RG 19. Student Life

Scope and Contents

This record group contains files related to dormitories used by Oberlin College from 1869-2016. It does not include records related to all campus dorms, however.

Abstract

This record group holds the records of various activist and political student organizations at Oberlin College.

Scope and Contents The records of the Oberlin Peace Society relate to the organization’s commitment to the study and pursuance of peace within the international community, 1930-1939. The membership records show that almost half of the student body at Oberlin in 1931 were members of the Peace Society.  From the period 1930 to 1939, the records show that the Society and its members were involved in various activities to promote peace. The Peace Society sponsored conferences and lectures. Except for a 1947 War...

Scope and Contents The bulk of the records of the Oberlin College Democrats primarily focus on the activities of the group between the fall 2001 semester and spring 2004. They document the organizations’ commitment to bring Democratic politics to the student body as well as to encourage participation in the political system. The premise is that this is the best way to advance progressive ideals in society. The collection is divided into eight series: I. Constitution, II. Financial Records, III. Correspondence,...

Scope and Contents The records of the Ladies' Literary Society and Aelioian Literary Society chronicle virtually the entire history of female literary societies at Oberlin College. The records underscore the important role that female literary societies played in the coeducation movement and the struggle for equality.  The records of these two organizations, beginning as early as 1846, cover the rift which led to the creation of the Young Ladies' Lyceum (later Aelioian Literary Society) in 1852, the subsequent...

Scope and Contents

This record group consists of records related to various social organizations at Oberlin College.

Abstract

This record group holds the records of various Oberlin College literary organizations.

Scope and Contents The records of the Zeta of Ohio Chapter of Phi Beta Kappa document the multiple administrative functions of the chapter, including electing new members, communicating with the United Chapters, and planning for the annual initiation banquets and Visiting Scholars Program. A small amount of material relates to the history of the United Chapters and its triennial meetings. Records are arranged into thirteen series.Within series, records are typically arranged either chronologically...

Scope and Contents

This record group consists of files related to various student organizations at Oberlin College. It has been subdivided into three series.

Scope and Contents The records of Oberlin Steel contain four decades of music, photographs, letters, and other printed materials that span from 1985 to 2023. The records reflect the history of the tight-knit, entirely student-run ensemble, including correspondence related to discussions about steel drum music generally and potential musical arrangements for future performances. There are many letters which highlight the community outreach that has always been a part of Oberlin Steel, as well as letters...