Folder 17 |
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Freshman student directory, class of 1962: "Debut '62;" annotated
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1958 |
| Box 1, Folder 18 |
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Freshman student directory, class of 1963: "Class Album;" annotated and some images have been cut out
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1959 |
| Box 1, Folder 19 |
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Freshman student directory, class of 1964: "Blueprint;" annotated
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1960 |
| Box 1, Folder 20 |
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Freshman student directory, class of 1965: "Blueprint"
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1961 |
| Box 1, Folder 21 |
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Freshman student directory, class of 1966: "Blueprint"
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1962 |
| Box 1, Folder 22 |
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Freshman student directory, class of 1967: "Blueprint;" annotated
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1963 |
| Box 1, Folder 23 |
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Freshman student directory, class of 1968: "Blueprint"
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1964 |
| Box 1, Folder 24 |
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Guest information sheet
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circa 1965 |
| Box 1, Folder 25 |
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Head of House information re: "mid-year recess;" photocopy
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1958 |
| Box [31236104063964] 2XXX |
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Housing assignment rosters; annotated
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1948-1959 |
| Box 1, Folder 46 |
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IBM punch cards of student information
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1970-1971 |
| Box 1, Folder 26 |
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Information book; topics include programs of study, student life, admissions, and finances
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1958 |
| Box 1, Folder 27 |
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"Instructions for new students" booklet
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September 1962 |
| Box 1, Folder 28 |
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Memo to treasurers and business managers of student organizations re: bookkeeping
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September 1962 |
| Box 1, Folder 29 |
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Memorabilia; contains two "student guide" pins and one Brown University logo patch
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circa 1965 |
| Box 1, Folder 30 |
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Music book: "Songs of the Women's College in Brown University"
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1917 |
| Box 1, Folder 31 |
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Notepaper from Fuji Hotel, Bangkok
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n.d. |
| Box 1, Folder 32 |
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Permission slip to parents re: permission for overnight absences
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circa 1965 |
| Box 1, Folder 33 |
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"Program of commencement week"
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June 1966 |
| Box 1, Folder 34 |
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Room guest registration receipts
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1969 |
| Box 1, Folder 35 |
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Room guest tickets (1 of 7)
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1967-1968 |
| Box 1, Folder 36 |
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Room guest tickets (2 of 7)
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1967-1968 |
| Box 1, Folder 37 |
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Room guest tickets (3 of 7)
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1968 |
| Box 1, Folder 38 |
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Room guest tickets (4 of 7)
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1968 |
| Box 1, Folder 39 |
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Room guest tickets (5 of 7)
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1968-1969 |
| Box 1, Folder 40 |
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Room guest tickets (6 of 7)
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1968-1969 |
| Box 1, Folder 41 |
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Room guest tickets (7 of 7)
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1968-1969 |
| Box 1, Folder 42 |
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"Rules for guests of joint organizations staying in Pembroke dormitories"
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circa 1965 |
| Box 1, Folder 43 |
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"Suggestions to hostesses" flyer
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circa 1965 |
| Box 1, Folder 44 |
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Temporary room assignment slip
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circa 1965 |
| Box 1, Folder 45 |
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Travel information form
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circa 1965 |