DCI 201: Coeducation

Items

• Julie S. Taylor (Class of 1989) Interview

  Interview discussing the social life at Washington and Lee University with Julie S. Taylor - a member of the first co-educated class (1989)
• Rowan G.P Taylor (Class of 1989) Interview

  Interview discussing the social life at Washington and Lee University with Rowan G.P Taylor - a member of the first co-educated class (1989).
• Interview with Price Pollard

  This is an electronic interview in which an alumni, Price Pollard, was asked questions about his time at Washington and Lee University. He graduated the year before coeducation was implemented.
• The Ring-tum Phi, September 13, 1984 - "Women Students shun 'the W&L attitude'"

  This article in the Washington and Lee student newspaper, The Ring-tum Phi, discusses how the university's newly admitted students feel about the attitudes of their male classmates. Many women on campus felt that their male classmates were rude or standoffish towards them, often leading them to go to other colleges to socialize; however, others felt that this situation would improve after fraternity rush and was not as bad after the men relaxed.
• Coeducation - Whitney Gadsby

  This is a quote and photo of Whitney Gadsby discussing his opinions on coeducation. Multiple students shared their opinions on coeducation in the 1985 yearbook.
• Coeducation - Richard Washburne

  This is a quote and photo of Richard Washburne discussing his opinions on coeducation. Multiple students shared their opinions on coeducation in the 1985 yearbook.
• Coeducation - Phil Skillman

  This is a quote and photo of Phil Skillman discussing his opinions on coeducation. Multiple students shared their opinions on coeducation in the 1985 yearbook.
• Coeducation - Paul Knight

  This is a quote and photo of Paul Knight discussing his opinions on coeducation. Multiple students shared their opinions on coeducation in the 1985 yearbook.
• Coeducation - Felton May

  This is a quote and photo of Felton May discussing his opinions on coeducation. Multiple students shared their opinions on coeducation in the 1985 yearbook.
• Coeducation - Bruce Partington

  This is a quote and photo of Bruce Partington that discusses his opinions on coeducation. Multiple students shared their opinions on coeducation in the 1985 yearbook.
• Coeducation - Brigitta Carson

  This is a quote and photo of Brigitta Carson discussing her opinions on coeducation. Multiple students shared their opinions on coeducation in the 1985 yearbook.
• Coeducation - Brent O'Boyle

  This is a photo and quote of Brent O'Boyle discussing his opinions on coeducation. Multiple students shared their opinions on coeducation in the 1985 yearbook.
• Coeducation - Blair Severe

  This is a photo along with a quote from Blair Severe about his thoughts on coeducation. Multiple students shared their opinions on coeducation in the 1985 yearbook.
• Letter from Frank Parsons to Members of the Monday Luncheon Group, June 11, 1984 (correspondence)

  This is a letter from Frank Parsons to Members of the Monday Luncheon Group about coeducation at W&L. Included are two summaries of the alumni questionnaire, one of which is a draft. This document is included in the collection created for the Board of Trustees "Special Meeting."
• Pertinent Facts About Coeducation and W&L

  This contains a release of all "pertinent" facts of co-education that the news office saw fit.
• Comments on updated Security Report and approval from the Coeducation Steering Committee

  Updated comments and approval from the Coeducation Steering Committee on improved campus security measures preparing for the arrival of the first women undergraduate students to Washington and Lee University.
• Coeducation Steering Committee to Security Subcommittee

  A vote on changes to campus security measures due to the first incoming class of women at Washington and Lee University.
• The Ring-tum Phi, September 12, 1985 - "Freshwomen: '89ers Bring Coed's Debut"

  This is Volume 85, Number 1 from Thursday, September 12, 1985. This issue is the first issue with the newly co-educated student body. The article details the Class of '89's move-in and opinions of their first day on campus.
• The Alumni Magazine of Washington and Lee University, October 1985 - "A Grand Entrance"

  This is Volume 60, Issue 5 of The Alumni Magazine of Washington and Lee University for October 1985. The article "A Grand Entrance" features the class of 1989, the first co-educated class, in their first weeks on campus.
• Letters between Harry Wellford and President John Wilson, December 7-23, 1983 (correspondence)

  This is a letter from Harry Wellford to President John Wilson about coeducation at W&L. Wellford does not support the adoption of coeducation. The second letter is President Wilson's response. This item consists of two letters, one each from Harry Wellford and President John Wilson, in the form of a single PDF and a text file that includes the contents of both pieces of correspondence.
• Letter from President John Wilson to Rector of the Board of Trustees James Ballengee, July 5, 1984 (correspondence)

  This is a letter from President John Wilson to Rector of the Board of Trustees James Ballengee about coeducation at W&L. Wilson writes with his thoughts about the upcoming Board of Trustees "Special Meeting." This item consists of one letter from President John Wilson in the form of a PDF and a text file.
• The Ring-tum Phi, September 26, 1985 - "Women say Rush is 'great'"

  The Ring-tum Phi article detailing the first experiences for women rushing.
• Campus Life, May 25, 1984 (report)

  This is a report by the Committee on Campus Life on Campus Life related to the study of coeducation. Three subcommittees cover Social Life, Fraternities and Independent Students; Residential and Dining Facilities; and Athletics, Co-Curricular Activities and Student Government and Organizations.
• Coeducation Alumni Opinions Board Meeting July 13-14, 1984

  This is a report prepared by James Farrar on Alumni Coeducation Correspondence between May 17, 1984 and July 11, 1984. This document is included in the collection created for the Board of Trustees "Special Meeting."
• Letters between Everett Tucker, Jr. and President John Wilson, December 13, 1983-January 3, 1984 (correspondence)

  This is a letter from Everett Tucker, Jr. '34 to President John Wilson about coeducation at W&L, and includes a copy of a letter sent to Alumni Board President Peter Agelasto III. Tucker does not support the adoption of coeducation. The second letter is President Wilson's response.