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Women's Dormitory Council collection, 1945-1964

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-BU-34

Scope and Contents

The Dormitory Council collection covers 0.5 cubic feet in one box, dating between 1945 and 1964.

The Minutes notebooks and folder date between 1945 and 1964.

The Regulations and handbooks folder dates to the 1940s and 1950s. It holds updated Regulations Governing Dormitory Life documents, as well as handbooks for residents of the hall.

The Dorm Life folder contains various materials, such as financial expenses, lists of residents, and curfew infractions and consequences.

Dates

  • 1945 - 1964

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for researcher use.

Historical note

The Self-Government Association of the Bethel Women's Dormitory was formed in May 1945 as an offer by President Wingblade to female students to participate in governing their dorm, Bodien Residence Hall. The organization functioned in cooperation with the Dean of Women, Effie Nelson, and the Housemother.

Extent

.5 Cubic Feet

Language of Materials

English

Arrangement

This collection is primarily arranged chronologically by notebook academic year.

Custodial History

This collection was likely in custody of Effie Nelson until her retirement in 1966.

Title
Women's Dormitory Council collection, 1945-1964
Author
Rebekah Bain
Date
December 2024
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the The History Center: Archives of Bethel University and Converge Repository

Contact:
3900 Bethel Drive
Arden Hills MINNESOTA 55112 United States